2001 Lincoln LS engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Lincoln LS — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My air bags lights are always on for no reason, I dont feel safe driving it becauae im scare its goin to brake down on my one day and I have my new born baby with me most of the time I drive the car. *tr”
filed Apr 4, 2012
“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…”
filed Apr 21, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt
18615 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 13 | 14% |
| 2004 LS | 25 | 27% |
| 2003 LS | 8 | 12% |
| 2002 LS | 25 | 21% |
| 2000 LS | 42 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.