2002 Lincoln LS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 9% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,005 miles. 4 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.
“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“Vehicle was coming to a complete stop at a traffic light. While decelerating from approximately 20-30 MPH, the car suddenly surged forward with foot completely on the brake pedal. Car had decelerated to approximately 5 MPH when it suddenly accelerated. Driver swerved to avoid the car stopped in front, but vehicle struck the other car in the rear.”
NHTSA complaint #10494880, filed 2013-01, 127,000 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 miles“My wife was stopped at a stop light and started to move up in traffic to close a gap between her and vehicle in front of her when the 2002 Lincoln LS suddenly surged forward hitting the vehicle in front of her. Brakes were applied but the vehicle continued to surge forward. She finally stopped the vehicle and then put the vehicle in reverse to back away from the vehicle in front of her. With her foot on the brake, the vehicle surged in reverse and hit the vehicle behind her. The vehicle sustained damage in both front and rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141630, filed 2005-11, 31,700 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brakes also failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact had to turn off the vehicle in order to slow down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10865837, filed 2016-05, 200,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln LS
25 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 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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