While driving in a rainstorm the windshield wipers failed without warning. As a result the drivers vision was impaired. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information. The consumer had to pay for the repair.
2001 Lincoln LS: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 240 complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 20031
- 20015
- 20002
What owners say
Intermittently windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor. Also, the new motor malfunctioned. Manufacturer was informed of the problem.
While driving the head lights went out without warning. *nlm the seat belts would bind and did not retract, the windshield cracked (across) due to stress and was replaced, the vehicle lock system was replaced twice, the front headlamp was replaced twice due to condensation, and the windshield wiper system failed and was replaced as well. *scc
The windshield wipers failed while the vehicle was being driven in the rain.
While driving, vehicle drifted across center lane sideswiping a truck and another vehicle, recall 00v359001 states lower ball joints may loosen and cause an accident, however consumer's VIN. Was not included but on invoice it states that lower ball joint was missing, consumer was issued a ticket for accident, however possible cause could be recall related, prior to accident consumer felt that something was wrong with the steering, after the accident many problems have occurred: loose connection at bulb for gear shift, automatic seat belt, mirror, and steering wheel settings intermittently fail while using the remote, automatic sensor failure, moisture sensitive wiper did not work, and reverse light bulb failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- On vehicles built through 1/22/2002, the rear door power window regulator may become inoperative, leaving...
- Rain sense wiper system information - diagnostic aid - service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of dual automatic temperature control (DATC) operating at full heat...
- Some vehcles may exhibit auto wipers that are inoperative or have erratic operation
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative auto or rain sensitive wipers
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Lincoln LS wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2001 Lincoln LS?
5 of 240 owner complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Lincoln LS?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Lincoln LS
Ball joint 99Airbag light 13Grinding brakes 13Power windows 11Stalling 9Headlights 6Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Jerking 5Misfire 5
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