2002 Lincoln Ls problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (11) · Suspension (10) · Air Bags (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
89 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (109)
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 109 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-11 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 230,000 mi“the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. the contact stated while driving at 50-55 mph, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle responded 8-10 minutes later. the vehicle speed was 12…”
2022-03-17 · Suspension“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…”
2021-07-16 · Traction Control System · 103,000 mi“the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. the contact stated that the advanced traction control warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to provide any assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 103,000. the vin was…”
2021-01-23 · Suspension · 188,000 mi“both driver and passenger side lower ball joints have fractured, been replaced and have fractured again. the stud post itself continues to fracture above the control arm mounting hole, despite both ball joints being replaced and retorqued to manufacturer recommended tightness.…”
2020-02-06 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“my daughter was a restrained driver on a highway ---in rush hour traffic, moving about 55mph. the car in front of her braked suddenly and when my daughter pushed on the brake it went to the floor and she had no brakes. she clipped that car rear end and swerved right'hitting a second car as she got to the shoulder. she scrapped along t…”
2019-10-21 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact was unaware if the failure occurred while driving or upon starting the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.*pm*jb…”
2019-05-16 · Structure:body · 100,000 mi · 💥 crash“'takata recall' i was driving and was in a car accident. there was major damage the front of my car and the airbags never deployed.…”
2018-10-31 · Air Bags · 85,251 mi“passenger side air bag light is on. when i turn the key on the light come on the display.…”
2018-06-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 35 mi“when i drive approximately 35 miles, my 2002 lincoln ls wants to overheat and shut down on me. i have to wait till it cools down and then start it up and proceed on my way.…”
2018-03-14 · Power Train · 160,000 mi“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 restarted, the headlights illuminated. the dealer wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.