Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Lincoln LS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Lincoln LS has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 121 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 25 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 121 complaints on file, 21 report a crash; across all 121 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Lincoln LS has a below-average reliability score, with frequent issues in engine cooling, suspension, and airbag systems. High owner complaints suggest persistent problems in these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | very common |
| SUSPENSION | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| AIR BAGS | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| POWER TRAIN | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 40,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
- Check suspension annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Unusual suspension noises
- Airbag warning light
- Brake pedal softness
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Lincoln LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.