no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD.
2001 Lincoln LSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 240 owner complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Lincoln LS has problems
240 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
110Suspension8 crash/fire/injury
33Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
26Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
16Visibility
14Steering
14Power train
14Electrical system
12Service brakes, hydraulic
11Structure
5313 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 110 | 8 |
| Air bags | 33 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 1 |
| Visibility | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 2 |
| Power train | 14 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 53 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2001 Lincoln LS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 92 suspension complaints. 59% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles54under 100k miles38100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other LS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LS median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Lincoln LS safety ratings
2001 Lincoln LS 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What LS owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire had separated from the joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
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. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign…
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHCILE BEGAN TO SHAKE BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO SIDE OF…
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