2002 Lincoln LS
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
- 121
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
None on file
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 121 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.
Engine and engine cooling
21% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Making a soft right turn at speed of 10MPH, engine failed, shifted into n to restart the vehicle while moving without power steering, rear-ended a front vehicle. Engine started without a problem and hasnt happened since.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-08
Suspension
21% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing front and lower ball joint.
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Ltr re his defective 2002 Lincoln LS, the axle broke and the wheel and the hub came off the car, would like someone to look into this defect.*mr while driving on the garden state parkway, the left front wheel came off and the consumer was...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-12
Air bags
20% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
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'Takata recall' I was driving and was in a car accident. There was major damage the front of my car and the airbags never deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-16
Also filed under Structure
While driving at 25 MPH. Another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle from the drivers side door. Upon impact, side air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-10
Power train
12% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Service brakes
12% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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My daughter was a restrained driver on a highway ---in rush hour traffic, moving about 55MPH. The car in front of her braked suddenly and when my daughter pushed on the brake it went to the floor and she had no brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-06
While driving 35 MPH on the truman parkway the car suddenly accelerated as fast as it would go. Brakes failed and car went out of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-21
Also filed under Steering
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002Complaint volume 121 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 24 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2002 Lincoln LS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Lincoln LS is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln LS?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln LS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.