Three problems related to engine 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.
My 2002 Lincoln Ls v8 has broken down in numerous ways. All ignition coils have had to be replaced, two window motors, airbag connector clip, my tie rod ends are bad, my car has actually shut off completely while driving up the 15 north three times while my son was in the car with me and now my transmission has completely stopped working. When it came to fixing the airbag connector problem Lincoln told me it was fixed and I went to pick up my car and it was still doing the same thing the three beeps so they fixed it for free and then told me my instrument panel on one side was burned out but the lights seems to work on it when I turn them on. They wanted to charge me 800 dollars for that but I refused. The ignition coil replacement was roughly 1000 dollars and I am waiting on my estimate for my transmission. Both window motors were 200 dollars a piece. I have had numerous taillights replaced and actually had a door lock jam closed on me. I truly feel that this car is a safety hazard for me and my son if it turns completely off at 65 miles an hour on a freeway with my son in the car.
Misfiring .
2002 Lincoln Ls sometimes shuts off abruptly when under braking, including light braking. So far it has always been at low speed. However, one incident resulted in minor damage because the female driver was unable to steer around a very sharp corner due to loss of engine (and therefore power steering).