2002 Lincoln LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2002 Lincoln LS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 9 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (26 reports).

0Recalls
121Owner complaints
21Crashes reported
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2002 Lincoln LS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Lincoln LS.

Most common 2002 Lincoln LS problems

Problem areas named in the 121 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling26
Suspension25
Air Bags24
Power Train15
Vehicle Speed Control12
Steering10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Electrical System9
Visibility8
Wheels6

What owners report

2022-10-11, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle responded 8-10 minutes later. The vehicle speed was 120 MPH at the time the contact regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact shifted into neutral (N) and veered to the side of the road where the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact then shifted into park (P). However, the RPMs revved up to 5,000 MPH. The contact turned off the v
2022-03-17, Suspension
I have a 2002 lincoln LS v8 the passenger ball joint came loose and broke had it fixed driver side has now came loose and rattling
2021-07-16, Traction Control System
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that the advanced traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. The vin was not available.
2021-01-23, Steering
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FRACTURED, BEEN REPLACED AND HAVE FRACTURED AGAIN. THE STUD POST ITSELF CONTINUES TO FRACTURE ABOVE THE CONTROL ARM MOUNTING HOLE, DESPITE BOTH BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AND RETORQUED TO MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED TIGHTNESS.
2020-02-06, Service Brakes
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. SHE CLIPPED THAT CAR REAR END AND SWERVED RIGHT'HITTING A SECOND CAR AS SHE GOT TO THE SHOULDER. SHE SCRAPPED ALONG THE METAL RAIL FOR A DISTANCE AND THEN WENT OFF THE ROAD IN TO A GULLY AND HIT A POLE AND AN DIRT EMBANKMENT. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE LIGHT POLE DID NOT LOOK DAMAGED, I THINK THE POLE MUST HAVE HAD A LARGE CEMENT BASE, BASED ON THE EXTENT AND SHAPE OF THE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE CAR IS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS DID A GREAT JOB. SHE HAS

2002 Lincoln LS questions

Does the 2002 Lincoln LS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Lincoln LS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln LS?

Based on 121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (26), Suspension (25), Air Bags (24).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Lincoln LS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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