2001 Lincoln LS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 11%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Lincoln LS, 11% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2001 Lincoln LS v8 has been in the shop numerous times, way more than I can remember. There has been issues with the ignition coils, hydraulic fans, starter, coil pads. This has all been repaired with numerous amounts of dollars. I can no longer afford to keep up with this car. There is constant miss fires and bad shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #10229592, filed 2008-06, 65,000 miles“Several engine misfires caused by leaking oil. Coil packs, boots, spark plugs, and the ignition switch have been replaced. On separate occasions, we have fixed the rear and driver side windows which fell in the window tracks, the trunk release was repaired, the rear view mirror shook when driving and the brakes are still squeaking since we bought the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10196003, filed 2007-07, 86,820 miles“My air bags lights are always on for no reason, I dont feel safe driving it becauae im scare its goin to brake down on my one day and I have my new born baby with me most of the time I drive the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10454149, filed 2012-04, 130,000 miles“The car started making knocking noise while riding on hwy 85 and I pulled over off on an exit and the car stop would not crank. It only happen this one time. It had to be towed. I had to buy a new engine. My Lincoln LS only has 108,000 miles on it. My check engine warning light was illuminated and I took the car for inspection. The spark plugs were replaced and the failure seemed to be remedied however , the vehicle begin to backfire and drive abnormally rough ,,in addition , the engine would exhibit abnormal noises and an overpowering oil odor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10397077, filed 2011-04, 108,000 miles“2000 to 2006 Lincoln LS all have misfire problems , coming from faulty valve cover gaskets, 2000 to 2006 ford t-birds have same problem, only thing is the Lincoln didn't made the recall list . Same engine though, seems that the valve cover gasket leaks oil into spark plug wells causing short and misfire.”
NHTSA complaint #10211300, filed 2007-12, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10017917May 1, 2005Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel.
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Lincoln LS
110 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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