2001 Lincoln LS recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Lincoln LS; the most frequently affected component is suspension — lower ball joint. Owners filed 253 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints253

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

Fires reported1in 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.

Suspension16 · 40%

Air bags12 · 30%

Structure6 · 15%

Engine5 · 12%

Steering4 · 10%

Power train2 · 5%

Wheels2 · 5%

Vehicle speed control2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20111

20125

20138

20146

20158

20168

20181

20211

20232

From owner complaints

On july 7, 2014 , this 2001 lincoln ls sports package was taken into an authorized and official inspection station / entity for an west virginia virginia state inspection . This vehicle was not legally and / or properly inspected and or examined in accordance with the inspection regulations set forth by the west…
Structure · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Was driving down the highway at 70mph and the passenger side seat air bag deployed for no reason. *tr
Air bags · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

This 2001 lincoln ls sports package had an faulty safety inspection performed on it in the month of july 2014 by an inspection station located in west virginia.. It was not officially inspected and examined. It did not meet all requirements of west virginia inspection laws. However, this inspection station attached an…
Structure · Aug 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

I got this car in july & shortly thereafter i started hearing a pop here & there in the front end. And its gradually getting worse. I was told to check to see if there may be a recall for the ball or u joints. I need to know if this car is included in a recall or not. And if so how do i go about getting it fixed. *tr
Suspension · Oct 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2001 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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