2002 Lincoln LS Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 5% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“The lug nuts on my 2002 Lincoln LS have swelled on the lug posts and make it almost impossible to remove. The car went into service and I was phoned and informed by the Lincoln dealership that new lug nuts cost $100 for the car. Ford & Lincoln know of this problem but refuse to correct the problem. Is there any recourse through your organization.”
NHTSA complaint #10243030, filed 2008-09, 26,257 miles“All four 17 inch chrome wheels are cracked at the lug nuts on my 2002 Lincoln LS (strangely similar to recall notice 03v136000). Experienced vibration at highway speeds. I am in the process of replacing the wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10319472, filed 2010-03, 80,000 miles“Noticed in 2003 that the wheel hubs were beginning to crack on my chrome wheels. Informed dealer. Did nothing. After a couple of years began to notice a shimmy (shake side to side) motion. Informed dealer, they suggested new tires. Purchased new tires and problem reappeared. Dealer suggested tires had flatspot. Tire mfg. Suggested problem with wheels. Did a search for related problems such as this. Found that a recall was initiated for chrome wheels for 2003 model year, experiencing identical problems and safety issues. The car vibrates at highway speeds and have already lost a lugnut. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215963, filed 2008-01, 35,000 miles“I have a 2002 Lincoln LS. I noticed that there is a recall in place for 2003 chrome rims for Lincoln LS for cracking wheels. I have the same symptoms as what is described in the 2003 recall. I have cracking in the well of the wheel on my car and around lug nuts on my vehicle. I contacted Lincoln to see if I could be included in this recall. Lincoln told me that I would have to submit the information to this. I would like to have this inspected because I have the same problems happening that the 2003 chrome rims have.”
NHTSA complaint #10280617, filed 2009-08“The contact stated after having a left rear flat tire, the lugs nuts could not be removed from the wheel assembly. After initial inspection, it was determined the stainless steel jacket of all of the lug nuts on the vehicle were distorted. The vehicle is currently awaiting tow service to a dealer for further inspection. Updated 05/03/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10154795, filed 2006-04, 51,000 milesWheels: 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 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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