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2001 Lincoln Ls problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (63) · Suspension (20) · Suspension:front (15)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

76 /100
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Compared against other Lincoln Ls model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 12 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 12 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 33 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 52 complaints 52 75–100k 100–125k miles: 28 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 22 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 6 complaints 150k+

165 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

240
Complaints
0
Recalls
135
Service bulletins
20
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (135)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is

Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition

Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2005-11-14 · 0295 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-11-14 · 041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt

Structure:body 2005-06-07 · 02162 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt

Showing the 6 most recent of 135 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

Other Lincoln Ls years