2001 LINCOLN LS
1 recalls, 319 complaints - 136 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
319 total complaints
31 crashes 3 fires 17 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 67 |
| AIR BAGS | 22 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 21 |
| SUSPENSION | 21 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 10 |
| STEERING | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Apr 24, 2023
Incident date: Apr 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the Autonomous Self Driving or Adaptive Cruise Control feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the roadway. The contact stated... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 24, 2023
Incident date: Apr 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after a jumpstart and stated that she was unable to shift into reverse(R). No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 29, 2021
Incident date: Mar 21, 2021
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 TH... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Apr 15, 2013
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 W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Apr 15, 2013
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 W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 9, 2016
Incident date: Sep 9, 2016
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE NEEDS CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT AS AIRBAGS CURRENTLY WILL NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE, AIR BAG, AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VE... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE, AIR BAG, AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 21, 2016
Incident date: Jul 2, 2015
ON TWO OCCASIONS MY CAR SUSPENSION HAD FAILED. I AM JUST LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY OR I COULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY WOUNDED. I CAN NOT BELIEVE I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICES ABOUT THE SUSPENSION RECALL. THE FIRST INSTANCE I WAS DRIVING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR COMPLETELY DROPPED DOWN ON THE TIRES A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 21, 2016
Incident date: Jul 2, 2015
ON TWO OCCASIONS MY CAR SUSPENSION HAD FAILED. I AM JUST LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY OR I COULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY WOUNDED. I CAN NOT BELIEVE I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICES ABOUT THE SUSPENSION RECALL. THE FIRST INSTANCE I WAS DRIVING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR COMPLETELY DROPPED DOWN ON THE TIRES A... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 24, 2016
Incident date: Jun 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO SOUND AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 16, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A CONNECTOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 18, 2016
Incident date: Jan 10, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM OUT SIDE THE CAR CAN BE OPENED FROM CABIN SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM OUT SIDE THE CAR OR FROM CABIN SIDE. FAILURE OCCURED IN EARLY JANUARY 2016. PRESENTS UNSAFE INCONVIENENT SPACE FOR PASSENGERS IF USED. OCCRED PARKED IN DRIVE ... Read more
SEATS
Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Dec 12, 2012
SEAT BELTS MADE POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND FROZE UP. NOT ABLE TO PULL DOWN. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. BOTH HAPPENED WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER
AIR BAGS
Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Dec 12, 2012
SEAT BELTS MADE POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND FROZE UP. NOT ABLE TO PULL DOWN. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. BOTH HAPPENED WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 2, 2016
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
ON THIS 2001 LINCOLN LS SPORTS PACKAGE , THE ROCKER PANELS, INNER AND OUTER IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT . THESE DEFECTS SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTS THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE THE LOCAL LINCOLN / FORD DEALERSHIP HAS VERIFIED THESE DEFECTS AND THE WVSP AND DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY HAS INSPECTED AND EXAMINE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 11, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED OUT OF DIRECTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE WHEEL BEARING, HUB ASSEMBLY, AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 21, 2015
Incident date: May 6, 2015
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS AFTER INSPETION ARE CRACKED AND LOSE.
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2015
Incident date: May 21, 2015
THERE IS A PREVENTITIVE AIR BAG RECALL FOR MY VEHICAL
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2015
Incident date: Apr 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CRUNCHING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
THIS 2001 LINCOLN LS SPORTS PACKAGE HAS SUBSTANTIAL DEFECTS THAT IMPAIRS ITS SAFETY , THE SAFETY OF ITS DRIVERS, THE SAFETY OF ITS OCCUPANTS, THE SAFETY OF OTHER DRIVERS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADS , AND THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS. THE ROCKER PANELS , INNER AND OUTER ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. ANY IMPACT T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
THIS 2001 LINCOLN LS SPORTS PACKAGE HAS SUBSTANTIAL DEFECTS THAT IMPAIRS ITS SAFETY , THE SAFETY OF ITS DRIVERS, THE SAFETY OF ITS OCCUPANTS, THE SAFETY OF OTHER DRIVERS ON HIGHWAYS AND ROADS , AND THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS. THE ROCKER PANELS , INNER AND OUTER ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. ANY IMPACT T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 9, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE OR BUMPING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V359001... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 11PM TO PICK UP MY HUSBAND, AND THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE R/R DS LOWER BALL JOINT IN FRONT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. I HAD TRAFFIC COMING FROM BEHIND AND FROM A CROSS STREET IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SIGNAL EVERYONE BY HORN, ARM WAVING AND DOUBLE... Read more
STEERING
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2013
NOTICE THE STEERING WAS LOOSE WHILE DRIVING AND FELT INHIBITED WHEN I DROVE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Dec 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
ON JULY 7, 2014 , THIS 2001 LINCOLN LS SPORTS PACKAGE WAS TAKEN INTO AN AUTHORIZED AND OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATION / ENTITY FOR AN WEST VIRGINIA VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION . THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT LEGALLY AND / OR PROPERLY INSPECTED AND OR EXAMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSPECTION REGULATIONS SET FOR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 8, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
THIS 2001 LINCOLN LS SPORTS PACKAGE HAD AN FAULTY SAFETY INSPECTION PERFORMED ON IT IN THE MONTH OF JULY 2014 BY AN INSPECTION STATION LOCATED IN WEST VIRGINIA.. IT WAS NOT OFFICIALLY INSPECTED AND EXAMINED. IT DID NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF WEST VIRGINIA INSPECTION LAWS. HOWEVER, THIS INSPECTION ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 20, 2014
Incident date: Oct 17, 2014
I GOT THIS CAR IN JULY & SHORTLY THEREAFTER I STARTED HEARING A POP HERE & THERE IN THE FRONT END. AND ITS GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. I WAS TOLD TO CHECK TO SEE IF THERE MAY BE A RECALL FOR THE BALL OR U JOINTS. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS CAR IS INCLUDED IN A RECALL OR NOT. AND IF SO HOW DO I GO ABOUT GET... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2014
I WAS TOLD TODAY WHILE I WAS GETTING THE OIL CHANGED ON MY VEHICLE THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE VERY LOOSE, AND THAT I WAS LUCKY THAT MY FRONT TIRED HADN'T FALLEN OFF YET. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE MANAGER HE REFERRED ME TO FORD BECAUSE OF THE RECALL ON THE SUSPENSION THAT HE KNEW ABOUT. HE T... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Jan 15, 2014
THE PLASTIC TENSIONERS THAT THE MANUFACTURER PUT IN BROKE CAUSING A HUGE ENGINE MISFIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD THESE PLASTIC TENSIONERS BUT A RECALL SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED AS IT APPEARS SOMEONE KNEW ABOUT THIS SINCE MANUFACTURER CAME UP WITH GENERATION II AND GENERATION III AND THESE ADDED GENERATIONS, ARE... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 28, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
THE PLASTIC TENSIONER FOR TIMING CHAIN BROKE DUE TO BEING MADE OF PLASTIC. INTERNAL PARTS SHOULD NOT BE PLASTIC. ALTHOUGH NO ACCIDENT, CAR IS DISABLED. WHOEVER BUILT THOSE CARS, HAVE NO REGARD FOR SAFETY. *TR
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2013
Incident date: Sep 6, 2013
MY 01 LINCOLN LS 3.9 V8 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 11:30 PM. BY THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED, THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF WAS ENGULFED. IT EXPLODED ABOUT 3 TIMES (POSSIBLY THE AIRBAGS EXPLODING). THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT REACHED THE FUEL TANK. I HAD DRIVEN IT AROUN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 26, 2013
Incident date: Sep 6, 2013
MY 01 LINCOLN LS 3.9 V8 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 11:30 PM. BY THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED, THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF WAS ENGULFED. IT EXPLODED ABOUT 3 TIMES (POSSIBLY THE AIRBAGS EXPLODING). THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT REACHED THE FUEL TANK. I HAD DRIVEN IT AROUN... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Sep 26, 2013
Incident date: Sep 6, 2013
MY 01 LINCOLN LS 3.9 V8 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 11:30 PM. BY THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED, THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF WAS ENGULFED. IT EXPLODED ABOUT 3 TIMES (POSSIBLY THE AIRBAGS EXPLODING). THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT REACHED THE FUEL TANK. I HAD DRIVEN IT AROUN... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Sep 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
WE OWN A 2001 LINCOLN L.S.. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A CURVE LAST NIGHT I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND COME FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION. INSTANTLY THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT END DROPPED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. SNATCHED THE STEERING WHEEL HARD TO THE LEFT OUT OF MY ... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Sep 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
WE OWN A 2001 LINCOLN L.S.. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A CURVE LAST NIGHT I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND COME FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION. INSTANTLY THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT END DROPPED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. SNATCHED THE STEERING WHEEL HARD TO THE LEFT OUT OF MY ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Sep 1, 2013
Incident date: Aug 31, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD SOUND LIKE A GUNSHOT AND WHITE SOMKE EVERYWHERE. I TURN TO THE RIGHT WHERE MY COUSIN WAS SITTING AND THINK ITS ONE OF MY TIRES THAT BLEW OUT. SO I PULL OVER TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSANGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. MY COUSIN WAS VERY HURT HIS ... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Apr 8, 2013
Incident date: Apr 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE SEAT BELTS SEIZED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 8, 2013
Incident date: Apr 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE SEAT BELTS SEIZED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 29, 2013
Incident date: Mar 20, 2013
I OWN A 2001 LINCOLN MERCURY LS V-8 WITH 72,678 MILES ON THE ODOMETER .. FREQUENTLY (WITHIN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS) I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN IN THE 25-45 MPH SPEED RANGE. HITTING THE BRAKES FAILS TO OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATION. THE... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 29, 2013
Incident date: Mar 20, 2013
I OWN A 2001 LINCOLN MERCURY LS V-8 WITH 72,678 MILES ON THE ODOMETER .. FREQUENTLY (WITHIN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS) I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN IN THE 25-45 MPH SPEED RANGE. HITTING THE BRAKES FAILS TO OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATION. THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 21, 2013
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
CAR TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. NOW ONLY DRIVE AND REVERSE WORK, SO THE CAR STARTS OFF IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY. DOES NOT SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE OR DOWNSHIFT TO LOWER GEARS. REPLACED SOLENOID BLOCK FOR $400 AND HAVE IT IN TRANSMISSION SHOP NOW. MECH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 11, 2013
Incident date: Jan 11, 2013
I AM A 66 YR OLD WIDOW, OWNER OF A 2001 LS PURCHASED JUNE 2001, A RECALL FIX WAS TO HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE MY PURCHASE IN MARCH OF 2001 TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS. I READ ONLINE THAT MANY OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE DAMAGE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE CORRECTED FOR WHEN THEY GET TO ABOUT 67000 MI... Read more
STEERING
Jan 11, 2013
Incident date: Jan 11, 2013
I AM A 66 YR OLD WIDOW, OWNER OF A 2001 LS PURCHASED JUNE 2001, A RECALL FIX WAS TO HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE MY PURCHASE IN MARCH OF 2001 TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS. I READ ONLINE THAT MANY OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE DAMAGE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE CORRECTED FOR WHEN THEY GET TO ABOUT 67000 MI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 18, 2012
Incident date: Aug 4, 2012
AFTER BACKING UP, STOPPING AND PLACING VEHICLE INTO THE "D" POSITION. VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE. BRAKE APPLICATION DID NOTHING TO SLOW VEHICLE UNTIL WITHIN SECOND AND FEW HUNDRED FEET, VEHICLE CAME TO REST INTO A TREE. VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, INJURIES INCURRED. ALTHOUGH THIS WAS A '01 LI... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 4, 2012
Incident date: Feb 3, 2012
MY AIR BAGS LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON FOR NO REASON, I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT BECAUAE IM SCARE ITS GOIN TO BRAKE DOWN ON MY ONE DAY AND I HAVE MY NEW BORN BABY WITH ME MOST OF THE TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. *TR
AIR BAGS
Apr 4, 2012
Incident date: Feb 3, 2012
MY AIR BAGS LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON FOR NO REASON, I DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT BECAUAE IM SCARE ITS GOIN TO BRAKE DOWN ON MY ONE DAY AND I HAVE MY NEW BORN BABY WITH ME MOST OF THE TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. *TR
STEERING
Mar 23, 2012
Incident date: Mar 9, 2012
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM WORK (APPROX. 70 MILES ROUND-TRIP). WHILE TURNING I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH AND THEN FELT A HARD THUD, MY VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER, FELT ANOTHER CRUNCH. I PULLED INTO A PARKING STALL, AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE, ANOTHER LOUD CRUNCH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHE... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 23, 2012
Incident date: Mar 9, 2012
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM WORK (APPROX. 70 MILES ROUND-TRIP). WHILE TURNING I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCH AND THEN FELT A HARD THUD, MY VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER, FELT ANOTHER CRUNCH. I PULLED INTO A PARKING STALL, AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE, ANOTHER LOUD CRUNCH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHE... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 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 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (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 (S5) (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, 2001 LINCOLN LS
136 manufacturer communications from 133 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 16 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 6 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 |
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
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
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
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
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
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *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
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
18426
Feb 1, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
18383
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04251
Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *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
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18320
Dec 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
VIBRATION FELT FOR A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER PARKING. *EH
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
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
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
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
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
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
17033
Aug 1, 2003
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL FEATURE ENABLE/DISABLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17061
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS - REDUCED POWER ON DECELERATION. *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
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
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
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
0335
Feb 17, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *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
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
16435
Nov 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NEW SERVICE HEADLAMP NOW AVAILABLE. *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
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
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
16168
Aug 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *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
16042
Jul 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEADLAMPS FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. *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
15622
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT
15852
May 1, 2002
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/15/01 MAY EXHIBIT A DOOR LATCH THAT WILL NOT OPEN / RELEASE. *TT
15866
May 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *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
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
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
15772
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE MISSING OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION. *TT
0244
Mar 4, 2002
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
RAIN SENSE WIPER SYSTEM INFORMATION - DIAGNOSTIC AID - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15710
Mar 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *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
15616
Feb 1, 2002
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
CONCERNS WITH DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TT
15622
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *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
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
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
15512
Jan 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *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
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
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
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
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
012111
Oct 29, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED WITH CODES P1285 AND P1299 STORED IN MEMORY. *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
15306
Oct 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BATTERY DRAIN CONDITION. *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
15250
Sep 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING MISDIAGNOSIS OF MAIN CONTROLS - INCORRECT PRESSURES. *TT
15273
Sep 1, 2001
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
INFORMATION ON TRAILER TOW WIRING KIT. *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
15265
Sep 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO CONCERNS WITH INOPERATIVE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN. *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
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LINCOLN LS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN LS across all model years (2000, 2005).
4
Total Recalls
1,369
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
108
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths