2000 LINCOLN LS
1 recalls, 458 complaints - 274 TSBs
00V359001 Nov 3, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
458 total complaints
27 crashes 2 fires 14 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 73 |
| AIR BAGS | 28 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 27 |
| SUSPENSION | 26 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 23 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 17 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 |
STEERING
Aug 27, 2019
Incident date: Aug 25, 2019
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 REGU... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 27, 2019
Incident date: Aug 25, 2019
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 REGU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 27, 2019
Incident date: Aug 25, 2019
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 REGU... Read more
STEERING
Apr 30, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
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... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 30, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
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... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 16, 2019
Incident date: Jan 3, 2017
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 SHOUL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 12, 2018
Incident date: Jan 12, 2018
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 WES... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 4, 2018
Incident date: May 4, 2018
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 FOR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 19, 2017
Incident date: Apr 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE AXLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 25, 2016
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
I WAS GETTING ON A FREEWAY ON RAMP THAT TURNED NOT GOING MORE THAN MAYBE BETWEEN 30-35 MPH AND WHEN ALMOST GETTING READY TO MERG ON TO THE FREEWAY MY LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT BROKE. CAUSING MY WHEEL TO TURN SIDE WAYS AND PUT A DENT IN THE FENDER. LATER AFTER BEING REPAIRED I SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: Feb 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO AN IRON FENCE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE MASSIVE IMPACT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED, BUT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 6, 2016
Incident date: Feb 6, 2016
ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 06,2016 AT 12 A.M. I STARTED MY CAR AND IT SOUNDED NORMAL. WHEN I PLACED MY CAR IN REVERSE IT STARTED TO IDLE VERY HIGHLY AND WAS READING 3000 RPM ALTHOUGH I WAS STILL HOLDING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT SOUND... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 11, 2015
Incident date: Dec 10, 2015
MY CAR SWAYS FROM SIDE TO SIDE DUE TO THE BALL JOINTS NOT BEING TORQUED DOWN PROPERLY WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH CAN END IN A FATALITY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEIR ARE NO RECALLS YET THE NUMBER FOR THE RECALL IS 00V359001.
SUSPENSION
Dec 10, 2015
Incident date: Nov 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WOULD BE AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND EMITTING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARMS FAILED AND NEEDED TO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 29, 2015
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 25, 2015
Incident date: Feb 28, 2015
RANDOMLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATES INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THIS IS REFERRED TO AS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. IN SOME CASES THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND OTHERS ON CITY STREETS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. ATTACHED IS MY CORRESPONDENCE WITH FORD OVER THIS MATTER. AS YOU WILL SEE FROM THE C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 25, 2015
Incident date: Feb 28, 2015
RANDOMLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATES INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THIS IS REFERRED TO AS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. IN SOME CASES THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AND OTHERS ON CITY STREETS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. ATTACHED IS MY CORRESPONDENCE WITH FORD OVER THIS MATTER. AS YOU WILL SEE FROM THE C... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 6, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT OR RIGHT AND FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE CENTERED ON THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 7, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM... Read more
SEATS
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 3, 2015
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT 50MPG THE AIRBAG IN THE PASSENGER SEAT DEPLOYED. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING NOR WAS I HIT BY ANYTHING. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THIS IS AN ISSUE AS NOW I CAN NOT USE THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY AS IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
SEAT BELTS
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 3, 2015
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT 50MPG THE AIRBAG IN THE PASSENGER SEAT DEPLOYED. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING NOR WAS I HIT BY ANYTHING. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THIS IS AN ISSUE AS NOW I CAN NOT USE THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY AS IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 16, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2008
TIMING BELTS HAD TO BE REPLACED IT WAS $3500.OO. AUGUST 2008 TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT N UPDATED COST WAS $1989.00. AUGUST 2013 BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WAS REPLACED THE RIGHT OUTER TYROD AND LEFT INNER TYROD WAS REPLACED HAD TO GET NEW BRAKES AND TIRES N IT COST ME $1200.00. I GAVE $5000.00 FOR ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2012
ON I95 CAR STARTED HESITATING, BUCKING I PULLED OFF I95 AND SLOWLY BUCKED TO WORK WHEN I LEFT WORK SLOWLY DROVE HOME ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT TO MY MECHANIC. HE CHECKED THE CAR OUT AND SAID IT IS PROBABLY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THESE LS'S ARE KNOW FOR THIS PROBLEM. HE SAID I COULD CONTINUE TO... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 18, 2015
Incident date: Jan 2, 2015
HI I'M MAKING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY MOM SHE JUST PURCHASED HER CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE AN AIRBAG WITHOUT SIGNING A DISCLOSURE FORM AND THE TRANSMISSION IS TOTALLY RUNNING DOWN AND NOT BEING INFORMED OF THIS SHE WENT AHEAD AND BOUGHT THE CAR UNAWARE OF ANY OF THIS. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jan 18, 2015
Incident date: Jan 2, 2015
HI I'M MAKING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY MOM SHE JUST PURCHASED HER CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE AN AIRBAG WITHOUT SIGNING A DISCLOSURE FORM AND THE TRANSMISSION IS TOTALLY RUNNING DOWN AND NOT BEING INFORMED OF THIS SHE WENT AHEAD AND BOUGHT THE CAR UNAWARE OF ANY OF THIS. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jan 18, 2015
Incident date: Jan 2, 2015
HI I'M MAKING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY MOM SHE JUST PURCHASED HER CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE AN AIRBAG WITHOUT SIGNING A DISCLOSURE FORM AND THE TRANSMISSION IS TOTALLY RUNNING DOWN AND NOT BEING INFORMED OF THIS SHE WENT AHEAD AND BOUGHT THE CAR UNAWARE OF ANY OF THIS. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Oct 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING A TURN OR HITTING A DIP IN THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SUSP... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 13, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER INTERNET RESEARCH, I LEARNED THAT THERE MAY BE A SHORT UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT THAT CAUSES THE AIRBAG TO NOT DEPLOY. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jul 10, 2014
Incident date: Jul 3, 2014
MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALLED AND THE WORK WAS PERFORMED AT CROUSE FORD IN PENNSYLVANIA IN JUNE 18 2002. UNFORTUNATE FROM THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED ON THE RECALL, THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND WORK WAS NEVER DONE ALTHOUGH THE RECALL WAS SAID TO BE SATISFIED. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE LOWER STEERING SUSPENSIO... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 30, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE STOP. I REQUIRED A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. DISCOVERED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR
SUSPENSION
May 2, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
I WAS TURNING THE CORNER OF DAY AVENUE AND 2ND STREET SW. AS I TURNED THE TIRE CAME ALL THE WAY OFF. I LOOKED ONLINE AND RESEARCHED AND SEEN THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THE SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO? NHTSA CAMPAIGN #00V359001. *T... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 2, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
I WAS TURNING THE CORNER OF DAY AVENUE AND 2ND STREET SW. AS I TURNED THE TIRE CAME ALL THE WAY OFF. I LOOKED ONLINE AND RESEARCHED AND SEEN THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THE SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO? NHTSA CAMPAIGN #00V359001. *T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 25, 2014
TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY E-CODE POPS CHECK TRANSMISSION AND FORD DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT COME ON! I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SIDE STREET AND I WAS PASTED BY A SEMI THAT WITH CONDITIONS BARELY MISSED T BONING ME CUZ OF THIS FAULTY WHATEVER U WANNA CALL IT! I CAN'T EVEN CHECK THE [XXX] FLUID! IT COSTS $1... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 25, 2014
TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY E-CODE POPS CHECK TRANSMISSION AND FORD DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT COME ON! I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SIDE STREET AND I WAS PASTED BY A SEMI THAT WITH CONDITIONS BARELY MISSED T BONING ME CUZ OF THIS FAULTY WHATEVER U WANNA CALL IT! I CAN'T EVEN CHECK THE [XXX] FLUID! IT COSTS $1... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 2014
Incident date: Mar 1, 2014
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP TRANSMISSION JUST GOES OUT WHEN EVER PICTURE PULLING OUT ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND THE TRANNY GOING OUT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH 3 KIDS IN THE CAR. *TR
ENGINE
Mar 12, 2013
Incident date: Mar 4, 2011
CAR SLOWED ON HIGHWAY IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC CAUSING CARS TO HAVE TO JUST MISS ME FROM BEHIND. I WAS TOTALLY FREAKED, HAD TO HAVE 3 ENGINE IGNITION COILS REPLACED. I'VE HAD 2 MORE SINCE THEN.JUST REPLACED A FUEL TANK ALSO, THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 46,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS COST ME OVER $4500 IN 2 YEAR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 27, 2012
Incident date: Feb 13, 2010
IN FEBRUARY 2010, AT SPEED OF 25-35MPH LOUD SQUEAKING OCCURRED. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED AND DISCOVERED IT WAS THE LOWER BALL JOINTS,AND CONTROL ARM, I HAD READ THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL. FORD SAID MY 2000 LINCOLN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL SO I PAID THE OUTLANDISH PRICE FOR REPAIR. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Jan 11, 2012
I HAVE FRONT BALL JOINT AND SUSPENSION ISSUES. I LOOKED ON LINE AND SEE THERE WERE A RECALL FOR MY CAR. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 00V359001. I SPOKE WITH MY LOCAL FORD MOTOR DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RECALL. I CALLED THE NHTSA #800-392-3673 AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. I HAVE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 2, 2012
Incident date: Jan 11, 2012
I HAVE FRONT BALL JOINT AND SUSPENSION ISSUES. I LOOKED ON LINE AND SEE THERE WERE A RECALL FOR MY CAR. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 00V359001. I SPOKE WITH MY LOCAL FORD MOTOR DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RECALL. I CALLED THE NHTSA #800-392-3673 AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. I HAVE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: May 1, 2012
THE DESIGN OF THE SUSPENSION CAUSES PREMATURE FAILURE OF JOINTS AND RUBBER BUSHINGS. THE PARTS CAN NOT BE SERVICED (GREASED) AND THE RUBBER DRIES OUT TO EASILY LEADING TO WEAR AND FAILURE. IN ADDITION THE WEAR PARTS ARE NOW CAST (AS OPPOSED TO PRESSED) INTO THE LARGER METAL PARTS SO THAT THE OWNER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 19, 2012
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
THE ENGINE FAILURES BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2005 AND HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH THIS DATE. THIS ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CREATE ERRONEOUS MECHANICAL READOUTS PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM PASSING STATE'S EMISSION INSPECTIONS. THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN DUE TO FAU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 19, 2012
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
THE ENGINE FAILURES BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2005 AND HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH THIS DATE. THIS ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CREATE ERRONEOUS MECHANICAL READOUTS PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM PASSING STATE'S EMISSION INSPECTIONS. THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN DUE TO FAU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2012
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
THE ENGINE FAILURES BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2005 AND HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH THIS DATE. THIS ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CREATE ERRONEOUS MECHANICAL READOUTS PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM PASSING STATE'S EMISSION INSPECTIONS. THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN DUE TO FAU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 6, 2012
Incident date: Jul 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND ASSEMBLY WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 16, 2012
Incident date: Apr 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSOR UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 5, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
I OWN A 2000 LINCOLN LS V8. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS POPPING AT THE BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE CAR.. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC SHOP AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE DIDN'T WANT TO TOUCH IT BECAUSE HE HAD FOUND OUT THAT THOSE PARTICULAR YEAR MODEL CARS HAD A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION BALL JOIN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 5, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
I OWN A 2000 LINCOLN LS V8. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS POPPING AT THE BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE CAR.. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC SHOP AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE DIDN'T WANT TO TOUCH IT BECAUSE HE HAD FOUND OUT THAT THOSE PARTICULAR YEAR MODEL CARS HAD A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION BALL JOIN... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 LINCOLN LS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 LINCOLN LS
274 manufacturer communications from 265 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 21 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 19 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 16 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 9 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 8 |
TSB 20-2233
Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026
Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
0295
Nov 14, 2005
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT
02162
Jun 7, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
18615
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TT
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04B20
Dec 1, 2004
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B20. REAR SEAT LATCHES AND OWNER GUIDE LABEL FOR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A REAR SEAT LATCH THAT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND SUPPLEMENTAL LATCH VERIFICATION INSTRUCTION LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE AFFIXED TO THE OWNER
18320
Dec 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
VIBRATION FELT FOR A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER PARKING. *EH
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
17258
Oct 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL BETWEEN PANEL, FLOOR AND PANEL/FLOOR MODES. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
17620
Mar 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA. *TT
16581
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT ON DECEL/STOPS/TURNS. OASIS. *TT
17423
Dec 1, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1286. *MJ
17403
Dec 1, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1287. *MJ
17402
Dec 1, 2003
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1286. *MJ
17375
Nov 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
17279
Oct 1, 2003
350000 EQUIPMENT
NGS SERVICE CARD VERSION 11.0 OR HIGHER MUST BE USED FOR ADVANCETRAC (IVD) CALIBRATION. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
17170
Sep 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 AND/OR P0153. *TT
03162
Aug 18, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONDENSATION BUILD UP INSIDE OF EITHER HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT
17061
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS - REDUCED POWER ON DECELERATION. *TT
17033
Aug 1, 2003
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL FEATURE ENABLE/DISABLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
16836
May 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNINTENDED WINDOW AND MOONROOF OPENING (FALSE GLOBAL OPEN) WHICH MAY OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. *TT
0373
Apr 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE FLOOD DURING COLD START, EXTENDED CRANKING TIME, OR HARD TO START ENGINE WHEN COLD. *TT
16748
Apr 1, 2003
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
DIFFICULTY FULLY ENGAGING A LUG NUT WRENCH OR SOCKET OVER THE NUT ON VEHICLES WITH EXPOSED WHEEL LUG NUTS ONLY. *TT
16681
Mar 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AN ILLUMINATED ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1286 STORED. *TT *JB
0335
Feb 17, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0334
Feb 17, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LACK OF COOLING FROM DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE VENTS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) ONLY. *TT
0323
Feb 3, 2003
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS/ATS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM)/(ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM) WARNING LAMP WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C1288 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MAIN/PRIMARY INPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE) & C1289 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER REDUNDANT/SECONDARY INPUT CIRCUIT FA
02225
Nov 11, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES-ABS/ATS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM/ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1288?B1289 DIAGNOSIS-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ
16435
Nov 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NEW SERVICE HEADLAMP NOW AVAILABLE. *MJ
16736
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1287 (BOOSTER PEDAL FORCE SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE) ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATS (ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM). *TT *MJ
22115
Oct 28, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MUSTY ORDOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL. *EH
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
022115
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02161
Aug 19, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FLOODING, EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME REQUIRED TO START, OR HARD START CONDITION. *TT
16168
Aug 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
16144
Aug 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE). *TT
16133
Aug 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1288 AND C1289 STORED AND A LOW / SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. *TT
02137
Jul 8, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/18/2002. *TT
16045
Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME 3.9L V8 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) STORED. *TT
16042
Jul 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEADLAMPS FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. *TT
15918
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH STARTING AND / OR IDLE CONDITION AFTER AN ENGINE ASSEMBLY OR AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT. *TT
15866
May 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *TT
15622
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT
0273
Apr 15, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/2002, THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, LEAVING THE CUSTOMER UNABLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. *TT
15772
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE MISSING OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION. *TT
0266
Apr 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AROUND THE FLUID PAN DRAIN PLUG. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0244
Mar 4, 2002
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
RAIN SENSE WIPER SYSTEM INFORMATION - DIAGNOSTIC AID - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
15741
Mar 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.9L 4V MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. *TT
15710
Mar 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *TT
02E18
Mar 1, 2002
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT. *JG
15665
Feb 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
CONCERNS WITH AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASS SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE). *TT
15623
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE FLOODING OR HARD START CONDITION AFTER A COLD START. *TT
15622
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT
15616
Feb 1, 2002
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
CONCERNS WITH DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
15569
Jan 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LONG CRANK OR ENGINE FLOODED CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE COLD. *TT
15512
Jan 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT
01252
Dec 24, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 (DRIVER - SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) AND/OR B1998 (PASSENGER - SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) STORED. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15466
Dec 1, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL CONDITION WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TANK READING ON THE FUEL GAUGE. *TT
15418
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.9L V8 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT
15418
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT
15387
Nov 1, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) OPERATING AT FULL HEAT IN ALL MODES, AND/OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
01217
Oct 29, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING A MOANING / DRONING NOISE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATINS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN 5TH GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 60-65 MPH FOR V6 VEHICLES OR 50-55 MPH FOR V8 ENGINES. *TT
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
15349
Oct 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT AUTO WIPERS THAT ARE INOPERATIVE OR HAVE ERRATIC OPERATION. *TT
15295
Oct 1, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 (DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASS SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE). *TT
15341
Oct 1, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/27/01 MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING, CLICKING OR SNAPPING NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15273
Sep 1, 2001
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
INFORMATION ON TRAILER TOW WIRING KIT. *TT
15250
Sep 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING MISDIAGNOSIS OF MAIN CONTROLS - INCORRECT PRESSURES. *TT
15203
Sep 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.9L 4V MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. *TT
15222
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOTTLED, BLOTCHY, HAZY OR INCONSISTENT APPEARANCE ON THE TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
01164
Aug 20, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 15-JUN-2001, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTRNT CRANK/NO START POSITION OR ILLUMINATION OF THE THEFT WARNING LAMP. *SLC
01151
Aug 6, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE, VIBRATION, AND AN AUDBILE LOW FREQUENCY HUM/BOOM NOISE. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15140
Aug 1, 2001
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING. *YH
15129
Aug 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE AUTO OR RAIN SENSITIVE WIPERS. *SLC
15153
Aug 1, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE LEFT SIDE). *ET
01145
Jul 23, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/17/2000 WITH THE 5R55N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED REVERSE OR DRIVE ENGAGEMENTS, HARSH UPSHIFTS OR DOWNSHIFTS, ERRATIC UPSHIFTS, OR DELAYED DOWNSHIFTS NEAR 32 KM/H (20 MPH). *TT
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LINCOLN LS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN LS across all model years (2000, 2005).
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Total Recalls
1,369
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
108
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths