2001 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
- 240
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 240 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
50% · 119 reportsMost commonly citing lower ball joint and front.
Show complaint excerpts
We own a 2001 Lincoln l.s.. While making a right hand turn in a curve last night I heard a loud cracking sound come from the drivers side front suspension. Instantly the drivers side front end dropped causing me to lose control of the steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-08
While driving about 5 MPH vehicle swerved across center lane, and side swiped oncoming truck. Damage was $ 7200. After vehicle was repaired steering wheel was off center, about 45 degrees. Dealer then aligned front end.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-13
Also filed under Air bags
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-29
Air bags
14% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on the freeway when I heard a loud sound like a gunshot and white somke everywhere. I turn to the right where my cousin was sitting and think its one of my tires that blew out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-01
While driving 5-10 MPH the drivers side impact air bag inadvertently deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-02
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Visibility
7% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.
Electrical system
7% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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2001Complaint volume 240 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 119 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 26 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V359001 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Lincoln LS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Lincoln LS is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lincoln LS?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.