2002 Lincoln LS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 12% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,950 miles. 7 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.
“While driving 35 MPH on the truman parkway the car suddenly accelerated as fast as it would go. Brakes failed and car went out of control. After avoiding to hit 5 o6 cars it side swiped another car then veered to the right and came to a stop on a wet grassy area. In 2 previous incidents the engine revved up at a red light and I almost hit the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10649041, filed 2014-10, 100,018 miles“Brake failure. My wife and I purchased the 2002 Lincoln LS in august, 2005 from our local ford dealership. Later that month on two occasions my wife reported that the brakes failed during low speed stops. We took the vehicle back to the dealership but the service department found nothing wrong. The service department suggested she might be driving with two feet and asked that she allow her spouse to drive it for a while to see if it happened to him. On october 5, 2005 during a low speed stop at an intersection, the brakes failed again causing a minor traffic accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140631, filed 2005-10, 60,000 miles“While driving 35 MPH on the parkway the car accelorated as far as it would go, brakes failed and car went out of control and side swiped another car then went on a grassy strip and came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10654415, filed 2014-10, 100,018 miles“2002 Lincoln LS , air bag warning light continues to stay on. Have had to drive car for 3 yrs like this while having fear of air bag not working in case of an accident. 3 mechanics have tried to fix and it only turns off for a few min.s after they attempt a fix with the wiring. The mileage then began about 80,007. About 1.5 yr ago (may 2014) my AC /heater core fluid began leaking. It worsened when AC was turned high, took about 2 months before burning smell was continuously coming from engine after running AC and fluid was always dripping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10895177, filed 2016-08, 85,901 miles“2002 Lincoln LS exhibiting recurring brake system defects. Briefly, the warning lights for the brake system, anti-lock system and the advanced trac system illuminated under normal driving, which was followed by a hard brake with a severe pull to the side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029619, filed 2003-07, 1,808 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln LS
25 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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