Model year
2001 Lincoln LS
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 240 complaints for the 2001 Lincoln LS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT (67), SUSPENSION (23), AIR BAGS (22). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 354 complaints
- 2001 240 complaints
- 2002 121 complaints
- 2003 68 complaints
- 2004 91 complaints
- 2005 90 complaints
- 2006 18 complaints
Recalls
00V359001 · Nov 3, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Complaints
240 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 20, fire flag on 1, injury field 13, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS · 3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| LS · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| LS · 3L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| LS · 3.9L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| LS · 3.9L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Lincoln LS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.