Two problems related to service brakes 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 mph, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle responded 8-10 minutes later. The vehicle speed was 120 mph at the time the contact regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact shifted into neutral (n) and veered to the side of the road where the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact then shifted into park (p). However, the rpms revved up to 5,000 mph. The contact turned off the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
While applying the brakes vehicle will stall without prior warning. Consumer had no power steering or brakes.