2000 Lincoln LS: headlights failing or too dim

11 of the 354 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln LS describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 25,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2004
3
2002
1
2001
6
2000
11

What owners say

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Airbags · IL

Smell of something burning - going to the dealership today. Headlight covers collect moisture. Airback light on - was quoted approximately $500 to fix. Driver side door does not open from inside - $85 to determine that the latch is worn off & again an estimate for $850 to fix the handle. Three out of the four power windows dropped down & had to be fixed in the last two years. Both the driver and the passenger seatbacks have fallen off. Driver seat makes noise when going/sliding back. On two seperate occasions I was unable to apply the brake when coming to a stop - car kept on rolling & I could not press the brake. Loud noise when accelerating between 45-55mph which I was told is "normal".

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Lights · FL

The passanger headlights started to fog up, then the driver. Contacted lincoln they said theres was nothing they could do about it. I have talked to other lincoln ls owners and they said they have had the same problem. Lincoln sated that I sould just buy new ones at 295.99 a headlight plus install.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Airbags, Body · 25,000 miles · TX

While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, air bags were inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed, per dealership. The dealership replaced every air bag component, but the problem still existed.*ak the right front headlight held moisture and the fog light held water. The dealer replaced the headlights and fog lights. The bulb for the left side fog light burned out. The left seat was loose. The dealer replaced the clips on the back of the seat. The driver's side front door wouldn't open front he inside. The dealer replaced the handle. The check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled while the vehicle was stopped. The dealer replaced the intake hose. The engine made noise. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. The passenger's side front power window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the window regulator. Wind noise could be heard around both doors. The dealer replaced both body seals.

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Transmission · 18,500 miles · CA

I own a 2000 lincoln ls, I have had an entire engine replaced. I have also had a transmission replaced 2 times. Along w/ replacing gaskets which leaked oil and shorted out the plugs etc. Major things! I have had numerous window regulators replaced. Seat heater replaced and headlight covers that constantly fog w/ any moisture still even after replacing several times. Radio was replaced, along w/ rear brake light bulbs short out all the time due to moisture in rear light covers! Now more transmission problems in the 1000's of dollars.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Lights · NC

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the headlight on the passenger side went out for a short period of time.*ak. The seal was broken on the passenger side which caused condensation. *ph

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Engine, Lights · 70,000 miles · MD

~both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle transmission misses gear going up inclines ~vehicle misfires and engine idles rough at times, dealer found nothing wrong ~replace back right side and front driver side window regulators after failures ~moonroof switch went bad ~lug nuts on vehicle strip easily, have to replace most of them ~shifts extremely rough from reverse to park ~engine idle sound terrible for a luxury car, ever after dealer tune up ~had to replace engine gaskets, coolant leaked into engine block contaminating the oil ~headlights fog over after any precipitation, very dangerous ~lower front bumper is separating from the upper bumper

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Lights · 40,000 miles · CA

The head light lenses fogged up. *jb the front right headlight developes moisture on the inside thus not being able to illuminate fully.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Lights · 7,113 miles · LA

Headlamp fills up with moisture, decreasing output of beam. Ford motor company refuses to replace despite a service bulletin which acknowledged the problem and that engineers were investigating for a fix. Dealer advised that part would be available approximately dec 2002.

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Lights · IN

The headlight covers on the vehicle collect moisture and fog over to the extent that visibility is impaired. The moisture does not go away, clear up, or disperse. The dealer says that there is no fix for the problem, although it has been reported in a tech. Service bulletin from lincoln in january, 2002. The headlights on the auto are ineffective with the moisture build-up. It is an unsafe condition. Ts

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Lights · FL

Visibility at night is reduced due to condensation build up in passenger's side headlight. *ak the dealer was not willing to replace the lens because it was defective.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · CO

Airbag light stays on. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times for air bag light failure. Currently, vehicle is at dealer for sam eproblem. Also. Brakes are beginning to squeak very loudly, and left front headlight component assembly had to be changed.