2001 Lincoln LS air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 33 complaints for the 2001 Lincoln LS, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was traveling in my 2001 lincoln ls when I was struck by another vehicle resulting in my vehicle rolling laterally and also end over end. My car sustained a frontal impact severe enough to result in the structural steel bumper being split in two and the transmission oil cooler, radiator and air-conditioning condenser and associated radiator wall being smashed against the front of the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH, a loud noise was heard and the seat belts seized abnormally. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Lincoln LS
- Suspension 119 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints