Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2001 LS.
-the contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving at 55 mph the contact noticed that the air bag light was illuminated, the vehicle lost power and when restarting the vehicle the air bag light illuminating flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected by a technician who determined that clock spring was failing, the cover and contact plate was replaced at a cost of 323. 49. The contact was informed that with the clock spring failure could result in the air bag not deploying. The contact is in the process of contacting the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 88,006 and the current mileage is 88,015. Updated 05/15/09 updated 05/18/09.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The air bag indicator illuminated on the vehicle's dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on March 8, 2007 for a diagnostic test. The test results determined that the clock spring failed and was replaced on March 17, 2007. On March 29, 2007, the air bag indicator illuminated again. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer on March 31, 2007 for another diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 86,000. The consumer stated that on April 4, 2007 he was involved in an accident and upon impact the airbags did not deploy. Due to the accident there were severe damages on the front and left side of the car. Prior to the accident, the consumer complained about the air bag light being on. Update 04/30/tr.
Air bags failed to deploy during severe frontal impact collision. Seat belts failed to lock up.
Vehicle was struck on driver's side and forced into guardrail straight on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.