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2002 Lincoln LS Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
21%of 121 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 21% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 2 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 2002 Lincoln LS v8 has broken down in numerous ways. All ignition coils have had to be replaced, two window motors, airbag connector clip, my tie rod ends are bad, my car has actually shut off completely while driving up the 15 north three times while my son was in the car with me and now my transmission has completely stopped working. …”

NHTSA complaint #10281000, filed 2009-08, 73,000 miles

“My car has numerous parts that tear up repeatedly, within a 6 months time. Valve cover gasket had replaced twice within a 6 months time. The coil packs go up very often. I had panel buttons just tear up for no reason three times! Wheel caps replaced numerous times. Overheating issues, door locking issues, battery replaced twice within 2 years time. Ac issues, (I never used my AC..at all) . This car has a lot of problems on the t.s.bulletin. …”

NHTSA complaint #10355036, filed 2010-09, 25,000 miles

“My 2002 Lincoln LS's engine light came on at the end on may, I had autozone do a free test on it and it read that it was misfiring on cylinders 3 and 4. I took it on and had a tune up and replaced 2 of the 8 coils (which was about $500 total). A month later it started doing the same thing, it shutters when I reach the speed of 40 MPH and it idles like a semi. I have yet to take it in, I rarely drive it because of it. I got an estimate for another $500, just for the other 6 coils.”

NHTSA complaint #10281142, filed 2009-08, 75,000 miles

“2002 Lincoln LS experiences sporadic engine failure. The vehicle has stalled at low and high speeds. I have spoke to two separate representatives form ford. They have acknowledged that the problem exists and as of this date they have no repair available. I was told that the problem is with a computer program.”

NHTSA complaint #10036906, filed 2003-08, 1,500 miles

“I was driving down the highway at 50 MPH when I heard a loud noise coming from the back passenger side. Then I felt the car go out of control and I managed to safely get the car to the shoulder. My passenger door side airbag came out. When I got out of the car my tire was almost completely of the rim. I had my car towed to the repair shop and they said I needed a new axle, wheel bearing, control arm, rotor, rim and tire. Upon further inspection they realized the rim went through the underside of trunk and damaged battery and electrical components. …”

NHTSA complaint #10400468, filed 2011-05, 95,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006211%
20051314%
20042527%
2003812%
20022521%
20012611%
20004212%

Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln LS

Air bags
24 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsBrakes
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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