2000 Lincoln LS: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 354 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (33% of complaints); the 2002 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 354 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Ball joint bolts loosen or don't tighten to specifications which causes a lot of wear and tear on the front end of my vehicle. I've had to have them replaced twice and tightened up or re-fixed several times it's unsafe at time. I take chances of my life safety. I mostly have had problems on the regular streets and to afraid at most times to even think about getting on a highway.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right and caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an unknown location. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown. *bf”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2019
“My 2000 lincoln ls leaking from the gas tank. This was identified as a defect in 2005 but according to lincoln my VIN number is not included in the recall.this is a very dangerous perhaps life threatening . When I was last filling up my car I was told by the costco attendant I had to roll my car forward due to the leak from the tank.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2018
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While slowing down the vehicle, it surged and accelerated unexpectedly several times and the tachometer increased. The contact constantly had to apply the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to dean arbour ford of west branch (3382 m-55, west branch, mi, (989) 345-1590), but the cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting to determine if they had a remedy to provide to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. *tt*jb consumer stated engine randomly revs from 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle swayed and the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact parked the vehicle and observed that the axle failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,825.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2017
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved off the road and crashed into an iron fence. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy with the massive impact. The front passenger seat was unoccupied, but the air bag deployed. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. .updated 06/28/16 *bf *cn”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2016
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2015
“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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,308.”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable in the front of the vehicle. Without warning, the vehicle veered left or right and force had to be applied to the steering wheel to keep the vehicle centered on the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 00v359001 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 18 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Lincoln LS reliable?
NHTSA has 354 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Lincoln LS. The most complained-about area is suspension (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Lincoln LS problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 76,018 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Lincoln LS have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.