2002 Lincoln LS suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 25 complaints for the 2002 Lincoln LS, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Ltr re his defective 2002 lincoln ls, the axle broke and the wheel and the hub came off the car, would like someone to look into this defect. While driving on the garden state parkway, the left front wheel came off and the consumer was pulled into the concrete median strip. Consumer had enough experience not to hit the brake, slight acceleration and he got control of the vehicle. It took a half of mile to get the vehicle across 3 lanes of busy traffic and onto the shoulder.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions the vehicle accelerated without intention, and then down-shifted. The driver was able to gain control and continue operation with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the lower control arms and ball joints. The vehicle was being repaired for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.