2001 Lincoln LS suspension problems

The 2001 Lincoln LS has 119 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

119

Suspension complaints

37%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

LS suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

00V359001SuspensionNovember 3, 2000 · 82,300 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

Consequence

IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING TIRE CAME OFF OF HER 2001 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT CALLED HER INSURANCE COMPANY AND INFORMED THEM OF WHAT HAPPENED. THE INSURANCE DENIED HER CLAIM BECAUSE THE CAR WAS PART OF A RECALL. WHEN SHE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. ABOUT THIS FAILURE, THEY INFORMED HER…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 21, 2006 · crash

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2001 Lincoln LS have?

NHTSA has 119 complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS suspension — 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2001 Lincoln LS suspension?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the suspension: 00V359001.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.