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2002 Lincoln LS Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Lincoln LS has 10 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Lincoln LS

Engine
22
Suspension
19
Airbags
18
Powertrain
11
Steering
10
Brakes
10
Speed Control
7
Wheels
6
Visibility
6
Other
3
Electrical
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 21, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSIONBOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FRACTURED, BEEN REPLACED AND HAVE FRACTURED AG...
Mar 15, 2015STEERING,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MP...
Oct 17, 2014STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON THE TRUMAN PARKWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS FAST AS IT WOULD GO. BRAK...
Oct 1, 2014STEERING,AIR BAGSLINCOLN LS 3.9L V8 2002 DASHBOARD AIR BAG LIGHT HAS TURNED ON, AFTER ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL PO...
May 11, 2011STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK PASSENGER SI...
Oct 30, 2010STEERING,SUSPENSIONSTEERING LOSS DUE TO BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM FAILURE FOR THE SECOND TIME. PARTS WERE REPAIRED. VI...
Oct 20, 2009STEERING,POWER TRAINI OWN A 2002 LINCOLN LS. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE A BIT OF A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. WHILE I WAS ...
Jul 1, 2009STEERING,SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING THE LOWER BALL JOINT FELL APART. NO INJURY RESULTED DUE TO A LOW SPEED. AFTER TALKING ...
Jun 6, 2003STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAD NO POWER STEERING ...
Oct 28, 2002STEERING,SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENTMY 02 LINCOLN LS HAS HAD 2 NEW REAR ENDS AND NOW POWER STEERING PUMP AND ACTUATOR IS GONE BAD. I HAV...

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