2001 LINCOLN LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

319

Owner Complaints

31 Crashes 3 Fires 3 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

35

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 LINCOLN LS

The 2001 LINCOLN LS has received a total of 319 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. 35 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 (67 complaints), Suspension (23 complaints), and Air Bags (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 LINCOLN LS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 LINCOLN LS

319 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LINCOLN LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 67 7 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Suspension
Complaints: 23 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 22 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5
Engine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Power Train
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Equipment
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Seats
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11518706 | SUSPENSION | | 114,000 miles
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 Number: 00V359001 (Suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
#11518720 | SUSPENSION | | 114,000 miles
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 mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing a similar failure as NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V359001 (Suspension). The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not under any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V359001 (Suspension) and advised that contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 114,000.
#11405401 | SUSPENSION | | 148,000 miles
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 THE ROAD. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WHO IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FRACTURED BALL JOINT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
#11065015 | ENGINE | | 99,999 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,999.
#11065015 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | | 99,999 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,999.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 LINCOLN LS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 LINCOLN LS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 LINCOLN LS

Ford Motor Company has issued 35 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 LINCOLN LS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0295 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT

17620 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA. *TT

16581 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT ON DECEL/STOPS/TURNS. OASIS. *TT

17402 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1286. *MJ

0373 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE FLOOD DURING COLD START, EXTENDED CRANKING TIME, OR HARD TO START ENGINE WHEN COLD. *TT

16748 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

DIFFICULTY FULLY ENGAGING A LUG NUT WRENCH OR SOCKET OVER THE NUT ON VEHICLES WITH EXPOSED WHEEL LUG NUTS ONLY. *TT

0334 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

LACK OF COOLING FROM DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE VENTS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) ONLY. *TT

16736 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1287 (BOOSTER PEDAL FORCE SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE) ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATS (ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM). *TT *MJ

16133 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1288 AND C1289 STORED AND A LOW / SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. *TT

16045 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME 3.9L V8 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) STORED. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 LINCOLN LS

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

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