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Lincoln LS Visibility problems by year

48 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lincoln LS's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20053110
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Latest LS visibility complaints

2005 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipersBrakes

Had just come off freeway and parked. Noticed that climate control was blowing hot air (excessively). Turning the control to cooler settings just increased the blast of heat. The dual setting was not working either as most air was being forced to the driver side. The strange thing was that shortly after that, the parking brake service light came on! .After stopping and turning the ignition off and on a couple of times and engaging and disengaging the parking brake a couple of times also, the parking brake service...

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light has turned off. It came back on once or twice, repeated the steps, and 'so far' has not come back on. But the heating/cooling, or lack of cooling is still a problem even through all controls seem to be operating properly, including the passenger side temp control is operational but does nothing as far as heating and cooling. At first it seemed coincidental for both the climate issues and the parking brake issues to occur at the same time. But after a search of the web turned up other people reporting similar 'coincidences' of the same combination of problems and then finding two complains on this site that also report the same basic information, I no longer believe that they are coincidental but may in fact related. In both complaints, 10305448 and 14499467, they talk of the braking brake service light and or issues with the brake actually engaging with one also mentioning the blasting of only heat out of the ducts. I find it very interesting and possibly worthy of notice as the dealers in both complaints relate the cause to interferences between the components, the parking brake electronics and the dual coolant control valve. *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility · Service brakesNHTSA 10658605
2005 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipersCrash1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. The contact was driving 15 mph and crashed into another vehicle due to the lack of visibility between the passenger's side window and the windshield. The contact stated that the interior designs width was too large and caused him not to notice the other vehicle. The contact stated that he sustained minor lacerations to the head from the crash. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10525176
2001 Lincoln LSEngine & coolingVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

The car started making knocking noise while riding on hwy 85 and I pulled over off on an exit and the car stop would not crank. It only happen this one time. It had to be towed. I had to buy a new engine. My lincoln ls only has 108,000 miles on it. My check engine warning light was illuminated and I took the car for inspection. The spark plugs were replaced and the failure seemed to be remedied however , the vehicle begin to backfire and drive abnormally rough ,,in addition , the engine would exhibit abnormal...

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noises and an overpowering oil odor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was in formed that the head gasket and coil would need to be replacing. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the currant mileage was108,000. The power windows have failed two times and the paint is peeling. I bought this lincoln ls because I new it was a good car buying it from the ford & mercury dealer . I m sad to say they have let me down and I should not have to be paying double for it. I am a person who believe in taking care of what I live to pay for. I always keep up with oil changing and keeping a clean car . I have over paid more than what this 2001 ls lincoln is worth. I am seriously thinking about not buying another ford vehicle again.The cost of an new engine and other repairs out of pocket repairs cost me over $7000.00 In cash added on to my car being paid off. I paid $ 23000.00 And maid my payments on time . Thank you for your sincere concern. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Visibility · Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10397077
2001 Lincoln LSSuspensionVisibility & wipers

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle and began to decelerate, the front end of the vehicle pulled to the left which was followed by a grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the front wheel hub/axle bearing and hub assembly needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 65000. Updated 5/12/10 *cn the left window regulator was replaced. Updated 05/14/10.

Filed Incident Suspension · VisibilityNHTSA 10314371
2000 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipers

The interior rear-view mirror burst and leaked liquid inside the car while it was being driven. The liquid etched holes in the console and around the shifter. According to the jaguar owners website, this liquid is toxic. There are numerous complaints regarding this mirror made by magna donnelly, model 011530. Magna donnelly went bankrupt and sybesma electronics is handling further sale of these mirrors. This model of mirror was installed in lincolns, ford 150s, jaguar, acura, chrysler sebrings and other vehicles...

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and there are reported instances of them "exploding," leaking and cracking. I replaced the mirror with an older design, but believe there are many more of these mirrors still in use. After all, ford denies there has been a problem with them, despite jaguar having issued a recall, according to information on the jaguar owners website. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10311250
2002 Lincoln LSEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipersAirbags

My 2002 lincoln ls v8 has broken down in numerous ways. All ignition coils have had to be replaced, two window motors, airbag connector clip, my tie rod ends are bad, my car has actually shut off completely while driving up the 15 north three times while my son was in the car with me and now my transmission has completely stopped working. When it came to fixing the airbag connector problem lincoln told me it was fixed and I went to pick up my car and it was still doing the same thing the three beeps so they fixed...

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it for free and then told me my instrument panel on one side was burned out but the lights seems to work on it when I turn them on. They wanted to charge me 800 dollars for that but I refused. The ignition coil replacement was roughly 1000 dollars and I am waiting on my estimate for my transmission. Both window motors were 200 dollars a piece. I have had numerous taillights replaced and actually had a door lock jam closed on me. I truly feel that this car is a safety hazard for me and my son if it turns completely off at 65 miles an hour on a freeway with my son in the car. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Visibility · Air bagsNHTSA 10281000
2004 Lincoln LSSteeringEngine & coolingVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move. When the vehicle finally began to move, it failed to gain speed. The dealer repaired the vehicle within three weeks; however, the failure persisted and the vehicle would stall. Additional repairs were made on more that one occasion, but the failure recurred and the vehicle began to shake profusely. The failure mileage was 53,231 and current mileage was 58,200. Updated 12/11/08 *bf the engine leaked oil, the steering wheel made a squeaking noise. The passenger window would not go down. The air condition did not blow cold air. Updated 12/11/08. *Jb

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine cooling · Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 10247234
2004 Lincoln LSEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessoriesBrakes

First it started out in july 2007,ac wasn't blowing like it should be replaced control heads. Then my trac control light came on and park brake light was on checked and advised replaced speed sensor. Then check engine light came on found upstream bank 2 02 sensor reading out of spec. Replaced 02 sensor and clear codes. That cost me$1285.51. Which I replaced sensor,spark plugs,coil then in jan 2008 my transmission shift hard into reverse checked and advised found faults in solenoid,valve body,trans filter,repaired...

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clear codes,ok. Replaced drive belt and pulley. That bill was 1318.72. Well then in 08/2008 same thing transmission shifts rough concern cylinder misfire. Check engine light back on. Thank god had a recall from ford on that. Found contamination in both sides replaced affected coils,plugs,and cover which they only replaced 4 of the 8 coils. That would have been 593.18. Then on 08/2008 coolant leak just 3 days after getting it out of the shop had to replace leaking thermostat connector. Haven't had any problems running hot until they worked on it 08/11/2008. *Tr the power window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the regulator/motor. Updated 10/22/08. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Visibility · Equipment · Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10243077
2002 Lincoln LSSuspensionVisibility & wipersAirbagsBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

This has been a continuing saga. Started approximately date below but ongoing and more being added. Have had to replace all window assemblies due to complete failure where glass fell without warning. Drivers front ball joint, clock spring ( no horn, radio, cruise control or air bag) problems with air conditioning. Trunk lining continually coming down, paint clear coat, splotches, looks terrible. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Visibility · Air bags · Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10239077
2002 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipers

Faulty window regulators in a 2002 lincoln ls - while driving the drivers window and right rear window glass suddenly slammed down inside the doors with no warning within several days of each other. My car has 46,000 miles. This should not be happening and could be a serious safety issue. The problem is wide spread in the lincoln - do a google search for faulty window regulators in a lincoln ls - you will not believe how common a problem this is. There is a technical service bulletin for this problem - ford knows it. I had both windows repaired at a cost of 436.36 - Ford agreed to pay 210.00 Of the bill ........ This should be a recall - windows are not suddenly supposed to disappear. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10237050
2002 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipers

Replaced the window regulator on my lincoln ls2002 v8 3 times this year. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10222421
2000 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipers

Power window switch, driver side, and multi-function switch on steering column malfunctioning. Both have been repaired before but are again not responding. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10221562
2000 Lincoln LSVisibility & wipers

Power window regulators have gone out twice in same car. Driver front and passenger rear on same day. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10216965
2005 Lincoln LSEngine & coolingVisibility & wipers

Driving my 2005 lincoln ls down the street tonight all four windows were down. I pressed the button to let up the windows just before entering the freeway. Driver window came off of the track and back of the window continued to go up while the front of the window dropped down and looked as if it were going to fall out onto the freeway I got off at the next exit. Call the 1-800 number for lincoln 24- roadside assistance. Phone rep put tony wang on the line this problem was above her expertise he said it was the...

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weekend and he could not help me until monday. Unless I just wanted the car towed to the nearest dealer to sit until monday. No rental car assistance is available on the weekend. I asked for his supervisor, donald bryant was not working tonight I asked tony to have donald call me in the next ten minutes so I can figure out what to do next. That was 10pm 8/18 it is now 11:30 pm no call. The other complaint is I bought this car straight out of lease 40k miles now has 47k vibrations started at 70mph around 43k after lincoln fixed a defective master cylinder. Lincoln has attempted to fix the vibrations 3 different times and kept the car approx 7days. Car was certified up to 75k. I am suprised parent company ford runs their business this way. This is my first and will be my last lincoln. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 10200030
2001 Lincoln LSSuspensionEngine & coolingVisibility & wipers

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the throttle body assembly, which leads from the accelerator to the motor, completely fell apart. As a result, the vehicle shut off and the accelerator pedal went all the way to the floor. She was able to coast to the side of the road. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that in order to repair the component, the entire unit needed to be replaced. A police report was filed. In addition the contact heard the sound of glass cracking...

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when attempting to roll up the window. She stated that the window fell down into the door panel. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because it was not under warranty. As a result, the replacer unit of the automatic windows unit was replaced. The contact also stated that the coil that leads to the transmission needed to be replaced, however, the warranty was expired. The current mileage is 110,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 10196862

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