Safety Recalls of Lincoln LS Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Lincoln LS. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lincoln LS.

NHTSA Recall #: 05V113000; Mar. 18, 2005

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln LS
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. The fuel tank may crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. The "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V136000; Apr. 7, 2003

If this condition occurs, the driver may experience noise and/or vibration while driving the vehicle. Continued operation of the vehicle could result in the wheel separating from the hub, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Lincoln LS
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome wheels, the chrome wheels were not heat-treated. These wheels may crack at the lug-nut holes, which could result in the loss of the lug-nut torque. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V359001; Nov. 3, 2000

If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Lincoln LS Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 18, 2005   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 56
Apr. 7, 2003   Wheel 1,736
Nov. 3, 2000   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint 82,300


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Lincoln LS Model Years

Model# Recalls
2005 Lincoln LS 1
2003 Lincoln LS 1
2001 Lincoln LS 1
2000 Lincoln LS 1