2000 Lincoln LS structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 Lincoln LS — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: on may 27, 2005 consumer took vehicle to heiser lincoln mercury because was having problems opening driver's door with key or keyless entry. Door would sound like it unlocked, but would not open. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, who did a full diagnostic test on door and fond that door lock rod…”
filed Jun 17, 2005
“This incident happen at bud davis lincoln 2177 covington pike memphis, tn 38128 (901)373-5700 I purchase a key; a security remote to be programed, in the process I ended up with a broken driver door. I have the oem part that came off this vehicle. The new part which replace it now has gears to…”
filed Dec 3, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled…
TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2020Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt
02162 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2005Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt
04251 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 27, 2004
Structure problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 LS | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 LS | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 LS | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 LS | 11 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Lincoln LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.