2001 LINCOLN LS Power Train Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2001 LINCOLN LS
5 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LINCOLN LS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
MY 01 LINCOLN LS 3.9 V8 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 11:30 PM. BY THE TIME IT WAS NOTICED, THE ENTIRE FRONT HALF WAS ENGULFED. IT EXPLODED ABOUT 3 TIMES (POSSIBLY THE AIRBAGS EXPLODING). THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT REACHED THE FUEL TANK. I HAD DRIVEN IT AROUND AN HOUR BEFORE. THE MOST DAMAGE WAS NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT OF CAR NEAR WHERE THE HEADLIGHT AND AIR FILTER WERE LOCATED. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD NOT BURNED AS INTENSE AS THE DRIVER SIDE. (THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT OF THE HOOD HAD COMPLETELY BURNED AWAY..) THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT POSSIBLY STARTED IN THE ENGINE BUT THE FIRE HAD BURNED SO MUCH THAT THEY COULD NOT BE SURE. NO INVESTIGATION SINCE I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE 2008 AND HAVE NOTICED DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL...
CAR TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. NOW ONLY DRIVE AND REVERSE WORK, SO THE CAR STARTS OFF IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY. DOES NOT SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE OR DOWNSHIFT TO LOWER GEARS. REPLACED SOLENOID BLOCK FOR $400 AND HAVE IT IN TRANSMISSION SHOP NOW. MECHANIC CLEARS CODES, AND ALL FAILURE CODES THEN REAPPEAR THE MOMENT THE ENGINE IS STARTED. *TR
3 OF 4 WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED IN A 2001 LINCOLN LS WITH APPROXIMATELY 26,000 ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
WHINE IN ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION DURING IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE RPM IS INCREASED OR DECREASED. NOISE IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT CITY SPEEDS (1000 TO 1400 RPM).PITCH CHANGES WITH ENGINE RPM. *NLM
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE. RPMS AND SPEED GAUGES WOULD START TURNING/ RADIO SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FROM TIME TO TIME. *AK
Other 2001 LINCOLN LS Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
67 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Suspensionfront
21 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint