Lincoln LS engine and engine cooling problems by year
139 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 6 LS model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 42 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 13 | 14% | 55,000 mi | |
| 2004 LS | 25 | 27% | 61,000 mi | |
| 2003 LS | 8 | 12% | — | |
| 2002 LS | 25 | 21% | 57,500 mi | |
| 2001 LS | 26 | 11% | 85,000 mi | |
| 2000 LS | 42 | 12% | 60,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.