Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Lincoln LS

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 113 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V136000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,736
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-07
Owners notified
2003-04-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH CHROME WHEELS, THE CHROME WHEELS WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED. THESE WHEELS MAY CRACK AT THE LUG-NUT HOLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LUG-NUT TORQUE.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN HEAT-TREATED. ANY WHEEL THAT HAS NOT BEEN HEAT-TREATED WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train1385,000 mi
Electrical system753,000 mi
Engine7162,000 mi
Air bags: side/window656,500 mi
Suspension658,778 mi
Vehicle speed control639,000 mi
Wheels658,778 mi
Engine and engine cooling540,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission544,000 mi
Steering562,000 mi
Seats424,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine344,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system368,000 mi
Service brakes358,778 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic377,378 mi
Tires377,303 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel229,150 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2100 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2300 mi
Parking brake280,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2—
Traction control system280,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition111,500 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)140,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1100 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft166,400 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit166,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Steering: rack and pinion114,600 mi
Structure11 mi
Suspension: front17,600 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket17,600 mi
Unknown or other1200,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal122,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly17,600 mi

The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.