2001 Lincoln LS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,604miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Lincoln LS, 3% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,604 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.
“Window regulator failure. All regulators on vehicle have been replaced at least once over the last 3 years, and now one of those replaced previously is in need of replacement again. Failure renders window completely inoperative. Additionally, the front headlamps continue to build up moisture/condensation in them. These item have been replaced at least twice in the last 3 years and are in need of replace yet again.”
NHTSA complaint #10136945, filed 2005-09, 30,000 miles“While backing out of driveway and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Both feet were on the brake pedal but vehicle continued to run. The tires were spinning while the brake was applied. Mechanic checked for pedal binding and ran all self test. There were no trouble codes stored in the computer system. The vehicle was road tested in warm and cold conditions. The technician determined that everything was working according to manufacturers specifications. The passenger side headlamp had water inside it. The dealer replaced the headlamp assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10031893, filed 2003-10, 27,208 miles“My headlights fill up with water whenever any water is present. If it rains or I wash the car both headlights leak water in the assembly. I have had as much as 1/2 of water in the headlight assemblies. I have to remove the assemblies and drain the water through the bulb socket holes then reinstall them. This is a safety problem and someone is going to have an accident because of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028974, filed 2003-07“While driving the head lights went out without warning. The seat belts would bind and did not retract, the windshield cracked (across) due to stress and was replaced, the vehicle lock system was replaced twice, the front headlamp was replaced twice due to condensation, and the windshield wiper system failed and was replaced as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10009751, filed 2003-09“The consumers washed the vehicle and the next day noticed that water was behind the right headlamp indicating that it was leaking. They then notified the dealer and was told that they are aware of this problem, and under warranty, the consumers were instructed to leave the headlights on for 15 minutes, and this should take care of the problem, however it did not. …”
NHTSA complaint #568307, filed 2002-11Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Lincoln LS
110 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Lincoln LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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