2001 Lincoln LS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Lincoln LS, 5% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“2001 Lincoln LS--front passenger wheel- there was alot of squeaking noises coming from the wheel before incident occurred. Yesterday, going through a drive-thru, I heard a pop. I got out and inspected the vehicle. The fender was resting on the tire. I called a tow truck and as he was trying to put the car on the tow truck, he showed me the damage. The bolt that holds the ball joint and control arm to the wheel came off. Please investigate this for me, and contact me when you find something out! Thx”
NHTSA complaint #10325012, filed 2010-04, 111,000 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“This 2001 Lincoln LS sports package has substantial defects that impairs its safety , the safety of its drivers, the safety of its occupants, the safety of other drivers on highways and roads , and the safety of pedestrians. The rocker panels , inner and outer are completely rusted out. Any impact this vehicle incurred will likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven and or operated on highways and roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10683959, filed 2015-02, 123,910 miles“On july 7, 2014 , this 2001 Lincoln LS sports package was taken into an authorized and official inspection station / entity for an west virginia virginia state inspection . This vehicle was not legally and / or properly inspected and or examined in accordance with the inspection regulations set forth by the west virginia state police. This station / entity just placed an certificate of inspection on windshield of vehicle. This vehicle was not in an safe and mechanical condition to operate on the highways of west virginia . …”
NHTSA complaint #10667675, filed 2014-12, 122,650 miles“This 2001 Lincoln LS sports package had an faulty safety inspection performed on it in the month of july 2014 by an inspection station located in west virginia.. It was not officially inspected and examined. It did not meet all requirements of west virginia inspection laws. However, this inspection station attached an certificate of inspection on it nevertheless. [ an july 2015 inspection sticker ]. During this period , this vehicle had structural and frame damage , involving both the right and left rocker panels, inner and outer, being completely rusted out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653589, filed 2014-11, 123,700 milesRelated 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 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 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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