2000 Lincoln LS Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2000 Lincoln LS, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 88,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “lower ball” (63% of reports).
- 123suspension complaints
- 88,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lower ball: mentioned in 77 of 123 complaints (63%)
- Suspension front control: mentioned in 35 of 123 complaints (28%)
- Joint included: mentioned in 9 of 123 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2000 Lincoln LS at $2,100, and half of them between $1,600 and $2,650.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Lincoln LS suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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 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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Lincoln LSs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about suspension for the 2000 Lincoln LS (35% of the 354 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lincoln LS suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 88,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2000 Lincoln LS?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,600 and $2,650), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2000 Lincoln LS?
The most frequent phrase is “lower ball”, in 77 of 123 complaints, followed by “suspension front control” (35).
See all 2000 Lincoln LS problems or suspension problems across all LS years.