2000 Lincoln Ls Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Lincoln Ls.
Complaints
458
Crashes
27
Fires
2
Injuries
14
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Lincoln Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#173 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:89,517 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#228 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:77,044 mi
Crash-related:3
#327 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:60,031 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Lincoln Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 73 | 1 | 1 | 89,517 mi | |
| Airbags | 28 | 3 | — | 77,044 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 27 | 2 | — | 60,031 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 26 | — | — | 107,634 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 23 | 1 | — | 107,170 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | — | 67,561 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 3 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 15 | — | — | 61,701 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 67,727 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | 60,118 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 3 | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 103,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 8 | — | — | 59,760 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 | — | — | 124,250 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 66,556 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 38,556 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 46,132 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 91,250 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 5 | 1 | — | 82,333 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
73
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,517
Airbags
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,044
Automatic Transmission
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,031
Suspension Failures
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,634
Suspension:Front
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,170
Engine & Cooling
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,561
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,701
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,727
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,118
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,500
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,760
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,250
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,556
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,556
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,132
Air Bags:Side/Window
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,250
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,333
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Lincoln Ls — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Lincoln Ls reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Lincoln Ls has 458 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint with 73 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Lincoln Ls?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (73 complaints, avg 89,517 mi); Airbags (28 complaints, avg 77,044 mi); Automatic Transmission (27 complaints, avg 60,031 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Lincoln Ls?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,047 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Lincoln Ls?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Lincoln Ls include 27 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Lincoln Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Lincoln Ls as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Lincoln Ls?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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