2000 Lincoln LS technical service bulletins
270 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Lincoln LS.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Water/moisture in cop wells - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel
- Safety belt web stop button service
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking
- Customer satisfaction program 04B20
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Squeak/clunk noise from the front stabilizer bar area
- Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns
- Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1286
- Advance trac indicator illuminated - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1287
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and hard start/long crank
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Ngs service card version 11.0 or higher must be used for advancetrac (IVD) calibration
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0133 and/or P0153
- Condensation build up inside of either headlamp assembly
- Electrical feature enable/disable - service tip
- Intermittent drivability symptoms - reduced power on deceleration
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Unintended window and moonroof opening (false global open) which may occur when the vehicle is parked
- Engine flood during cold start, extended cranking time, or hard to start engine when cold
- Difficulty fully engaging a lug nut wrench or socket over the nut on vehicles with exposed wheel lug nuts only
- An illuminated advance trac system (ATS) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code C1286 stored
- Lack of cooling from driver and/or passenger side vents on vehicles equipped with dual automatic...
- Idle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
- ABS/ats (anti-lock braking system)/(advance trac system) warning lamp with both diagnostic trouble codes...
- Brakes-abs/ats (antilock braking system/advance trac system) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1288?B1289...
- Diagnostic trouble code C1287 (booster pedal force switch circuit failure) on vehicles equipped with ats...
- New service headlamp now available
- Musty ordor from climate control
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Musty odor from climate control
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Engine flooding, extended engine cranking time required to start, or hard start condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit an advance trac system (ATS) warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes C1288...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code B1994 (drivers...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rubbing noise while turning the steering wheel
- The air bag warning lamp may illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or B1998 stored on some...
- Some vehicles may exhibit headlamps fogging or presence of moisture
- Some 3.9L V8 engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code P0340 (camshaft...
- Subject regarding spark knock condition
- Subject regarding the availability of the day time running lamps
- Concerns with starting and / or idle condition after an engine assembly or an engine wiring harness...
- On vehicles built through 1/22/2002, the rear door power window regulator may become inoperative, leaving...
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak around the fluid pan drain plug
- Some vehicles may exhibit a engine missing or rough running condition
- Rain sense wiper system information - diagnostic aid - service tips
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Subject regarding thermostat replacement
- Information on vehicles with programmable modules
- Vehicles equipped with the 3.9L 4V may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter
- Concerns with driveline vibration
- Concerns with spark knock condition
- Concerns with engine flooding or hard start condition after a cold start
- Concerns with air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code B1994 (driver airbag circuit...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight fogging or presence of condensation inside the headlamp assembly
- Some vehicles may exhibit a long crank or engine flooded condition when attempting to start the engine cold
- Some vehicles may have the air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 (driver -...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel level condition with approximately 1/4 tank reading on the fuel...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of dual automatic temperature control (DATC) operating at full heat...
- Concerns with engine spark knock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.9L V8 engine may exhibit a spark knock condition
- Exhibiting a moaning / droning noise during light acceleratins with the transmission in 5TH gear at...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehcles may exhibit auto wipers that are inoperative or have erratic operation
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 (driver...
- Some vehicles built before 4/27/01 may exhibit a popping, clicking or snapping noise from the steering...
- Brake shift interlock
- Information regarding misdiagnosis of main controls - incorrect pressures
- Information on trailer tow wiring kit
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9L 4V may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter
- Some vehicles may exhibit a mottled, blotchy, hazy or inconsistent appearance on the top of the instrument...
- Some vehicles produced before 15-JUN-2001, may exhibit an intermittrnt crank/no start position or...
- Some vehicles may experience steering wheel nibble, vibration, and an audbile low frequency hum/boom noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative auto or rain sensitive wipers
- Some vehicles may experience a noise from the rear while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code B1994 (driver...
- Some vehicles built prior to 10/17/2000 with the 5R55N transmission may exhibit delayed reverse or drive...
- Some vehicles built through 6/14/2001 may exhibit an intermittent crank - no start condition with a short...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing advance trac light after a repair to the ABS or interactive vehicle...
- Concerns with driver power seat calibration procedure
- Exhibiting overspeed warning and reverse warning indicator / chimes activation after replacing the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code B1994 (driver...
- Some vehicles with 3.9L V8 engines may exhibit a whine or a droan type noise from the engine
- Stability assist may exhibit yellow four wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) indicator lamp illuminated...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9L 4V, may exhibit an oil leak fromt he lh or rh cam covers
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicle's hydraulic cooling fan systems (HCF) may exhibit a knocking noise
- On some vehicles, the rear door power window regulator may become inoperative, leaving the customer unable...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/27/00 with a 3.9L engine and 5R55N transmission or built prior to...
- Some vehicles may produce a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, rough idle, a check engine light, and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of comfort of the front seats
- Information regarding heated seat diagnostic help
- Information regarding steering column lock module reset
- Subject regarding vehicle systems ground locations and intermittent fault diagnostic tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear power window regulator malfunction that may prevent the window from being...
- Information on transmission fluid leak from the vent after fluid fill
- Subject regarding additional audio system static / pop diagnostic information
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery after not being operated for 2-3 days
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
- On some vehicles the transmission fluid filter may be installed improperly during manufacturing and / or...
- Subject regarding erratic radio operation
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation
- Exhibiting lack of cooling from driver and/or passenger side vents on vehicles equipped with dual...
- On some vehicles, a high pitched gear whine may be heard while driving and / or coasting at low speeds in...
- Revised owner notification program regarding wood and leather steering wheel and wood shifter knob retrofit
- Some vehicles built between 04/01/2000 and 04/24/2000 may exhibit a fluid leak at the rubber hose that...
- This bulletin mentions that some vehicles built after october 1999, have a revised dual automatic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit instrument panel squeak or rattle
- Some vehicles may exhibit an instrument panel squeak / rattle
- Some vehicles may exhibit poor or no a/c cooling from the passenger or driver side vent on vehicles...
- Information regarding the removal or front wheel anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor- service tip
- Subject regarding enhanced dual auto temperature control (DATC) operation
- Information regarding the air conditioner (CABIN) filter life indicator strategy
- Some vehicles may experience front power windows that exhibit a squeaking or creaking noise when the...
- Engine or transmission conditions such as: harsh engagement; harsh or delayed shifts; light surging during...
- Vehicles may experience air conditioning inaccurate ambient temperature displayed- vehicles equipped with...
- TRANSMISSION-5R55N-ORANGE prior to repair tagged transmission- service procedure
- Vehicle may experience several types of steering wheel vibration and noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drone noise at highway speeds
- Information to service managers and technicians inviting them to participate in the next live new model...
- Concerns with inadvertent trunk opens / trunk safety ltch cable binds
- Subject regarding front seat backrest trim panel removal caution
- Some vehicles may exhibit an idle dip after moderate to hard braking
- Concerns with the hydraulic cooling fan system exhibiting a knocking noise
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds
- Requires special procedures when communicating with the steering column lock module (SCLM)
- Rain sensing wiper caution
- The automatic transmission olny may exhibit a drone noise at 60-65 MPH(100 to 130 kph), with the...
- All vehicles with securilock (PARTS) do not use the same type of ignition key
- The vehicle exhibits an engine RPM dip when the vehicle speed control is engaged at lower speeds (30-40 mph)
- Information on special procedures when communicating with the steering column lock module (SCLM)
- Vehicles equipped with the optional rain sensing wiper system, an optical rain sensor is attached to the...
- Information regarding the unique trailer tow wiring service kit which is required for the vehicles when...
- Some vehicles equipped with V6 engine and automatic transmission only may exhibit a drone noise at 60-65...
- Information on the PCM reprogramming chart in TSB 99-26-01, which has incorrect callout for the fifth...
- Vehicles may exhibit an engine RPM dip when the vehicle speed control is engaged at lower speeds (30-40 mph)
- Some vehicles built between 4/01/2000 and 4/24/2000 may exhibit a fluid leak at the rubber hose that...
- Service tip information on vehicles equipped with shift adaptive electronic pressure control strategy
- Vehicles built from 3/1/1999 through 8/9/1999 and with a V-6 engine may exhibit longer than expected pedal...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5R55N transmission may exhibit delayed engagements between park, reverse and drive
- Some vehicles built before 8/01/1999 equipped with 3.9L engine may require replacing the instrument...
- Information regarding the availability of the front seat wiring harness
- Some vehicles equipped with 5R55N automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak from the transmission...
- Bre information stating that some electrical features CAN be enabled / disabled on certain vehicles to...
- Uneven air temperature output; not receiving cool air flow from either side of the datc when both sides...
- Information on enabling and disabling certain electrical features
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear power door locks that do not fully reach lock position and may exhibit a...
- Some owners may comment about the front door locks that self lock when exiting the vehicles, which may...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.9L engine may require replacing the instrument cluster with message center...
- Subject regarding the front seat wiring harness for vehicles are now available for service
- Uneven air temperature output; not receiving cool air flow from either side of the datc when both sides...
- Information providing a better understanding on how the sst (select shift transmission) range selector...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding the availability of accessory electronic compass
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with 5R55N transmission exhibiting delayed engagements between park,...
- Exhibiting discoloration of disc brakes calipers
- Vehicles may exhibit a drone noise at highway speeds
- A condition with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) displaying the outside temperature...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- A condition with the windshield wiper will not auto cycle with the washer fluid low
- Information regarding the availability of an electronic compass through the ford accessories catalog
- Exhibiting rear power door locks that do not fully reach lock position and may exhibit a multiple click /...
- This bulletin mentions that service replacement modules requires configuration
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Some vehicles windshield wipers are programmed to inhibit auto cycling of the wipers during windshield...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Service tip information for correct procedure for checking 5R55N transmission fluid level
- Information regarding V6 spark knock/ping during wot acceleration
- Information regarding hoisting/jacking caution
- Information regarding instrument cluster technical assistance
- Information regarding air bag warning lamp flashing
- Information regarding instrument cluster removal service tip
- Information regarding trailer tow wiring service kit
- Information regarding accessory installation caution
- Information regarding the air bag warning lamp flashing-dtc B1994 or B1998
- Information regarding accessory installation caution
- Information regarding wheel cleaning caution
- Information regarding drone noise at highway speeds
- Concerns with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) may display the outside temperature...
- Information on properly checking the transmission fluid level
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock (4WABS) indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing advance trac lamp after a repair has been made to the interactive...
- This online bulletin mentions the crankshaft position sensor location and specification
- Subject regarding vehicles with a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) indicator lamp illuminated...
- Vehicles equipped with the hydraulic cooling fan (HCF) employs an electronic actuator to control cooling...
- Information on vehicles equipped with 3.9L V8 engine exhibiting what appears to be an oil leak from the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock (4WABS) indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic...
- Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor location / specification
- Exhibiting a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble...
- Subject regarding hydraulic cooling fan actuator
- Concerns with fluid leak from bell housing
- Some vehicles with a 5R55N transmission may exhibit a clunk feel or noise when shifting from reverse to park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loose battery connection, a hard start / no start condition and / or a...
- Invalid diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) when performing self test on the front electronic module (FEM): DTC...
- Some customers have inquired about the average fuel economy (AFE) feature operating strategy in vehicles...
- Information on the availability of voice activate cellular phone
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vehicles vibration or steering nibble at highway speed
- Subject regarding the instrument cluster technical assistance
- Information on the instrument panel appearance
- Subject regarding printed service manual release schedules
- Some vehicles may exhibit vibration
- Information regarding the message center oil life and a/c filter reset procedure
- Information on checking for loose ground on vehicles exhibiting a diagnostic trouble code B1676 batery voltage
- Subject regarding driveshaft balance information
- Some vehicles may exibit vibration
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Subject regarding special service instructions for servicing 5R55N transmission
- Subject regarding automatic transmission fluid check / fill procedure
- Information pertaining to the passive anti-theft (PATS) - unique keys
- Information on the availability of the spare securilock ignition key
- Concerns with horn switch too sensitive
- Subject regarding cluster configuration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing advance trac lamp indicator after a repair has been made to the...
- Information regarding techinical assistance for anti-lock concerns
- Information regarding the availability of spare passive anti-theft system ignition keys
- Information regarding transmission fluid check / fill procedures
- Information pertaining to a new passive anti-theft system called encrypted passive anti-theft (EPATS)
- Techinical assistance resource - phone list to dealers
- Information regarding horn intermittently sounding without command
- Important information regarding cluster configuration
- Experiencing a clunk noise from reverse to park
- Subject regarding loose battery connection
- Exhibiting invalid diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) when performing self test on the front electronic module...
- Technical assistanc einformation for anti-lock concerns
- Information regarding the availability of the spare securilock (passive anti-theft system or pats)...
- Special service instructions for 5R55N transmissions
- Subject regarding radio ordering procedures
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