2000 Lincoln LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 354 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lincoln LS. That is the most of any LS model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (123 complaints, 35%), typically at around 88,500 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 354owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Lincoln LS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 123 | 35% | 88,500 | “lower ball” (63%) | $2,100 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 13% | 70,597 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 38 | 11% | 66,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 24 | 7% | 64,272 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 6% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 6% | 49,844 | — | — |
| Visibility | 20 | 6% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 4% | 67,838 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 90,054 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 64,272 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 98,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Lincoln LS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
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.
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lincoln LS?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 123 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lincoln LS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Lincoln LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.