2000 Lincoln LS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,838miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Lincoln LS, 4% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,838 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: on may 27, 2005 consumer took vehicle to heiser Lincoln mercury because was having problems opening driver's door with key or keyless entry. Door would sound like it unlocked, but would not open. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, who did a full diagnostic test on door and fond that door lock rod broke. Dealer told consumer that it was normal wear. Consumer paid for repairs, warranty would not cover repairs. After consumer picked up vehicle and left. When consumer reached destination driver's door would not open. After some effort consumer got door open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125640, filed 2005-06, 65,675 miles“While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, air bags were inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed, per dealership. The dealership replaced every air bag component, but the problem still existed. The right front headlight held moisture and the fog light held water. The dealer replaced the headlights and fog lights. The bulb for the left side fog light burned out. The left seat was loose. The dealer replaced the clips on the back of the seat. The driver's side front door wouldn't open front he inside. The dealer replaced the handle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10044390, filed 2003-10, 25,000 miles“Front bumper air deflector on car has been a major problems since we first drove car off the lot. We are unable to drive into any shopping center that has a slight incline without dragging the car. We have repeatedly complained about this and are told by dealer that car does not sit to low. However I can not even go to our neighborhood post office without scraping the undercarriage of car. On several occasions we have had to use wire coathangers to reattach the plastic-like pan in order to drive the vechicle. My husband and I are not hot-rodders but 60+ seniors. …”
NHTSA complaint #751615, filed 2001-09“The inside front driver's plastic door knob handle broke trapping the consumer inside the vehicle. Dealership was notified, and they indicated it was consumer's problem. Dealership will fix at consumer's expense. The consumer had to crawl over the center console to exit the vehcile from the passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10084023, filed 2004-09“Front bumper guards, dampers, are held up by plastic bolts. This is the second time that consumer has to tie them up because they keep falling off. Consumer is concerned that plastic could get caught underneath and cause a fire. Apparently, plastic bolts are not sturdy enough to hold against different wind speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #895657, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10017925Jun 7, 2005Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004.
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln LS
123 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lincoln LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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