Complaints
319
Crashes
31
Fires
3
Injuries
17
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Lincoln Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#167 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:90,835 mi
Crash-related:7
#223 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:112,737 mi
Crash-related:1
#322 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:98,718 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Lincoln Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 67 | 7 | — | 90,835 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 23 | 1 | — | 112,737 mi | |
| Airbags | 22 | 3 | — | 98,718 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 21 | 1 | — | 133,482 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 101,327 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 10 | — | — | 69,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 87,617 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | 76,654 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 3 | — | 76,002 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 77,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 54,295 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 123,382 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 28,604 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | 1 | 93,667 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
67
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,835
Suspension Failures
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,737
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,718
Suspension:Front
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,482
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,327
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,500
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,617
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,654
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,002
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,500
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,295
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,500
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
123,382
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,604
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,667
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Lincoln Ls — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Lincoln Ls reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Lincoln Ls has 319 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint with 67 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Lincoln Ls?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (67 complaints, avg 90,835 mi); Suspension Failures (23 complaints, avg 112,737 mi); Airbags (22 complaints, avg 98,718 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 2001 Lincoln Ls?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,478 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Lincoln Ls?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Lincoln Ls include 31 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 3 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 2001 Lincoln Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Lincoln Ls?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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