The vehicle dossier US · 2001
2001 Lincoln
LSProblems & recalls
240 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Suspension appears in 110 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 240 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
88,503 miles is the median among 166 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 65,000–111,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
1 recall campaign on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTCampaign 00V359001
Reported concern
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE TWO BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS. VEHICLES WITH LOOSE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS WILL EITHER HAVE THE FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, OR IF NECESSARY, THE BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED.
Manufacturer campaign: 00S39
Read campaign 00V359001 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
135 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
TSB 20-2233This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or pee…NHTSA ID 10177863
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
Components: STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10177863 at NHTSATSB 19-2026Some 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 accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is re…NHTSA ID 10156863
Some 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 accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10156863 at NHTSATSB 19-2026Some 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 accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is re…NHTSA ID 10155551
Some 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 accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Components: STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10155551 at NHTSA0295EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TTNHTSA ID 636096
EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 636096 at NHTSA041601WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TTNHTSA ID 10018745
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10018745 at NHTSA02162WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TTNHTSA ID 10017925
WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10017925 at NHTSA042421SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TTNHTSA ID 10014138
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10014138 at NHTSA18615UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TTNHTSA ID 10017917
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TT
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10017917 at NHTSA05310SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EHNHTSA ID 10012954
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
Components: SEAT BELTS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10012954 at NHTSA18426AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EHNHTSA ID 10012964
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10012964 at NHTSA18383AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TTNHTSA ID 10013321
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10013321 at NHTSA04251ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TTNHTSA ID 10014165
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10014165 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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