Lincoln LS Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Lincoln LS across 7 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (123). The words owners use most often: “lower ball” (58% of reports).
- 268suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%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 155 of 268 complaints (58%)
- Suspension front control: mentioned in 67 of 268 complaints (25%)
- Joint included: mentioned in 17 of 268 complaints (6%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 16 of 268 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Lincoln LS at $2,000, and half of them between $1,050 and $2,800.
Based on 11 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 211 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 268 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Lincoln LS suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 2000, 2001
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.
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…
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…
We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control…
I have a 2002 lincoln LS v8 the passenger ball joint came loose and broke had it fixed driver side has now came loose and rattling
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lincoln LSs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Lincoln LS?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,000 (half paid between $1,050 and $2,800), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Lincoln LS?
The most frequent phrase is “lower ball”, in 155 of 268 complaints, followed by “suspension front control” (67).
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