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Lincoln LS Lighting problems by year

24 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lincoln LS's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest LS lighting complaints

2004 Lincoln LSLights

Was coming home from the store I was going 55mph and out of no where the headlights turn off....Pulled over turned off the car then back on and work for like a min then again I almost crash because no light..A 15min drive home became 50min had to be pulling over all the way home....Due to the lights turning off on there own... *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10678161
2000 Lincoln LSLightsSeats & 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
2002 Lincoln LSElectrical systemLightsAirbags

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the battery. The vehicle stalled again and the dealer stated that the fog light relay caused the failure. On a separate occasion, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 113,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Air bagsNHTSA 10273908
2000 Lincoln LSSuspensionLights

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
2004 Lincoln LSSteeringTransmission & drivetrainLightsEquipment & accessories

2004 Lincoln ls v8 sport bucked when coming to a stop. Check engine light appeared code 92106 tp sensor. *Ts ***no answer required*** the consumer experienced problems with transmission, such as erratic shifting, harsh engagement when shifting to reverse. In jan 2005 the consumer received a notification in the mail which stated the vehicle was filled at the assembly plant with a transmission fluid formulation that, over time may cause delayed and harsh reverse transmission engagement. The consumer decided to...

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take the vehicle to the dealership, until the vehicle all of a sudden went into limp mode. The vehicle nearly stalled at an intersection and it would hardly accelerate above 30 mph. The consumer experienced other problems such as a failing headliner, the steering was squeaking and the cabin filter light stayed illuminated. The cd player was not operating properly. The consumer stated the vehicle hesitated when accelerating, and when removing pressure from the accelerator to coast. The consumer stated his vehicle now has scratches and indentations in the rear bumper from when the vehicle shifted abruptly and hit a parked vehicle. *Jb

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Interior lighting · EquipmentNHTSA 10149753
2001 Lincoln LSLightsVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

Window regulator failure. All regulators on vehicle have been replaced at least once over the last 3 years, and now one of those replaced previously is in need of replacement again. Failure renders window completely inoperative. Additionally, the front headlamps continue to build up moisture/condensation in them. These item have been replaced at least twice in the last 3 years and are in need of replace yet again. *Nm

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 10136945
2004 Lincoln LSLightsAcceleration & cruise control

Consumer request for ford to buy back 2004 lincoln ls which is experiencing problems with acceleration.***No answer required***. *Mr the vehicle would stop accelerating, jerk and on several occasions, go into limp home mode. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The consumer requested ford to replace or a refund since the problem could not be fixed. The vehicle also displayed the following; when the cruise was on the vehicle would skip, the wrench light illuminated and the cruise would...

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not work at that time, after a cold start, the wrench light illuminated and the engine had gone into limp mode. *Sc the left turn signal would not cancel at times, the dealer replaced the multi-function switch. *Jb

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10124762
2004 Lincoln LSEngine & coolingLightsAcceleration & cruise control

The consumer constantly experienced acceleration problems. The vehicle jerked and would not accelerate. *Bf this problem occurred while being driven on the highway. The consumer was advised that the problem was the electronic throttle control. When the cruise was on the vehicle would skip, when returning to the center from a left turn the signal would not cut off at times, the engine would race at low speeds and did not accelerate properly, and the engine would go into limp mode. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10108826
2000 Lincoln LSLights

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
2000 Lincoln LSEngine & 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
2001 Lincoln LSLightsAcceleration & cruise control

While backing out of driveway and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Both feet were on the brake pedal but vehicle continued to run. *Ak the tires were spinning while the brake was applied. Mechanic checked for pedal binding and ran all self test. There were no trouble codes stored in the computer system. The vehicle was road tested in warm and cold conditions. The technician determined that everything was working according to manufacturers specifications. The passenger side headlamp had water inside it. The dealer replaced the headlamp assembly. *Ph *nlm

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10031893
2000 Lincoln LSElectrical 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
2001 Lincoln LSLightsVisibility & wipersSeats & seat beltsBody, doors & structure

While driving the head lights went out without warning. *Nlm the seat belts would bind and did not retract, the windshield cracked (across) due to stress and was replaced, the vehicle lock system was replaced twice, the front headlamp was replaced twice due to condensation, and the windshield wiper system failed and was replaced as well. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility · Seat belts · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10009751
2000 Lincoln LSLights

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
2001 Lincoln LSLights

My headlights fill up with water whenever any water is present. If it rains or I wash the car both headlights leak water in the assembly. I have had as much as 1/2" of water in the headlight assemblies. I have to remove the assemblies and drain the water through the bulb socket holes then reinstall them. This is a safety problem and someone is going to have an accident because of this. There is a possiblity of someone having water in the light assemblies and while driving at night they could hit a bump and...

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cause the headlights to fail because of the water splashing on the bulbs and burning out, I had this experience, with one bulb. Someone is going to a fatal crash because of this, it's just a matter of time. Lincoln customer service center is not concerned about the problem and told me to pay to have their poor design replaced with new lenses as recommended by my dealer.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10028974

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