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2002 Lincoln LS repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (1%)

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2002 Lincoln LS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Lincoln in Kansas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 131000 mi US $2000	required a new computer. ford doesn't make anymore. went through 3 different rebuilt comps through ford dealership. they gave up. took to lincoln dealer. too another 2 weeks, but found comp and replaced. all works fine now.

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Lincoln LS in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2013
Mar 2011 30000 mi US $400	Rear Valve Cover Gasket had to be replaced

Lincoln LS in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2013
Sep 2008 36000 mi US $1100	Fuel pump replaced
Oct 2008 36400 mi US $260	Second fuel pump in tank replaced. One that pumps fuel over a hump in the tank to the primary side
Mar 2011 59000 mi US $870	Engine diagnosis showed engine not coming up to temp. Replaced thermostat. Oil in the spark plug Wells. They found a crack in the bottom of the valve cover, new gaskets, and new plug seals
May 2011 62000 mi	The ls starts great when cold, but when warm, cranks for 5 seconds or more then stumbles when it does fire. Replaced fuel filter, which didn't help
Dec 2011 69000 mi US $50	I am still fighting a hard warm start problem. This time they replaced the intake air sensor. Still no better at starting
Feb 2012 71000 mi US $880	Engine hard start when warm. This trip was full diagnostic scan and two new fuel pumps. They said it was fixed, its not. Aaaarrrrgh!
Mar 2012 71000 mi	Engine hard start when warm
Jun 2012 75000 mi US $200	Still has hard start when warm. They had it for 5 hours told me to bring it back when i could leave it for a while. Then i left it for two weeks. They ran lots of tests and trials. Then they wanted to put new pcm in for $ 900. I said no.
Aug 2012 76100 mi US $250	Still has hard start when warm. This mechanic owns lincolns, and is kind of old fashion. Changed the idle air control, but that wasn't the issue. He then gave up like the last two shops.
Dec 2012 79000 mi US $875	Still was trying to get the hard start when warm fixed. Al's transmission in madison finally found that it was 4 bad injectors. Put rebuilt injectors in and all is good. Makes me wonder about the money i spent at other shops diagnosis.
Feb 2013 81000 mi US $350	Replaced 2 coils
Mar 2013 81000 mi US $230	Alternator went bad. Replaced with rebuilt one. Difficult to replace, three hours on hoist.

Lincoln LS in Indiana, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2015
Mar 2013 86000 mi US $350	replaced all 8 spark plugs and coils due to random misfire.
Feb 2014 95700 mi US $80	replaced broken drivers door window regulator
Sep 2014 103000 mi US $140	Replaced leaking pressure switch in power steering system
Dec 2014 106000 mi US $50	Replaced broken passenger door mirror. All 3 mounting bolts broke off of mirror housing. It was this way when I bought the car.

Lincoln LS in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2012
May 2010 65000 mi US $250	Rear driver side power window
Aug 2010 67000 mi US $240	Ignition coil for cylinder #2 replaced
Nov 2010 69000 mi US $1350	Right side valve cover gasket leaked damaging four cop ignition coils. also had all eight spark plugs replaced
Aug 2011 75000 mi US $350	Front Stabilizer bar bushings were bad. Ford does not sell bushings without the stabilizer bar any more. This was the second time they went bad.
Jun 2012 82000 mi US $480	Drivers side AC vents would go to heat with AC on. Replaced dual heater control valve.
Aug 2012 82600 mi US $800	Overflow tank cracked lost coolant damaged water pump.

Lincoln LS in New Jersey, United States Nov 2005 - Oct 2015
Jul 2005 50000 mi US $120	clockspring failed
Jul 2006 65000 mi	ecm faulty. problems with windwhield wipers, air conditioner, and air bag
Jan 2010 85000 mi US $200	replaced 2 ignition coils
Feb 2010 88000 mi US $60	replaced 2 spark plugs
Apr 2010 91000 mi US $250	replaced 8 ignition coils
Jul 2010 94000 mi US $100	replaced 2 ignition coils (covered under warranty)
Dec 2010 98000 mi US $120	Replaced worn swaybar bushings which caused noise in the front end. It was in the shop for a week because I had to wait for the bushings to be shipped from an online retailer. The dealership would only sell the bushings with the sway bar. replaced swaybar bushings

Lincoln LS in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - May 2014
Feb 2010 99300 mi US $80	Had to replace the steering clockspring The drivers window fell, the window regulator was replaced

Lincoln LS in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2022
Jul 2009 76570 mi C $635	Throttle control sensor quit causing car to start but would not idle. Replaced unit runs just fine now.
Jul 2010 81840 mi C $450	Replacement of lower ball joints required, however parts not available, ordered via e-bay. Repairs above estimated cost with labour. Air bag light flashing, spring in steering wheel replaced problem solved.
Aug 2010 82460 mi C $1400	Replaced lower ball joints.
Dec 2010 83700 mi C $130	PCV "O" ring was leaking small amount of oil onto manifold........minor but could smell when brakes applied.
Sep 2011 85560 mi C $1000	timing chain replaced, vacuum hoses replaced wheel sensor replaced
Nov 2015 104780 mi C $348	Original alternator packed it in causing check engine light to flash. Then car went into limp mode and I drove it to my mechanic shop where it was diagnosed and replaced. Car is running fine now.
Jun 2016 113460 mi C $44	Replace Drivers door handle. The handle began to show stress fractures in the chrome. Looks like metal, but actually plastic.
Mar 2020 116548 mi C $4396	Replaced brake rotors/pads and four tires and original chrome wheels which were cracked through at the hub facing possible wheel breakage at speed/braking.
Mar 2021 116909 mi C $898	Replaced master cylinder, repair advance traction control/ABS
Oct 2021 117180 mi	Replaced Battery number 3 for 2 defective cells. Did the installation myself.

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Lincoln LS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
Apr 2013 98000 mi US $1630	A/C blowing hot A/C Compressor and clutch 8 plugs replaced however oil burning smell cropped up 2 weeks later. Believe that mechanic did not repair properly--possibly valve cover issue, though both were replaced at 60,000. Will return or go to a different repair location.
Nov 2014 109100 mi US $4000	Vehicle's transmission had not been serviced and fluid filter clogged. Total transmission failure.
Jul 2015 112200 mi US $74	Vehicle leaks oil from filter area and sprays all over the engine compartment. Requires frequent cleaning and replacement with original equipment oil filter.

Lincoln LS in Tennessee, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
Dec 2009 121000 mi US $1500	Transmission burned fluid resulting in total failure
Jan 2010 122000 mi US $15	Replaced thermostat.
Jun 2010 125000 mi	Back panel of driver's seat no longer in place when sold.

Lincoln LS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015
Apr 2012 87000 mi US $991	Coils and plugs, due to earlier valve cover leak of December , 2012.
Dec 2012 85000 mi US $900	Valve cover gaskets replaced, were leaking.
Apr 2013 87000 mi US $1000	Valve cover leak, requiring coil and spark plug replacement Had two lower ball joints replaced (upper ok) Wheel bearings, alignment
Feb 2015 102400 mi US $450	Tie rods shot. Steering "catches" when returning center and problem still not resolved.
Oct 2015 107300 mi US $400	Engine running rough, acceleration poor. Solenoid needed replacing in onboard computer, required factory Lincoln part.

Lincoln LS in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 57000 mi US $200	valve cover was leaking causing cops to fail. replaced valve cover gasket and cops and well as new plugs

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Lincoln LS in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 272000 mi	Transmission slipping, at 273k I will not attempt to repair. Has been a very good car, still looks great, drives well, averaged 25 mpg. Sorry to let it go! Replaced with 2010 MKZ Sport., silver.

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Lincoln LS in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
Sep 2011 189000 mi US $400	replace a/c compressor
Dec 2011 192000 mi US $150	Replaced fuel pump
Sep 2012 208000 mi US $150	Replace front wheel bearing on passenger side.

Lincoln LS in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2007 - Apr 2016
Mar 2007 49600 mi C $700	Right front ball joint replaced
Aug 2007 55800 mi	The air conditioner quit working. Started working. Quit again. Started again. Seems to be working now. Waiting for next failure.
May 2010 94240 mi	Air conditioning quit working. Starts working. Quits. Starts...ect. not repaired.
Dec 2010 99820 mi C $700	Front lower drivers side ball joint and new rear brake pads.
Jan 2012 125540 mi C $860	poor heating
May 2013 124000 mi C $600	replaced tie rod ends left front.