Does the 2000 Lincoln LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Lincoln LS, the most recent reported on November 3, 2000 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lincoln LS?

Owners have filed 354 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (123 complaints), followed by air bags (46).

How many 2000 Lincoln LS complaints mention a crash or fire?

18 of 354 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Lincoln LS recalls and problems

1 recall and 354 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Lincoln LS.

recalls

354

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Lincoln LS recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint

NHTSA campaign 00V359001 · reported November 3, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 82,300 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
The risk: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension123
Air bags46
Engine and engine cooling42
Power train38
Electrical system24
Vehicle speed control22
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Visibility19
Steering15
Exterior lighting12

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 27, 2019 · Steering · 129,203 miles
BALL JOINT BOLTS LOOSEN OR DON'T TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS WHICH CAUSES A LOT OF WEAR AND TEAR ON THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TWICE AND TIGHTENED UP OR RE-FIXED SEVERAL TIMES IT'S UNSAFE AT TIME. I TAKE CHANCES OF MY LIFE SAFETY. I MOSTLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS ON THE REGULAR STREETS AND TO…

Apr 30, 2019 · Air bags · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT…

Mar 16, 2019 · Air bags · 97,000 miles
THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL JUST SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING DOES A MASTER AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN ASE-CERTIFIED I DECIDED TO CHECK IT OUT BEFORE I CONTACTED THE DEALER THE PROBLEM IS IN THE CLOCK SPRING THE CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT TO FILE THIS SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE AN ISSUE…

Jul 12, 2018 · Vehicle speed control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE, IT SURGED AND ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY SEVERAL TIMES AND THE TACHOMETER INCREASED. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEAN ARBOUR FORD OF WEST BRANCH (3382…

May 4, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 125,000 miles
MY 2000 LINCOLN LS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED AS A DEFECT IN 2005 BUT ACCORDING TO LINCOLN MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PERHAPS LIFE THREATENING . WHEN I WAS LAST FILLING UP MY CAR I WAS TOLD BY THE COSTCO ATTENDANT I HAD TO ROLL MY CAR FORWARD DUE TO THE…

LS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	354	18	1
2001	1	240	20	1
2002	0	121	21	0
2003	1	68	3	0

Across all years, the 2000 LS has the most complaints (354). All Lincoln LS years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Lincoln LS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Lincoln LS, the most recent reported on November 3, 2000 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lincoln LS?: Owners have filed 354 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (123 complaints), followed by air bags (46).
How many 2000 Lincoln LS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 18 of 354 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 27, 2019.