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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2001 Lincoln LS Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 240 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Lincoln LS, 0% of the 240 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200222%
200110%
200072%

Other parts of the 2001 Lincoln LS

Suspension
110 complaints
Air bags
33 complaints
Engine cooling
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Lincoln LS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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