2001 Lincoln LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Lincoln LS, and owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Lincoln LS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
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…
240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Lincoln LS have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA; 20 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 88,235 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 26 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front suspension ball joint detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mecha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2023 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and the contact noticed the f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2023 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Lincoln LS. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Lincoln LS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln LS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lincoln LS | 1 | 354 |
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 1 | 240 |
| 2002 Lincoln LS | 0 | 121 |
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 1 | 68 |
| 2004 Lincoln LS | 0 | 91 |
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 1 | 90 |
| 2006 Lincoln LS | 0 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2001 Lincoln LS
How do I know if my 2001 Lincoln LS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Lincoln LS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V359001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lincoln models
- Town Car3,308 complaints
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- Mkz1,665 complaints
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- Mkc599 complaints
- Aviator488 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.