2000 LINCOLN LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

458

Owner Complaints

27 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

162

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 LINCOLN LS

The 2000 LINCOLN LS has received a total of 458 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 162 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint (73 complaints), Air Bags (28 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (27 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 LINCOLN LS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 LINCOLN LS, potentially affecting up to 82,300 vehicles.

Recall 00V359001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

| 82,300 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 LINCOLN LS

458 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 LINCOLN LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 73 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 28 3 Crashes 3 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 27 2 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 26
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 23 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 17
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 17 3 Crashes
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 15
Electrical System
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 11
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 10 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes
Steering
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 8
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 8
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 6
Power Train
Complaints: 6
Seats
Complaints: 6
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Equipment
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11246722 | STEERING | | 129,203 miles
BALL JOINT BOLTS LOOSEN OR DON'T TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS WHICH CAUSES A LOT OF WEAR AND TEAR ON THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TWICE AND TIGHTENED UP OR RE-FIXED SEVERAL TIMES IT'S UNSAFE AT TIME. I TAKE CHANCES OF MY LIFE SAFETY. I MOSTLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS ON THE REGULAR STREETS AND TO AFRAID AT MOST TIMES TO EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING ON A HIGHWAY.
#11246722 | SUSPENSION | | 129,203 miles
BALL JOINT BOLTS LOOSEN OR DON'T TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS WHICH CAUSES A LOT OF WEAR AND TEAR ON THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TWICE AND TIGHTENED UP OR RE-FIXED SEVERAL TIMES IT'S UNSAFE AT TIME. I TAKE CHANCES OF MY LIFE SAFETY. I MOSTLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS ON THE REGULAR STREETS AND TO AFRAID AT MOST TIMES TO EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING ON A HIGHWAY.
#11246722 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 129,203 miles
BALL JOINT BOLTS LOOSEN OR DON'T TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS WHICH CAUSES A LOT OF WEAR AND TEAR ON THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. I'VE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TWICE AND TIGHTENED UP OR RE-FIXED SEVERAL TIMES IT'S UNSAFE AT TIME. I TAKE CHANCES OF MY LIFE SAFETY. I MOSTLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS ON THE REGULAR STREETS AND TO AFRAID AT MOST TIMES TO EVEN THINK ABOUT GETTING ON A HIGHWAY.
#11204822 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF
#11204822 | STEERING | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF

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Safety Rating for the 2000 LINCOLN LS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 LINCOLN LS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 LINCOLN LS

Ford Motor Company has issued 162 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 LINCOLN LS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

17375 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK. *TT

17033 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL FEATURE ENABLE/DISABLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

16681 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AN ILLUMINATED ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1286 STORED. *TT *JB

0323 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

ABS/ATS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM)/(ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM) WARNING LAMP WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C1288 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MAIN/PRIMARY INPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE) & C1289 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER REDUNDANT/SECONDARY INPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE) STORED. *TT

02225 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

BRAKES-ABS/ATS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM/ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1288?B1289 DIAGNOSIS-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ

022115 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT

16042 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEADLAMPS FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. *TT

15918 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONCERNS WITH STARTING AND / OR IDLE CONDITION AFTER AN ENGINE ASSEMBLY OR AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT. *TT

0266 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AROUND THE FLUID PAN DRAIN PLUG. *TT

0244 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

RAIN SENSE WIPER SYSTEM INFORMATION - DIAGNOSTIC AID - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 LINCOLN LS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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