2000 Lincoln LS
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 354
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 354 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 354 |
| 2001 | 240 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 91 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
38% · 133 reportsMost commonly citing lower ball joint and front.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that the entire wheel and assembly was detached.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-06
Air bags
13% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-30
Also filed under Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Lincoln LS. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved off the road and crashed into an iron fence. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy with the massive impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-03
My 2000 Lincoln LS was struck broadside by a 1997 Mazda protege. The collision resulted in both the driver and passenger door, as well as the center pillar, being caved in by the other vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-16
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Power train
11% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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NHTSA recall 00-v-35-000: consumer's two years old son, engaged the vehicle from park to drive and damaged a fence and the front of the vehicle as well. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-16
Vehicle experienced problems with sudden acceleration and jumping out of gear. Provide further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-24
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electrical system
7% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 354 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-11-24Suspension00V359001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection
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- Suspension: 133 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 47 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 45 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V359001 · Suspension
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- Is the 2000 Lincoln LS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Lincoln LS is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lincoln LS?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Lincoln LS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.