2002 Lincoln LS: engine overheating

8 of the 121 complaints about the 2002 Lincoln LS describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 55,400
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2005
1
2004
3
2003
1
2002
8
2001
1
2000
3

What owners say

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 35 miles · NE

When I drive approximately 35 miles, my 2002 lincoln ls wants to overheat and shut down on me. I have to wait till it cools down and then start it up and proceed on my way.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 212,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the ball joint was loosen causing the contact to loose control of the steering. In addition, the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, three months later the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 125,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping out of gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission. In addition, the vehicle was overheating without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the thermostat, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Engine · 161,000 miles · TN

Vehicle in firestone, checking why heat blowing cool air, overheated twice since the repairs car has overheated 5 times, every time returned to shop they can't find a problem.

Filed Sep 11, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 25,000 miles · VA

My car has numerous parts that tear up repeatedly, within a 6 months time. Valve cover gasket had replaced twice within a 6 months time. The coil packs go up very often. I had panel buttons just tear up for no reason three times! Wheel caps replaced numerous times. Overheating issues, door locking issues, battery replaced twice within 2 years time. Ac issues, (I never used my AC..at all) . This car has a lot of problems on the t.s.bulletin. I contacted ford in reference to the multiple issues I was having with the car, the company representatives told me to take the complaint to the establishment of which I had been dealing with. Then they said lincoln is an independent owned establishment so I am totally confused by this whole ordeal, they know that they have had a lot of multiple problems out of that car. And they refuse to recall some of those (as I would say) hazardous issues. I was at the dealer 2 weeks ago, I was conversing with a rep. At the dealership and he was telling me how the lincoln ls was their most problem vehicle, and cash maker for repairs. (oh by the way.......I researched to find this site. To answer the question in the consumer section).

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Engine · 55,400 miles · LA

Purchased 2002 lincoln ls with the v8 motor and got extended warranty from mepco " vcs premier" ultimate warrant corp. For past 2-3 years this car has been in shop over 6 times; 3 times for overheating. First 2 times of overheating they stated the fan clutch was bad and replaced it and it seemed to not run hot as often but still had symptoms.. Now we are waiting to find out what the new problem is; in the meantime the warranty is about to expire and I feel I have a lemon car and the warranty has yet paid me back for past few repairs to this car owing us 726.17 and if they don't fix the problem I am going to end up with a car note in repairs on this car soon...

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Engine · 2 miles · AL

2002 ls overheated. Dealership replaced thermostat for $130. Drove the car less than a mile from the dealership and it overheated again. Took it back to ford and they now said the hydraulic cooling fan (hcf) is bad. They said it tested good when replacing thermostat. How can the hcf just go bad? The car still overheats even with the new fan. The new fan with labor will cost me $1000. Plus the engine still overheats. Why did they not see this when they did the diagnostics testing? My ls is still overheating and $1130 spent and they don't know what to do. Why?

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Engine · GA

I was slowing down to turn right onto the on ramp of the highway when making the right hand turn and pressing on the brake the car just shut off. I lost power steering and brake power. After I used to emergency brake to stop the car, I was able to restart the car and continue on. The next time I drove the car, it mysteriously overheated. I took the car in and explained the sudden engine stope and the overheating...and the dealer only addressed the over heating problem. Nothing was said or discussed about the car just turning off for no reason.