Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Lincoln LS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Lincoln LS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 354 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V359001 FORD/FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 122 complaints
- Air Bags 47 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 42 complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
Of the 354 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 354 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Lincoln LS has a below-average reliability rating due to numerous suspension and airbag issues. With 122 suspension-related complaints, failure in this area is prevalent, notably involving control arm ball joints. Airbag and engine cooling complaints further impact dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $350–$750 | occasional |
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- transmission service every 40,000 miles
- coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- suspension inspection annually
- air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual suspension noises
- engine overheating
- airbag warning light
- frequent electrical malfunctions
- transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Lincoln LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.