2002 Lincoln LS engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Lincoln LS — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle in firestone, checking why heat blowing cool air, overheated twice since the repairs car has overheated 5 times, every time returned to shop they can't find a problem. *tr”
filed Apr 9, 2014
“I was driving down the highway at 50 mph when I heard a loud noise coming from the back passenger side. Then I felt the car go out of control and I managed to safely get the car to the shoulder. My passenger door side airbag came out. When I got out of the car my tire was almost completely of the…”
filed May 11, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt
18615 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 13 | 14% |
| 2004 LS | 25 | 27% |
| 2003 LS | 8 | 12% |
| 2001 LS | 26 | 11% |
| 2000 LS | 42 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.