The vehicle dossier US · 2002

2002 Lincoln
LSProblems & recalls

121 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 31 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

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Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 121 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components31 reports

Engine29 reports

Air bags24 reports

Suspension24 reports

Brakes15 reports

Transmission & drivetrain15 reports

Steering10 reports

Electrical system9 reports

Visibility8 reports

Body & structure5 reports

Fuel system3 reports

See original component labels

AIR BAGS16

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE14

SUSPENSION12

SUSPENSION:FRONT9

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8

STEERING8

POWER TRAIN8

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7

SERVICE BRAKES6

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5

STRUCTURE:BODY4

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4

WHEELS4

UNKNOWN OR OTHER4

ENGINE4

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP3

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL3

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW3

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT3

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL3

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES2

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS2

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2

TIRES2

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE2

EQUIPMENT2

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM2

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT1

SUSPENSION:REAR1

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP1

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1

VISIBILITY1

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1

STRUCTURE1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1

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.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Oct 11, 2022

Mileage, where supplied

80,000 miles is the median among 89 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 47,530–103,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns 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.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.

Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

109 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.

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Jul 13, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB 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 NHTSA

Feb 7, 2019 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB 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 NHTSA

Components: STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10155551 at NHTSA

Nov 14, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions0295EXCESSIVE 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 NHTSA

Nov 14, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions041601WDS 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 NHTSA

Jun 7, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions02162WATER/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 NHTSA

Jun 7, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions042421SAFETY 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 NHTSA

May 1, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions18615UNUSUAL 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 NHTSA

Mar 1, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions18505DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *EHNHTSA ID 10014672

DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *EH

Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10014672 at NHTSA

Feb 21, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions05310SAFETY 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 NHTSA

Feb 1, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions18426AM 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 NHTSA

Jan 1, 2005 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions18383AM/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 NHTSA

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Records 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.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

Your next step

Take good questions
to the inspection.

Verify the VIN’s current recall status and ask for completion records. Ask for dated service invoices and the car’s maintenance history.Review the original component labels and discuss relevant concerns with a qualified mechanic.Ask for service records and have a qualified mechanic evaluate any engine warning lights, fluid leaks or unusual noises.Check the VIN with NHTSA and the manufacturer for air-bag recall applicability and completion. Ask the manufacturer or dealer which bulletins apply to this exact configuration.

Use these prompts with a qualified inspector. This page is research, not a diagnosis or a substitute for a hands-on inspection.