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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Lincoln LS.
Owner complaints (121)
Owners filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lincoln LS (21 crashes, 9 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 91).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | |
| Air bags | 24 | |
| Suspension | 24 | |
| Power train | 15 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 9 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Lincoln LS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lincoln LS 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Lincoln LS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| LS 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| LS 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| LS 3.9 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| LS 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.