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2001 Lincoln LS recalls and problems

1 recall and 240 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Lincoln LS.

1
recalls
240
owner complaints
20
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2001 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.

What owners report

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

Apr 24, 2023 · Suspension · 114,000 miles

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front suspension ball joint detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V359001…

Apr 24, 2023 · Suspension · 114,000 miles

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire had separated from the joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the…

Mar 29, 2021 · Suspension · 148,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHCILE BEGAN TO SHAKE BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT…

Jan 26, 2018 · Structure · 99,999 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT…

Sep 9, 2016 · Air bags · 90,000 miles

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE NEEDS CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT AS AIRBAGS CURRENTLY WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

LS model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 1354181
2001 1240201
2002 0121210
2003 16830
2004 09181

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

Questions

Does the 2001 Lincoln LS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Lincoln LS?
Owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (110 complaints), followed by air bags (33).
How many 2001 Lincoln LS complaints mention a crash or fire?
20 of 240 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 24, 2023.