Major Problems with 2000 Lincoln LS Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Lincoln LS

2000 Lincoln LS AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2000 Lincoln LS FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 52000 miles

2000 Lincoln LS FRONT Victims: 1 Mileage: 145000 miles

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Problems with LOWER BALL JOINT, AIR BAGS and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lincoln LS owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the consumer contacted the dealer regarding recall 00v-359 for the lower ball joint consumer took the vehicle in for inspection...	73 ~ 69982 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states on several occasions he experienced sudden and excessive unexplained acceleration while in his garage and attempting to park...	28 ~ 38522 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when the transmission is placed in gear it moves a little then stops(as if in neutral) then all of a	27 ~ 31127 miles
SUSPENSION front bumper air deflector on car has been a major problems since we first drove car off the lot. we...	26 ~ 86935 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION under torque condition of front suspension. *cj...	23 ~ 74553 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ~both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle...	17 ~ 55638 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer states on several occasions he experienced sudden and excessive unexplained acceleration while in his garage and attempting to park...	17 ~ 35000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power windows drop down intrmittently. dealer has replaced regulator for all 4 windows. did not remedy the problem.*ak consumer states...	15 ~ 37021 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer complained about a rear window problem. the rear window on driver's side went down and would not go back...	11 ~ 61570 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there is a problem with wiring for engine. sometimes vehicle will not start. dealer has been contacted. *ak...	11 ~ 54653 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer states on several occasions he experienced sudden and excessive unexplained acceleration while in his garage and attempting to park...	10 ~ 64720 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING smell of exhaust inside of vehicle possible failure within the exhaust system. *cj...	10 ~ 5500 miles
STEERING dt: the consumer's complaint is in reference to a recall that was supposed to have been performed in 2000. the...	9 ~ 92000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the lincoln ls is made on a european model jaguar frame which has all controls on the right side. in...	9
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the driver side air bag deployed when the vehicle hit loose chunks of asphalt on the road causing driver to	9 ~ 15778 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT when going over a bumps vehicle made weird sounds. took vehicle to mechanic and mechanic determined there was a ball	8 ~ 44820 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when turning on signal light and hazard flashing warning light vehicle would shut down without warning. dealer was aware of	7 ~ 71000 miles
TIRES vehicle had a blowout with firestone brand tires (firehawk lh p215/60 r16 94v)that seems to have the same structural damage	7 ~ 5000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ~both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle...	7 ~ 66556 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlight covers on the vehicle collect moisture and fog over to the extent that visibility is impaired. the moisture...	6 ~ 12852 miles
POWER TRAIN while traveling in warm weather and without any indication speedometer failed giving no proper reading. dealer has been contacted. please	6 ~ 72000 miles
SEATS smell of exhaust inside of vehicle possible failure within the exhaust system. *cj...	6 ~ 38444 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving on a smooth straight section of interstate 75 at 80 mph i apparently ran over a piece of...	5
EQUIPMENT ~both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle...	5 ~ 73000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE under torque condition of front suspension. *cj...	5
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE all four tires have worn down to belt due to spindle. dealer has been notified.*ak...	5 ~ 49400 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer was travelig 35-40mph around a small curve brakes were applied slightly and locked up. brakes stopped the wheels completely	4 ~ 24922 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE under torque condition of front suspension. *cj...	4 ~ 31997 miles
ENGINE car slowed on highway in high speed traffic causing cars to have to just miss me from behind. i was...	3 ~ 87351 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the air bag warning light first began to blink and it is...	3 ~ 68598 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving my 2000 lincoln ls the transmission tends to shift on it's own from high to to low gear...	3 ~ 55367 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling about 55mph on highway vehicle overheated. and shut down without prior warning. the vehicle had to be towed....	3 ~ 40000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying pressure to brake pedal pedal it will fall to the floor and consumers foot will inadvertently hit accelerator...	3
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experienced problems with sudden acceleration and jumping out of gear. provide further details. *ak consumer ended up going through...	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on i95 car started hesitating bucking i pulled off i95 and slowly bucked to work when i left work slowly...	2 ~ 97500 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the contact stated the brake lights were inoperable. in addition the front...	2 ~ 85000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the accelerator cable fractured and broke. the vehicle suddenly lost power and...	2 ~ 80500 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 lincoln ls with 60k miles. unusual smells inside car. found warped exhaust manifolds and damaged attachement bolts. dealer service	2 ~ 77143 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the head light lenses fogged up. *jb the front right headlight developes moisture on the inside thus not being able	2 ~ 20000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY one of the tires was losing air due to a side wall plug that was installed by the dealer without...	2 ~ 29250 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE front bumper air deflector on car has been a major problems since we first drove car off the lot. we...	2
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION turned sterring wheel to change lanes. left front balljoint snapped into causing left front wheel to turn sideways which caused...	2
WHEELS my wife reported this incident yesterday but without the v.i.n. motor trend's car of the year had a major failure...	2 ~ 20750 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer noticed smoke coming from hood of vehicle. dealer doesn't know exactly where it's coming from. radiator cap was loose...	2 ~ 26789 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes brake pedal becomes very hard and resists application cause unknown. high altitude and cold conditions make it	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING smell of exhaust inside of vehicle possible failure within the exhaust system. *cj...	2 ~ 12500 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result air bags were inoperative and...	2 ~ 58500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES randomly when applying the brakes the car accelerates instead of stopping. this is referred to as unintended acceleration. in some...	1 ~ 48000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the contact was traveling 35 mph when the horn failed to work....	1 ~ 80000 miles
VISIBILITY the interior rear-view mirror burst and leaked liquid inside the car while it was being driven. the liquid etched holes...	1 ~ 103000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i have a 2000 lincoln ls 6 months back took the car to dealership cause of squeaking noises dealer fixed...	1 ~ 98100 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my 2000 lincoln ls has had numerous mechanical problems resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs. the car is in	1 ~ 60000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. while driving at high speeds the vehicle vibrates. there is uneven wear on...	1 ~ 113563 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the contact stated the brake lights were inoperable. in addition the front...	1 ~ 84000 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. while driving 40 mph the air bag light blinks on and off and...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2000 lincoln ls gave warnings of transmission problems traction control problems service engine problems. the car would die completely after...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the air bag restraint system light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. the...	1 ~ 76100 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my car began having steering problems with speed of 40 mph and/or if i hit a rut in the road....	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2000 lincoln ls failed to accelerate. *kb the vehicle also made a grinding noise and left the consumer stranded. the	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph there was a smell of smoke and a pinching sensation emitting from...	1 ~ 76000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE driving at night hit debris in road at aprox. 55 mph. noticed fuel gage level descending. while exiting right curving...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING lower tie rod ends. *nm...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the engine failures began on july 28 2005 and have continued through this date. this engine should have been recalled....	1 ~ 64272 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a lincoln ls 2000 which had to have the rear wheel bearings replaced( done 6/27/05) after 34 343...	1 ~ 34400 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt: on may 27 2005 consumer took vehicle to heiser lincoln mercury because was having problems opening driver's door with...	1 ~ 65675 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ref. confirmation #10100980 this incident happen at bud davis lincoln 2177 covington pike memphis tennessee 38128 (901)373-5700 i went to...	1 ~ 127999 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL concerns of the locations of the brake and accelerator pedals on 2000 lincoln ls.*mr when brake are depressed it is...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER engine stall/shutdown at highway speed and during application of brakes to observe a stop sign/light. *jb...	1 ~ 90000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE lincoln ls rubber floor mats. *mr the lip where the mat bends up to be placed against the floorboard behind...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 45 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the air bags did not deploy. *ak	1 ~ 52000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning on signal light and hazard flashing warning light vehicle would shut down without warning. dealer was aware of	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning on signal light and hazard flashing warning light vehicle would shut down without warning. dealer was aware of	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this past april i had to take my car in to get the driver side window regulator fixed. it is...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE moonroof leaking on the passenger side whenever it rains....	1 ~ 70000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES rear and front driver's side tires have tread separation. p215/60r16 orginal tires. please include dot # w2x81rk 189. ak.jb...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states seat belts lock up without warning. dealer notified. *ak...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall came completely off the tire. mileage on the automobile at the time was 6 000 miles. tire has no	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT from date of purchase air conditioner blows hot arious things have been tried but no solution has been found. *ak...	1 ~ 1200 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL consumer complained that air bag light illuminated while driving. vehicle was taken to dealer on several occasions but the problem...	1 ~ 6162 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle stalls at any speed. dealer replaced fuel pump and sending unit but it did not remedy problem. *ak...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle stalls at any speed. dealer replaced fuel pump and sending unit but it did not remedy problem. *ak...	1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving windshield wipers quit working and both washer came off causing wiper fluid to spray onto the windshield causing...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer noticed smoke coming from hood of vehicle. dealer doesn't know exactly where it's coming from. radiator cap was loose...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when driving about 6000 feet and apply ing brakes pedal becomes hard. also when starting vehicle in cold there are...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the lincoln ls is made on a european model jaguar frame which has all controls on the right side. in...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC airbag light stays on. vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times for air bag light failure. currently vehicle is...	1
STRUCTURE while driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result air bags were inoperative and...	1 ~ 25000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack provided with the vehicle collapsed after tire was removed allowing the car to crash to the ground. i...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING smell of exhaust inside of vehicle possible failure within the exhaust system. *cj...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY under torque condition of front suspension. *cj...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS under torque condition of front suspension. *cj...	1

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