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TiresPart report

2002 Lincoln LS Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 121 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“We purchased a 2002 Lincoln lse about 15 months ago. About a week ago we took it in for service and was told they couldn't find anything then 3 days later brought it in with the same problem and new brakes were installed an we were told we would be needing new tires. We asked if needed to be done then but the service person said soon. 7 days later while driving on the florida turnpike in the fast lane our left rear drivers side tire literally blew off the car leaving nothing but the rim. …”

NHTSA complaint #10080901, filed 2004-07, 29,000 miles

“On 12/19/08 approx., 1630 p.m., as we were driving the 2002 Lincoln LS car, it was tremendously shaking as if it was going to fall apart and/or the tires had gone flat. We pulled over and checked the tires for flats and there were none. We then phoned the dealership to report this new problem as we informed them that we were experiencing problem after problem . The check engine light had come back on the same day we'd picked it up for that repair and remained on, along w/new issues. We were told we could bring the car into the dealership on tuesday, 12/23/08. …”

NHTSA complaint #10253914, filed 2009-01

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200616%
200544%
200334%
200222%
200121%
200093%

Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln LS

Engine cooling
25 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology