2000 Lincoln LS recalls and problems

The 2000 Lincoln LS has 1 safety recall and 354 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lincoln dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

354

Crashes / fires

18 / 1

Injuries / deaths

11 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Lincoln LS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Lincoln LS recalls

Recall 00V-359: Suspension

Reported Nov 3, 2000 · 82,300 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2000 Lincoln LS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	133
Air Bags	48
Engine and Engine Cooling	45
Power Train	38
Electrical System	24
Vehicle Speed Control	23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	20
Visibility	20
Structure	16
Steering	16
Exterior Lighting	13
Tires	11

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 73
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 27
Suspension › Front — 23
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 15
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 11
Air Bags › Frontal — 10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 9
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 8

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Lincoln LS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 129,203 miles · reported Aug 27, 2019

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. I've had to have them replaced twice and tightened up or re-fixed several times it's unsafe at time. I take chances of my life safety. I mostly have had problems on the regular streets and to afraid at most times to even think about getting on a highway.

Air Bags · reported Apr 30, 2019

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. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an unknown location. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Air Bags · at 97,000 miles · reported Mar 16, 2019

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 failed without an accident or anything to cause it to file this seems like it should be an issue that's a national highway traffic and safety administration should be interested in as it is a safety issue because of clock spring that will fail without stop the airbag it says car is in an accident the airbags will not deploy because of clock spring is defective I have a better…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 125,000 miles · reported May 4, 2018

My 2000 lincoln ls leaking from the gas tank. This was identified as a defect in 2005 but according to lincoln my VIN number is not included in the recall.this is a very dangerous perhaps life threatening . When I was last filling up my car I was told by the costco attendant I had to roll my car forward due to the leak from the tank.

Suspension · at 149,825 miles · reported Apr 19, 2017

The contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle swayed and the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact parked the vehicle and observed that the axle failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,825.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Lincoln LS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Lincoln LS: 00V-359 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lincoln LS?

Owners report suspension problems most often (133 reports), followed by air bags (48). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,000 miles.

Are Lincoln recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.