2000 Lincoln LS: check engine light

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · PA

On i95 car started hesitating, bucking I pulled off i95 and slowly bucked to work when I left work slowly drove home engine light came on and went to my mechanic. He checked the car out and said it is probably the catalytic converter, these ls's are know for this problem. He said I could continue to drive it safely as I only put less than 5000 miles a year but eventually it will go. I went on line and so many people have reported the same issue with all different years of this model. It has acted up several times and then it settles down and drives okay, the check engine light is on again and I wonder why there has not been a recall on this car and issue as so many people have been on line about it, it must be a defect, probably why they stopped making this car. It is too costly to repair this car because of the age and its a shame as I only have 80000 miles on it. Automakers should be held liable for these defective issues.

Filed Jul 30, 2010 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact stated that since july 2007, the check engine light would illuminate intermittently and the vehicle would stall and began to idle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not give a proper diagnosis. The hoses, egr valve, thermostat, cooling system fan and o2 sensor were replaced at a local repair facility. The failure continued to occur. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 85,813. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2010 · 113,000 miles · DC

I have a 2000 lincoln ls 3.9l v8 with approximately 115,000 miles and I have been experiencing unintended acceleration in my vehicle. Although the experience is different than the toyotas that accelerated to 100+ MPH it may be able to provide some insight upon what is going on with the current problem at hand. First I have to note that my vehicle does not have a check engine light on and seems to be in good working order being that I drive it every day to and from school. I am very attached to my car and service it regularly. When I start my car put it in gear and press on the gas the car will start to rev uncontrollably and accelerate, I have to jam on the breaks to stop the vehicle while this is happening. When I jam the transmission into park the car continues to rev without input from me but the acceleration stops. The car has been to the dealership for a fuel injection service because I thought it may be the throttle getting stuck. To no avail it didnt solve my problem and I hope it can provide some insight to save lives.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Engine · 48,150 miles · VA

Check engine/check transmission message has come on. Vehicle has less then 50k miles on it, transmission needs to be replaced already, looking at $3000+in repairs.

Filed May 25, 2008 · Engine · 45,000 miles · IN

The 2000 model year lincoln ls. After a cold start, sometimes the weather is dry, sometimes not, I will drive 2-4 miles down a fairly level road, and there is a high pich whine noise from the engine, the thermostat starts to rise, the check engine light comes on and if I do not stop it continues until the engine power is reduced and I have to stop., this occurs at speeds of 0-35mph. I stop for 5 minutes and restart the engine and most of the time it works like nothing ever happened. There is no odor associated with this. The dealer has replaced the thermostat, and some coils. These fixes have not removed the problem. It will not happen for 3-4 months then will reoccur.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Engine · 58,000 miles · NC

Engine light comes on and seconds later engine shuts off especially while turning right or left at low speeds.

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Transmission · CT

I have had many shifting problems with my 2000 lincoln ls. I have had it looked at by dealers and have been told many different reasons why I am having the shifting problems. One dealer told me it was a computer glitch and cannot be fixed. So far I have had my computer reset, fuel filter changed, ignition coils and igniters changed, fuel injectors cleaned or something like that and some shifting sensor or transmission sensor changed. With all this maintenance done I still have a engine light illuminated on my dash and my car still shifts when it feels like it. Many times when I need to accelerate it pauses and seems to not be able to find gears. The most scary incident was while driving on the freeway on december 3, 2005 my 2000 lincoln ls's shifting became erratic sputtered and then the car turned off. While going about 65 miles per hour I was left with no power steering and had to pull to the side of the road nearly being rear ended by a truck. I have yet to have an accident but fear that with this erratic shifting it might happen. I will pay whatever it takes to have this problem fixed once and for all. I have no choice but to drive this car to and from work because it is my only means of transportation. I love my lincoln and this is my second one my first was a 2001 and it had the same shifting problems but not as bad as this one. My lincoln is not the only one with these problems I am a member of 4 lincoln clubs on line and have heard many horror stories about lincoln ls's erratic shifting. Not only is this problem deemed unfixable by my dealership. Many other lincoln dealerships have given the same run around to members of the lincoln clubs that I am a member of. Llsoc is one of the clubs that I am a member of.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Suspension · 74,600 miles · GA

The engine warning light illuminated while driving any speed. Consumer was informed by the dealership during vehicle inspection, that front ball joints were loose. The ball joint was being repaired.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · OR

Oil leak from valve lifter cover gasket. Leak detected jan 2004. Gasket backordered (according to hood river ford dealer) to over 8000 vehicles. My vehicle released from dealer without repair. February returned with rough running and engine light. Oil had leaked onto solinoid shorting out several with assocaited boots. These parts were also backorder to the same number as gaskets. Vehicle sat at dealer for over a month without loaner or parts.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Engine · TX

While driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard.this problem recurred, and dealership could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Engine · 54,381 miles · TX

While driving check engine light appeared intermittently. The consumer contacted the dealership on four separate occasions. Mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Airbags, Body · 25,000 miles · TX

While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, air bags were inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed, per dealership. The dealership replaced every air bag component, but the problem still existed.*ak the right front headlight held moisture and the fog light held water. The dealer replaced the headlights and fog lights. The bulb for the left side fog light burned out. The left seat was loose. The dealer replaced the clips on the back of the seat. The driver's side front door wouldn't open front he inside. The dealer replaced the handle. The check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled while the vehicle was stopped. The dealer replaced the intake hose. The engine made noise. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. The passenger's side front power window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the window regulator. Wind noise could be heard around both doors. The dealer replaced both body seals.