2002 Lincoln LS suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Lincoln LS — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2002 lincoln LS v8 the passenger ball joint came loose and broke had it fixed driver side has now came loose and rattling”
filed Mar 17, 2022
“Both driver and passenger side lower ball joints have fractured, been replaced and have fractured again. The stud post itself continues to fracture above the control arm mounting hole, despite both ball joints being replaced and retorqued to manufacturer recommended tightness.”
filed Jan 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 LS | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 LS | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 LS | 110 | 46% |
| 2000 LS | 123 | 35% |
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.