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Lincoln LS Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns across the Lincoln LS, 2000–2006. Owners have filed 982 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2000 drew the most (354) and the 2006 the fewest (18).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls3campaignsCovering 2000–2006 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints982filedOwner reports across 7 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy18mpg combined2006 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Lincoln LS complaints by model year

982 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

1354 1240 121 168 91 190 18
2000200120022003200420052006
2000354 2001240 2002121 200368 200491 200590 200618
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2006 · 18 complaints
  • 2003 · 68 complaints
  • 2005 · 90 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2000 · 354 complaints
  • 2001 · 240 complaints
  • 2002 · 121 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2000–2006. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Lincoln LS owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2000200120022003200420052006
Suspension 123110247121
Engine and engine cooling 422625825132
Air bags 473324615104
Power train 3814152019173
Electrical system 241491118214
Vehicle speed control 22111171593
Service brakes 2113157870
Steering 1614106231

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Lincoln LS recalls (3)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one LS model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Lincoln LS
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
05V113000Mar 18, 2005FUEL TANK2005—
03V136000Apr 7, 2003FORD/WHEELS2003—
00V359001Nov 3, 2000FORD/FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS2000, 2001—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200017–18 mpg
200117–19 mpg
200217–19 mpg
200318–21 mpg
200418–21 mpg
200518–20 mpg
200618 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2006 Lincoln LS report18 complaints · 0 campaigns →2005 Lincoln LS report90 complaints · 1 campaigns →2004 Lincoln LS report91 complaints · 0 campaigns →Every Lincoln modelLincoln models →

Lincoln LS FAQ

How many recalls has the Lincoln LS had?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lincoln LS model year from 2000 to 2006. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Lincoln LS year has the most complaints?

Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2000 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (354) and the 2006 the fewest (18). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Lincoln LS problems?

Across the 2000–2006 model years, owners most often name the suspension, engine and engine cooling, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Lincoln LS get?

EPA rates the 2006 Lincoln LS at 18 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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