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2002 Lincoln LS vehicle speed control problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2002 Lincoln LS9% of all complaints for this model year.

11
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
9%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
4 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle…

    filed Oct 11, 2022

  • When I drive approximately 35 miles, my 2002 lincoln ls wants to overheat and shut down on me. I have to wait till it cools down and then start it up and proceed on my way.

    filed Jun 21, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Vehicle Speed Control problems in other LS years

YearReportsShare
2005 LS910%
2004 LS1516%
2003 LS710%
2001 LS115%
2000 LS226%
LS vehicle speed control problems by year →

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.