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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Lincoln LS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
354
Latest campaign
Nov 3, 2000

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Nov 3, 2000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 3, 2000Latest campaign
Nov 3, 200000V359001

Suspension: front control arm

IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V359001
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Risk
IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE TWO BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS. VEHICLES WITH LOOSE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS WILL EITHER HAVE THE FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, OR IF NECESSARY, THE BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V359001 · Nov 3, 2000
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component354

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
354Complaints filed
18Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
11Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension12234411
Air bags47137010
Engine and engine cooling4212000
Power train3811200
Electrical system247111
Vehicle speed control216600
Service brakes216400
Hydraulic206400
Visibility195000
Steering154201
Exterior lighting123000
Structure123000
Unknown or other93000
Tires93000
Equipment82001

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Ball joint bolts loosen or don't tighten to specifications which causes a lot of wear and tear on the front end of my vehicle.”

    Filed 08/27/2019 · ODI 11246722
  • Steering

    “Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right and caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated.”

    Filed 04/30/2019 · ODI 11204822
  • Air bags

    “The horn and cruise control just suddenly quit working does a master automotive technician ase-certified I decided to check it out before I contacted the dealer the problem is in the clock spring the clock spring has…”

    Filed 03/16/2019 · ODI 11187187

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2000 Lincoln LS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Lincoln LS have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Lincoln LS. The most recent, 00V359001 (reported November 3, 2000), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Lincoln LS?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 122 complaints out of 354 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Lincoln LS?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.

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