2002 Lincoln LS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 5% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“When I drive approximately 35 miles, my 2002 Lincoln LS wants to overheat and shut down on me. I have to wait till it cools down and then start it up and proceed on my way.”
NHTSA complaint #11102934, filed 2018-06, 35 miles“Took my 2002 Lincoln into dealer to see why I was smelling hot engine oil they told me the valve cover gaskets leak on both sides of engine. Asked why both the service traction control light and ABS light and occasionally brake like stay on while operating the car, was told the sensor was bad and needed replaced. Upon inspection they found the transmission cooling line was leaking. My car has only approx. 80,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383021, filed 2011-02, 76,000 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“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“The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that the advanced traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. The vin was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11425133, filed 2021-07, 103,000 milesOther or unknown: 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 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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