2001 Lincoln LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lincoln LS. That ranks 2nd out of 7 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (110 complaints, 46%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 240owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 110 | 46% | 95,000 | “lower ball” (65%) | — |
| Air Bags | 33 | 14% | 88,006 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 11% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 16 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 6% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 5% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 5% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 4% | 86,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | 54,019 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% | 28,604 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 31,652 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 66,265 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 36,333 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front suspension ball joint detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign…
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire had separated from the joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
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…
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…
Air bag clockspring defective. Vehicle needs clockspring replacement as airbags currently will not inflate in the event of an accident.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lincoln LS?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 110 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lincoln LS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.