2001 Lincoln LS service bulletins & manufacturer communications
135 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Lincoln LS. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 135
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt041601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt0295 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt02162 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt18615 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Am fm and cellular phone reception interference . *eh18426 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt18383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 04b20. Rear seat latches and owner guide label for vehicles that may have a rear seat latch that is difficult to latch and supplemental latch verifica…04B20 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh18320 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes. *tt17258 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Squeak/clunk noise from the front stabilizer bar area. *tt17620 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns. Oasis. *tt16581 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1286. *mj17423 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1287. *mj17403 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1286. *mj17402 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank. *tt17375 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Ngs service card version 11.0 or higher must be used for advancetrac (ivd) calibration. *tt17279 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133 and/or p0153. *tt17170 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Condensation build up inside of either headlamp assembly. *tt03162 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 18, 2003
- Intermittent drivability symptoms - reduced power on deceleration. *tt17061 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Electrical feature enable/disable - service tip. *tt17033 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Unintended window and moonroof opening (false global open) which may occur when the vehicle is parked. *tt16836 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2003
- Engine flood during cold start, extended cranking time, or hard to start engine when cold. *tt0373 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 14, 2003
- Difficulty fully engaging a lug nut wrench or socket over the nut on vehicles with exposed wheel lug nuts only. *tt16748 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 1, 2003
- An illuminated advance trac system (ats) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code c1286 stored. *tt *jb16681 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Lack of cooling from driver and/or passenger side vents on vehicles equipped with dual automatic temperature control (datc) only. *tt0334 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Abs/ats (anti-lock braking system)/(advance trac system) warning lamp with both diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c1288 (pressure transducer main/primary input circuit failure) & c12…0323 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Brakes-abs/ats (antilock braking system/advance trac system) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1288?b1289 diagnosis-service tips. *mj02225 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 11, 2002
- New service headlamp now available. *mj16435 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Diagnostic trouble code c1287 (booster pedal force switch circuit failure) on vehicles equipped with ats (advance trac system). *tt *mj16736 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Musty ordor from climate control. *eh22115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Musty odor from climate control. *tt022115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Engine flooding, extended engine cranking time required to start, or hard start condition. *tt02161 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 19, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rubbing noise while turning the steering wheel. *tt16168 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code b1994 (drivers side impact circuit high resistance) or b1998 (passenger side impact circui…16144 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an advance trac system (ats) warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes c1288 and c1289 stored and a low / spongy brake pedal feel. *tt16133 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2002
- The air bag warning lamp may illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and / or b1998 stored on some vehicles built before 2/18/2002. *tt02137 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 8, 2002
- Some 3.9l v8 engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0340 (camshaft position sensor) stored. *tt16045 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit headlamps fogging or presence of moisture. *tt16042 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Concerns with starting and / or idle condition after an engine assembly or an engine wiring harness replacement. *tt15918 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding the availability of the day time running lamps. *tt15866 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles built before 12/15/01 may exhibit a door latch that will not open / release. *tt15852 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding spark knock condition. *tt15622 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- On vehicles built through 1/22/2002, the rear door power window regulator may become inoperative, leaving the customer unable to raise or lower the rear window glass. *tt0273 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 15, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a engine missing or rough running condition. *tt15772 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak around the fluid pan drain plug. *tt0266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Rain sense wiper system information - diagnostic aid - service tips. *tt0244 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter. *tt15741 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Information on vehicles with programmable modules. *tt15710 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Concerns with air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b1994 (driver airbag circuit hi resistance) or b1998 (pass side air bag circuit hi resistance). *tt15665 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Concerns with engine flooding or hard start condition after a cold start. *tt15623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Concerns with spark knock condition. *tt15622 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Concerns with driveline vibration. *tt15616 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a long crank or engine flooded condition when attempting to start the engine cold. *tt15569 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight fogging or presence of condensation inside the headlamp assembly. *tt15512 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may have the air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 (driver - side air bag circuit high resistance) and/or b1998 (passenger - side air b…01252 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 24, 2001
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel level condition with approximately 1/4 tank reading on the fuel gauge. *tt15466 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.9l v8 engine may exhibit a spark knock condition. *tt15418 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of dual automatic temperature control (datc) operating at full heat in all modes, and/or no temperature control from side to side. *tt15387 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheating condition and / or the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may also be illuminated with codes p1285 and p1299 stored in memory. *tt012111 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Exhibiting a moaning / droning noise during light acceleratins with the transmission in 5th gear at highway speeds 60-65 mph for v6 vehicles or 50-55 mph for v8 engines. *tt01217 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Some vehicles built before 4/27/01 may exhibit a popping, clicking or snapping noise from the steering column while turning. *tt15341 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a battery drain condition. *tt15306 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 (driver airbag circuit hi resistance) or b1998 (pass side air bag circuit hi resis…15295 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehcles may exhibit auto wipers that are inoperative or have erratic operation. *tt15349 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to concerns with inoperative hydraulic cooling fan. *tt15265 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a mottled, blotchy, hazy or inconsistent appearance on the top of the instrument panel. *tt15222 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter. *tt15203 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information on trailer tow wiring kit. *tt15273 · Technical service bulletin · Trailer Hitches · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding misdiagnosis of main controls - incorrect pressures. *tt15250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles produced before 15-jun-2001, may exhibit an intermittrnt crank/no start position or illumination of the theft warning lamp. *slc01164 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 20, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may experience steering wheel nibble, vibration, and an audbile low frequency hum/boom noise. *slc01151 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b1994 (driver side air bag circuit high resistance left side). *et15153 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may experience a noise from the rear while driving. *yh15140 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative auto or rain sensitive wipers. *slc15129 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheating condition. *slc15117 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to 10/17/2000 with the 5r55n transmission may exhibit delayed reverse or drive engagements, harsh upshifts or downshifts, erratic upshifts, or delayed dow…01145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 23, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4wabs) lamp illuminated and a diagnostic trouble code b1342 (anti-lock brake control module failure) in self test. *t…15089 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b1994 (driver side air bag circuit high resistance left side). *tt15081 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Exhibiting overspeed warning and reverse warning indicator / chimes activation after replacing the instrument cluster (icm). *tt15057 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Exhibiting erratic operation of the rain sensitive wiper system. *tt15048 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Concerns with driver power seat calibration procedure. *tt15041 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing advance trac light after a repair to the abs or interactive vehicle dynamics (ivd) systems. *tt15036 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built through 6/14/2001 may exhibit an intermittent crank - no start condition with a short hot soak, theft warning lamp flashing rapidly, no communication with the p…15033 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v, may exhibit an oil leak fromt he lh or rh cam covers. *tt14995 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Stability assist may exhibit yellow four wheel anti-lock brake system (4wabs) indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b1676 - battery voltage out of range. *tt14987 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with 3.9l v8 engines may exhibit a whine or a droan type noise from the engine. *tt15018 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Information on double power steering pressure switches. *tt14778 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips. *tt0125 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 5, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of comfort of the front seats. The condition may be described as a lack of seat padding on the lower seat cushion and / or being able to feel the s…0118 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/27/00 with a 3.9l engine and 5r55n transmission or built prior to 10/17/2000 with a 3.0l engine and 5r55n transmission may exhibit delayed reverse or…0115 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 22, 2001
- On some vehicles, the rear door power window regulator may become inoperative, leaving the customer unable to raise or lower the rar window glass. *tt0112 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Information regarding steering column lock module reset. *jb14610 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject pertaining to seat belt minder deactivation procedure. *jb14558 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1572 (brake pedal switch circuit). *tt14557 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Information regarding heated seat diagnostic help. *tt14550 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding vehicle systems ground locations and intermittent fault diagnostic tips. *tt00257 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 11, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery after not being operated for 2-3 days. This online automotive service bulletin contains service tips as a diagnostic aide. *tt14545 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Subject regarding additional audio system static / pop diagnostic information. *tt14544 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Information on transmission fluid leak from the vent after fluid fill. *tt14534 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear power window regulator malfunction that may prevent the window from being closed. *tt14511 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb00213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2000
- Subject regarding erratic radio operation. *jb14351 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Information regarding valet key operation / service tip. *jb14358 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds. *tt7867 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000