Ball joint bolts loosen or don't tighten to specifications which causes a lot of wear and tear on the front end of my vehicle. I've had to have them replaced twice and tightened up or re-fixed several times it's unsafe at time. I take chances of my life safety. I mostly have had problems on the regular streets and to afraid at most times to even think about getting on a highway.
The worst 2000 Lincoln LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension123
- Airbags47
- Engine47
- Transmission38
- Electrical24
- Acceleration22
- Brakes21
- Visibility20
- Steering16
- Body14
- Lights12
- Tires9
- Seats8
- Locks7
- Fuel system6
- Seat belts3
- Driver assistance2
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Lincoln LS
Ball joint 109Stalling 20Airbag light 19Grinding brakes 13Power windows 13Check engine light 12Headlights 11Jerking 11Pulling 10Door locks 9Misfire 9Sudden acceleration 7No deployment 6Transmission failure 6Hesitation 5
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V359001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Lincoln LS 270
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit...
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Safety belt retraction speed. tt
- Water/moisture in cop wells - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. tt
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. tt
- Safety belt web stop button service. eh
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. tt
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. tt
2000 Lincoln LS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 22-23 | 18 |
| 3.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 |
What 2000 Lincoln LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the right and caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an unknown location. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.
The horn and cruise control just suddenly quit working does a master automotive technician ase-certified I decided to check it out before I contacted the dealer the problem is in the clock spring the clock spring has failed without an accident or anything to cause it to file this seems like it should be an issue that's a national highway traffic and safety administration should be interested in as it is a safety issue because of clock spring that will fail without stop the airbag it says car is in an accident the airbags will not deploy because of clock spring is defective I have a better mechanic for 32 years this is the first time I've ever seen a vehicle that the clockspring failed in without an accident because the failure I'm ashamed of ford lincoln mercury installing such a substandard component that is important as a clock spring I believe this is an issue that should be fixed by ford I'm not buying me or any other mechanic or any private owner
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While slowing down the vehicle, it surged and accelerated unexpectedly several times and the tachometer increased. The contact constantly had to apply the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to dean arbour ford of west branch (3382 m-55, west branch, mi, (989) 345-1590), but the cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting to determine if they had a remedy to provide to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. *tt*jb consumer stated engine randomly revs from 2,000 to 3,000 RPM.
My 2000 lincoln ls leaking from the gas tank. This was identified as a defect in 2005 but according to lincoln my VIN number is not included in the recall.this is a very dangerous perhaps life threatening . When I was last filling up my car I was told by the costco attendant I had to roll my car forward due to the leak from the tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle swayed and the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact parked the vehicle and observed that the axle failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,825.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.
I was getting on a freeway on ramp that turned not going more than maybe between 30-35 MPH and when almost getting ready to merg on to the freeway my lower right ball joint broke. Causing my wheel to turn side ways and put a dent in the fender. Later after being repaired I saw there was a recall for this, and contacted a dealership and they told me my car was not part of that recall. But the stuff that is described in the recall seemed to fit exactly what happend to my lincoln ls. I was lucky I was on the on ramp and not driving 65-70mph on the freeway other wise I might not be here to day. The tow truck driver told me he has seen that flip cars. Not only that but I have had nothing but problems with that car since I bought it almost 3 years ago. Just about everything that can go wrong has gone wrong. I have spent somewhere between $10,000 to $20,000 on repairing that car.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved off the road and crashed into an iron fence. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy with the massive impact. The front passenger seat was unoccupied, but the air bag deployed. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. .updated 06/28/16 *bf
On saturday february 06,2016 at 12 a.m. I started my car and it sounded normal. When I placed my car in reverse it started to idle very highly and was reading 3000 RPM although I was still holding my foot on the brake. I placed the car in park and turned it off. I started the car again and it sounded normal until I placed it in drive and started accelerating. The car was pulling as if it wanted to take off during braking. When I removed my foot from the brake pedal the car accelerated on it's own. I drove 1.3 miles never once placing my foot on the gas pedal. Every time I came to a red light the car was reluctant to stop. There is nothing in the way of the gas or brake pedal and upon exiting the vehicle there was a smell of plastic or rubber burn off. This started in an emergency room parking lot and continued through the city streets until I arrived home. My car only has 98,208.1 miles on it and I am the third owner. I have looked up this problem in many forums and have noticed that it is consistently being ignored and labeled as driver error. However, my foot was flat on the floor and only touched the brake pedal to come to a reluctant stop.
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Questions about the 2000 Lincoln LS
Is the 2000 Lincoln LS reliable?
Owners have filed 354 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln LS, 3.9 times a typical LS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lincoln LS?
Suspension, with 123 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles. Next is airbags (47).
How many recalls does the 2000 Lincoln LS have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Lincoln LS get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Lincoln LS range from 17 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 22-23 highway.
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