Lincoln LS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 982 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Lincoln LS, across 7 model years (2000–2006). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (354). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Lincoln LS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LS year: 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 LS: 354 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 LS: 240 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 LS: 121 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lincoln LS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 268 | 7 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 141 | 7 | 4 |
| Air Bags problems | 139 | 7 | 26 |
| Power Train problems | 126 | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical System problems | 101 | 7 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 78 | 7 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 6 | 10 |
| Steering | 52 | 7 | 7 |
| Visibility | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 35 | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 33 | 6 | 3 |
| Wheels | 31 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| Seats | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lincoln LS problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2001: suspension (110)
- 2000: suspension (123)
All Lincoln LS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 LS | 18 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 LS | 90 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2004 LS | 91 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 LS | 68 | 1 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 LS | 121 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 LS | 240 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 LS | 354 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln LS years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (354), 2001 (240) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LS year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lincoln LS?
Suspension, with 268 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Lincoln LS have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.