2001 Lincoln LS

$5,995

from

listings

$6K–$7K

price range

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Low$5,995

High$6,900

From$5,995

Avg Mileage100,000 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 2 active dealer listings as of May 2026

2001 Lincoln LS Pricing

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Lincoln LS Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2001 Lincoln LS's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 253 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

253

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

00V3590012000-03-11

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2001 Lincoln LS has accumulated 253 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with suspension leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Suspension87

02Air Bags22

03Engine And Engine Cooling19

04Vehicle Speed Control11

05Visibility10

253 total across 1 model years (2001–2001)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln LS Fuel Economy

17–19mpg combined

15-16city

22-23hwy

$3,050-$3,400/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2001 Lincoln LS ranges from 17 to 19 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

LS - Automatic 5-spd

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

LS - Manual 5-spd

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

LS - Automatic (S5)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

LS - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

3.9L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

LS - Automatic 5-spd

17mpg

3.9L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2001 Lincoln LS

10States

53%in top 3

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 18% of listings are there. But with 10 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

ILIllinois

318%

WAWashington

318%

PAPennsylvania

318%

TXTexas

212%

DEDelaware

16%

MIMichigan

16%

FLFlorida

16%

WIWisconsin

16%

OHOhio

16%

CACalifornia

16%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2001.

2001 Lincoln LS Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2001 Lincoln LS a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2001 Lincoln LS. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2001 Lincoln LS?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Lincoln LS. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2001 Lincoln LS?

You'll get between 17 and 19 MPG combined from the 2001 Lincoln LS, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2001 Lincoln LS?

SUSPENSION problems top the list with 253 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.