2002 Lincoln LS air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 24 complaints for the 2002 Lincoln LS, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt: the caller's vehicle was involved in an accident while traveling 25 MPH when another vehicle pulled out in front attempting to turn left. The caller's vehicle hit the front corner of the other vehicle. Upon impact, both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. Caller's wife sustained injuries. A police report was taken. Manufacturer said someone will contact the caller in two business days. Dealer has not been contacted yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator light flashed 6 to 7 times before remaining illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, the air bag light did not immediately illuminate. After a short period of driving, the indicator light begins to flash again and eventually remains illuminated. The vehicle has been diagnosed twice by the dealer, but the failures persist. The current mileage was 51,285 and failure mileage was 50,958.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Lincoln LS
- Engine 28 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints