2002 Lincoln LS Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“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“This has been a continuing saga. Started approximately date below but ongoing and more being added. Have had to replace all window assemblies due to complete failure where glass fell without warning. Drivers front ball joint, clock spring ( no horn, radio, cruise control or air bag) problems with air conditioning. Trunk lining continually coming down, paint clear coat, splotches, looks terrible.”
NHTSA complaint #10239077, filed 2008-08, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. When the contact took the vehicle to the garage for routine tire maintenance, he was informed the wrench that came with the vehicle was the wrong size the garage used a twenty inch wrench to be able to adjust the screws. The contact stated if he experiences a tire failure he will not be able to replace the tire. The current and the failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 08/24/10. Updated 08/25/10 the vehicle came with an 18 mm lug nit wrench. …”
NHTSA complaint #10335335, filed 2010-06, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10012964Feb 1, 2005Am fm and cellular phone reception interference .
- 10013066Oct 28, 2002Musty ordor from climate control.
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10013090Oct 1, 2002Musty odor from climate control.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln LS
25 complaintsAir 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lincoln LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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