Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2002 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2002 LS.
I am concerned that there was a recall on the 2003 Ford thunderbird as well as "some Lincolns" for valve cover leaking oil into the spark plugs. This causes the vehicle to burn oil and fill the cabin with bad gases. It requires a consumer to spend appr. $700. 00 to fix; replacing the valve cover gasket and probably needing the spark plugs that are filled with and burning oil replaced on top of this cost. The 2002 Lincoln Ls has this exact same problem, made at the same assembly plant with the same parts the year prior to the recall but I was told by Ford customer relations that not enough people complained to include this particular vehicle. The current recall/ "customer satisfaction program" through Ford motor 07m07 and it requires Ford to fix the problem 10 years or up to 100k miles. It is disappointing to leave this burden on customers who take care of their vehicles and come to find out that there is a known defect.
Vehicle had burning oil smell coming from engine compartment , valve cover gaskets were leaking oil into spark plug wells, requiring spark plug replacement and possible coil pack damage if not gaskets not replaced. This just after a 60,000 multi-point inspection, oil change, air filter change, fuel filter change and fuel induction svc at another Lincoln dealer. Lincoln should recall all Ls's and replace the gaskets at no cost in order to prevent vehicle stalling at highway speeds, as coil packs and plug damage can occur and cause loss of power.