One problem related to catalytic convertor has 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.
While stopped in traffic or waiting at a stop sign, the engine suddenly picks up acceleration to 4-5 thousand rpm - this overpowers the break power and the vehicle forces itself ahead or into traffic - only flipping the gear shift into neutral averted a disaster. . The acceleration cycle lasted 15-20 seconds.