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2000 Lincoln LS Lighting problems

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln LS's lights with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on June 24, 2010. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Lighting complaints

LightsSeats & seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact stated the brake lights were inoperable. In addition, the front passenger seat belt was inoperable. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 84,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Seat beltsNHTSA 10339890
SuspensionLights

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact stated that both the head and tail lights constantly failed and the front lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle have failed twice. The dealer replaced the lower control arm and ball joints, but the failure still persists. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that she would receive a call back. The failure mileage was 92,000 and current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Incident Suspension · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10257542
Lights

The passanger headlights started to fog up, then the driver. Contacted lincoln they said theres was nothing they could do about it. I have talked to other lincoln ls owners and they said they have had the same problem. Lincoln sated that I sould just buy new ones at 295.99 A headlight plus install.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10058924
Engine & coolingLightsVisibility & wipersAirbagsBody, doors & structureSeats & seat belts

While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, air bags were inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed, per dealership. The dealership replaced every air bag component, but the problem still existed.*Ak the right front headlight held moisture and the fog light held water. The dealer replaced the headlights and fog lights. The bulb for the left side fog light burned out. The left seat was loose. The dealer replaced the clips on the back of the seat. The...

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driver's side front door wouldn't open front he inside. The dealer replaced the handle. The check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled while the vehicle was stopped. The dealer replaced the intake hose. The engine made noise. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. The passenger's side front power window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the window regulator. Wind noise could be heard around both doors. The dealer replaced both body seals. *Nlm

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Air bags · Structure · SeatsNHTSA 10044390
Electrical systemLights

When turning on signal light and hazard flashing warning light vehicle would shut down without warning. Dealer was aware of the problem. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10042778
Lights

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the headlight on the passenger side went out for a short period of time.*Ak. The seal was broken on the passenger side which caused condensation. *Ph *jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10031887
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainLightsBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

~Both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle transmission misses gear going up inclines ~vehicle misfires and engine idles rough at times, dealer found nothing wrong ~replace back right side and front driver side window regulators after failures ~moonroof switch went bad ~lug nuts on vehicle strip easily, have to replace most of them ~shifts extremely rough from reverse to park ~engine idle sound terrible for a luxury car,...

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ever after dealer tune up ~had to replace engine gaskets, coolant leaked into engine block contaminating the oil ~headlights fog over after any precipitation, very dangerous ~lower front bumper is separating from the upper bumper

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Exterior lighting · Latches / locks / linkages · EquipmentNHTSA 10025376
Lights

The head light lenses fogged up. *Jb the front right headlight developes moisture on the inside thus not being able to illuminate fully.*Ts

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10016061
Lights

Headlamp fills up with moisture, decreasing output of beam. Ford motor company refuses to replace despite a service bulletin which acknowledged the problem and that engineers were investigating for a fix. Dealer advised that part would be available approximately dec 2002.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10002742
Lights

The headlight covers on the vehicle collect moisture and fog over to the extent that visibility is impaired. The moisture does not go away, clear up, or disperse. The dealer says that there is no fix for the problem, although it has been reported in a tech. Service bulletin from lincoln in january, 2002. The headlights on the auto are ineffective with the moisture build-up. It is an unsafe condition. Ts

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 767983
Lights

Visibility at night is reduced due to condensation build up in passenger's side headlight. *Ak the dealer was not willing to replace the lens because it was defective. *Yh

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 885154
BrakesLightsAirbags

Airbag light stays on. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times for air bag light failure. Currently, vehicle is at dealer for sam eproblem. Also. Brakes are beginning to squeak very loudly, and left front headlight component assembly had to be changed. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Exterior lighting · Air bagsNHTSA 875463

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