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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2001 Lincoln LS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 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
251
Latest campaign
Nov 3, 2000

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Nov 3, 2000
00V359001

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 component251

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
251Complaints filed
23Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
20Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension11245802
Air bags35148014
Engine and engine cooling2811110
Steering166201
Electrical system166220
Visibility166000
Service brakes146100
Power train146210
Vehicle speed control146422
Hydraulic135100
Structure114000
Wheels94000
Equipment94101
Exterior lighting62000
Engine52010

9 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

  • Suspension

    “The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front suspension ball joint detached. No warning lights were illuminated.”

    Filed 04/24/2023 · ODI 11518706
  • Suspension

    “The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH the contact heard an abnormal noise.”

    Filed 04/24/2023 · ODI 11518720
  • Suspension

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle.”

    Filed 03/29/2021 · ODI 11405401

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2001 Lincoln LS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Lincoln LS have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 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 2001 Lincoln LS?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 112 complaints out of 251 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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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