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2001 Lincoln LS
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–135 of 135, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2000–Aug 1, 2001.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15140

NHTSA communication ID: 624836

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING. *YH

Source components: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE.

Source record 624836 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15129

NHTSA communication ID: 624645

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE AUTO OR RAIN SENSITIVE WIPERS. *SLC

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 624645 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15117

NHTSA communication ID: 624603

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION. *SLC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.

Source record 624603 at NHTSA
Jul 23, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01145

NHTSA communication ID: 620998

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/17/2000 WITH THE 5R55N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED REVERSE OR DRIVE ENGAGEMENTS, HARSH UPSHIFTS OR DOWNSHIFTS, ERRATIC UPSHIFTS, OR DELAYED DOWNSHIFTS NEAR 32 KM/H (20 MPH). *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 620998 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15089

NHTSA communication ID: 621096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE) IN SELF TEST. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 621096 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15081

NHTSA communication ID: 621087

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE LEFT SIDE). *TT

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.

Source record 621087 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15057

NHTSA communication ID: 621055

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXHIBITING OVERSPEED WARNING AND REVERSE WARNING INDICATOR / CHIMES ACTIVATION AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ICM). *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 621055 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15048

NHTSA communication ID: 621045

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXHIBITING ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE RAIN SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 621045 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15041

NHTSA communication ID: 621041

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH DRIVER POWER SEAT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.

Source record 621041 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15036

NHTSA communication ID: 621032

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING ADVANCE TRAC LIGHT AFTER A REPAIR TO THE ABS OR INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS (IVD) SYSTEMS. *TT

Source components: INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 621032 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15033

NHTSA communication ID: 621029

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/14/2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT CRANK - NO START CONDITION WITH A SHORT HOT SOAK, THEFT WARNING LAMP FLASHING RAPIDLY, NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCM DURING THE OCCURRENCE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE MAY HAVE DTC U1147 AND / OR U1262 STORED, NO IGNITION SPARK OR INJECTOR PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WILL START NORMALLY ONCE THE IGNITION KEY IS CYCLED COMPLETELY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTARTED. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 621029 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14995

NHTSA communication ID: 622809

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.9L 4V, MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROMT HE LH OR RH CAM COVERS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 622809 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14987

NHTSA communication ID: 622797

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STABILITY ASSIST MAY EXHIBIT YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 - BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 622797 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15018

NHTSA communication ID: 622701

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.9L V8 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE OR A DROAN TYPE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 622701 at NHTSA
Apr 2, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0162

NHTSA communication ID: 619266

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE.

Source record 619266 at NHTSA
Mar 5, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0147

NHTSA communication ID: 619424

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 619424 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14778

NHTSA communication ID: 619466

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON DOUBLE POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCHES. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 619466 at NHTSA
Feb 5, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0125

NHTSA communication ID: 619147

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES.

Source record 619147 at NHTSA
Jan 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0118

NHTSA communication ID: 618079

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF COMFORT OF THE FRONT SEATS. THE CONDITION MAY BE DESCRIBED AS A LACK OF SEAT PADDING ON THE LOWER SEAT CUSHION AND / OR BEING ABLE TO FEEL THE SEAT FRAME THROUGH THE PADDING. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 618079 at NHTSA
Jan 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0115

NHTSA communication ID: 618070

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/27/00 WITH A 3.9L ENGINE AND 5R55N TRANSMISSION OR BUILT PRIOR TO 10/17/2000 WITH A 3.0L ENGINE AND 5R55N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED REVERSE OR DRIVE ENGAGEMENTS, HARSH UPSHIFTS OR DOWNSHIFTS, ERRATIC UPSHIFTS, OR DELAYED DOWNSHIFTS NEAR 32 KM/H (20 MPH). *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 618070 at NHTSA
Jan 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0112

NHTSA communication ID: 618065

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, LEAVING THE CUSTOMER UNABLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE RAR WINDOW GLASS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 618065 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14610

NHTSA communication ID: 617993

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE RESET. *JB

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE.

Source record 617993 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14558

NHTSA communication ID: 617940

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SEAT BELT MINDER DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE. *JB

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES.

Source record 617940 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14557

NHTSA communication ID: 617935

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1572 (BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CIRCUIT). *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 617935 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14550

NHTSA communication ID: 617857

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED SEAT DIAGNOSTIC HELP. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.

Source record 617857 at NHTSA
Dec 11, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00257

NHTSA communication ID: 616824

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUND LOCATIONS AND INTERMITTENT FAULT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 616824 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14545

NHTSA communication ID: 617110

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCHARGED BATTERY AFTER NOT BEING OPERATED FOR 2-3 DAYS. THIS ONLINE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS AS A DIAGNOSTIC AIDE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 617110 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14544

NHTSA communication ID: 617090

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL AUDIO SYSTEM STATIC / POP DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 617090 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14534

NHTSA communication ID: 616890

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE VENT AFTER FLUID FILL. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 616890 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14511

NHTSA communication ID: 616844

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MALFUNCTION THAT MAY PREVENT THE WINDOW FROM BEING CLOSED. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 616844 at NHTSA
Nov 13, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

002310

NHTSA communication ID: 616522

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.

Source record 616522 at NHTSA
Oct 16, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00213

NHTSA communication ID: 618546

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 618546 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14351

NHTSA communication ID: 618626

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ERRATIC RADIO OPERATION. *JB

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 618626 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14358

NHTSA communication ID: 618612

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING VALET KEY OPERATION / SERVICE TIP. *JB

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 618612 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

7867

NHTSA communication ID: 612260

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVELINE VIBRATION (A HIGH FREQUENCY BUZZ) THAT IS FELT THROUGH THE SEAT AND FLOORPAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE.

Source record 612260 at NHTSA