2002 Lincoln Ls reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Lincoln Ls — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 179
- 6 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 16 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 31 reported crashes · 11 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,827
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
-1
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2000-2004
-74
median 253 complaints in 771 records
Top component share
12%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 22 complaints
What owners report fails — 2002 Lincoln Ls
- AIR BAGS 16
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 14
- SUSPENSION 12
- SUSPENSION:FRONT 9
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Lincoln Ls units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Lincoln Ls reliable?
NHTSA has 179 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Lincoln Ls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (16 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Lincoln Ls units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Ls?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (16), engine and engine cooling:engine (14), suspension (12), suspension:front (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Lincoln Ls?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.