2001 Lincoln LS suspension problems
110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Lincoln LS — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 front passenger side tire had separated from the joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”
filed Apr 24, 2023
“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 mechanic; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign…”
filed Apr 24, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehcile began to shake back and forth violently which caused the contact to pull the vehicle over to side of the road. The contact…”
filed Mar 29, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V359001 · Nov 3, 2000
Suspension problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 LS | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 LS | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 LS | 24 | 20% |
| 2000 LS | 123 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Lincoln LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.