Lincoln LS owners have reported 284 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (175 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Both driver and passenger side lower ball joints have fractured, been replaced and have fractured again. The stud post itself continues to fracture above the control arm mounting hole, despite both ball joints being replaced and retorqued to manufacturer recommended tightness. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the front suspension ball joint detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehcile began to shake back and forth violently which caused the contact to pull the vehicle over to side of the Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal squeaking sound emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicles right and left control Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While backing out of a parking space, the upper ball joints failed. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), although the failures were identical. Read details...