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2002 Lincoln LS suspension problems

24 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
24
of this car's complaints
20%
typical mileage
100,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front
    9
  • Front: control arm: lower ball joint
    3
  • Rear
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Lincoln LS suspension problems in other years

2000200120022003200420052006

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Lincoln LS suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 18

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Lincoln LS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 17, 2022 · Suspension · GA

I have a 2002 lincoln LS v8 the passenger ball joint came loose and broke had it fixed driver side has now came loose and rattling

Filed Jan 23, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 188,000 miles · OK

Both driver and passenger side lower ball joints have fractured, been replaced and have fractured again. The stud post itself continues to fracture above the control arm mounting hole, despite both ball joints being replaced and retorqued to manufacturer recommended tightness.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Fuel system, Suspension · FL

Cadilac converter rattle and make loud noises. Idler stay high, ive changed it three times dealer even tried, but wants me to keep spending money on other ideas they have of what the problem is

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Suspension · 131,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the trailing arm became fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the trailing arm failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Body, Suspension · GA · crash

Need to know if accident to this vehicle.

Filed Dec 8, 2013 · Suspension · TX

Thud noise and rattling coming from front of car (front wheels), when going over even the slightest bump.

Filed Feb 5, 2013 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shook constantly and was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that both front lower balls joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2011 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the struts, lock arms and tie rods were replaced on the vehicle, but the left front drivers side wheel continued to make noise. The contact stated the wheels began to shake whenever he drove over a bump. The dealer advised the contact that the ball joint caused the failure, but they could not replace them. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 95,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down the highway at 50 MPH when I heard a loud noise coming from the back passenger side. Then I felt the car go out of control and I managed to safely get the car to the shoulder. My passenger door side airbag came out. When I got out of the car my tire was almost completely of the rim. I had my car towed to the repair shop and they said I needed a new axle, wheel bearing, control arm, rotor, rim and tire. Upon further inspection they realized the rim went through the underside of trunk and damaged battery and electrical components. They estimated it would cost about $3,000 to fix not including the body damage. I just replaced the right front hub assembly and control arm in feb. 2011. I have replaced engine coils and valve covers numerous times.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · KY

I own a 2002 lincoln ls v8. In october 2009, I heard a load noise in the tire area and finally the suspension and ball and joints and lower arm control had broke it cost me about $800. And now the other side is making the same noise. Is there a recall for this model and year? Where can I get to check this? What can I do about this matter I don't know? The same problem has been reported online by others too.

Questions about the 2002 Lincoln LS suspension

Does the 2002 Lincoln LS have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Lincoln LS, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Lincoln LS suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Lincoln LS suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lincoln LS have bad suspension?

The Lincoln LS model years with the most suspension complaints are 2000 (123 complaints), 2001 (110 complaints) and 2002 (24 complaints).

Other 2002 Lincoln LS problems

Engine 29Airbags 24Brakes 15Transmission 15Acceleration 11Steering 10Electrical 9Visibility 8Wheels 6Body 5Driver assistance 4Fuel system 3Locks 2Tires 2Lights 1Seats 1

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