2000 Lincoln LS recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Lincoln LS; the most frequently affected component is suspension — lower ball joint. Owners filed 368 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints368

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — Lower ball jointCampaign 00V359001 · 03 Nov 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Risk: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 ball joints will be replaced.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Suspension18 · 45%

Air bags7 · 18%

Vehicle speed control5 · 12%

Steering4 · 10%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Engine3 · 8%

Power train3 · 8%

Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20112

20129

20131

20148

201510

20163

20172

20182

20193

From owner complaints

I bought my lincoln ls in august in september it started messing up when i would get on the interstate it would stop in the middle of driving and the steering wheel will not move so that i can pull over it is very dangerous. *tr
Steering · Dec 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

My car sways from side to side due to the ball joints not being torqued down properly which can cause loss of control which can end in a fatality. The dealership said their are no recalls yet the number for the recall is 00v359001.
Suspension · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal squeaking sound emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side control arms failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Suspension · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

I was getting on a freeway on ramp that turned not going more than maybe between 30-35 mph and when almost getting ready to merg on to the freeway my lower right ball joint broke. Causing my wheel to turn side ways and put a dent in the fender. Later after being repaired i saw there was a recall for this, and…
Suspension · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2000 Lincoln lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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