Lincoln LS Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Lincoln LS across 7 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (38).
- 126power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 126 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Lincoln LS power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Lincoln LS. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The transmission in these cars go out without warning. They will stop the vehicle from accelerating when driving down the road. You will have to pull over and once you pullover and come to a complete stop it will not let the car engage into gear and move.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOFARM FORD LINCOLN (221 MALL RD, LOGANSPORT, IN 46947, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYCLOID PATCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut down. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred and the headlights went out. When the vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln ls. While driving various speeds, the transmission malfunctioned. The contact stated that the transmission hardshifted, which caused the vehicle to lunge forward on more than one occasion. Jackson ford in decatur, illinois was made aware of the failure, but the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln ls. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle failed to engage into overdrive and the check transmission indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact called a local dealer (casey jackson ford, 1435 e main st, royston, ga…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lincoln LSs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 126 owner complaints about power train for the Lincoln LS. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Lincoln LS power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
Other Lincoln LS problems
- Suspension problems (268)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (141)
- Air Bags problems (139)
- Electrical System problems (101)
See all Lincoln LS problems.