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.
2000 Lincoln LS engine complaints
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I believe my 2000 lincoln ls is unsafe to drive do to the fact that the shifting is erratic. This car has actually cut out on me several times, on the highway all lights, power steering, brakes everything and gave me an error message. The message stated gear shifting error. My dealer doesn't know what to do. Why are they are registered as a lincoln dealer if they can't fix lincolns?
Changed the coil packs several times after the third had to replace the engine and now the there is a delay in putting the care in reverse and at times there's a harsh upshift. I'm now replacing the transmission.
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.
Oil leak from valve cover onto coil causing failure. Ford knew of this problem and only recalled 2003 lincoln ls vehicles this year. I have a 2000 lincoln ls and they wont help me. It cost me over $1400.00 because my extended warranty expired in october this year. 1 month later I have this problem.
I am concerned with the safety of my lincoln. When the coils go bad the car starts missing. I was stopped being a school bus when my RPM's surged to 6500 and my car jolted forward. After the bus started up, I gave the car little gas to go, and it stalled. It stalled on the interstate the evening before. The mechanic told me that 3 coils were out. I have had the same situation 3 or 4 other times. My 2000 lincoln ls has had several coils replaced. Mechanic finally determined that the valve cover gasket was bad. After replacing the gaskets, 3 coils went out within several days. I think that from my research, the valve cover gaskets are defective and should be recalled and coils replaced or reimbursement made for coils already replaced. I feel that this is a safety issue when the car surges and stalls on the highway.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The failure is a frequent occurrence. The contact stated that when it rains, the failure is persistent. The mechanic stated that the cause of failure was the spark plug coil. The correct VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 61,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The vehicle would intermittently misfire and jerk. The engine had 8 coil packs. 4 coil packs were replaced. The current mileage was 67,000. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact stated that three cylinders were replaced in 2005, one cylinder was replaced in may of 2007, and one has already been replaced this month. The repairs were covered under the vehicle's extended warranty. While driving between 60 and 70 MPH, the vehicle misfires. The purchase date, engine size, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 46,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
Engine light comes on and seconds later engine shuts off especially while turning right or left at low speeds.
Dt*: the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased it has had problems with the engine stalling while in motion. On one occasion, the problem almost caused an accident from the rear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was test driven but the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle has been taken back to the dealer on several occasions but the dealer could not determine the problem with the vehicle. The manufacturer has been notified. The manufacturer has been unable to check for recalls on the vehicle due to a computer malfunction.
My car was sluggish and losing power upon taking it in for servicing I had five of eight coil on plugs replaced by dealership, not more than one week after my car started the same symptoms and had an clicking noise in the engine. I was told buy the dealership that their diagnostic equipment was giving them false reading, one saying that the car was alright, and the other saying that it wasn't. They couldn't do anything for me. Please contact me with an answer on what I can do.
Vehicle shuts off making a right turn. Without warning and potentially dangerous shut off problem. *bf when the consumer took the vehicle in for service he was told by the dealer there were two other vehicle with the same problem and unfortunately they were unable to find a cause.
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.
After backing out of the driveway the consumer attempted to drive forward and a loud bang was heard. The vehicle was stopped and the consumer examined the problem at hand. The consumer noticed that the left lower ball joint completely snapped off. *nm the vehicle has been taken back to the service dealer because the engine's valve cover failed and the timing chain broke.
Upon deecleration vehicle engine races on intermittetent basis- almost caused accident and car had to be shut off after stopping to prevent accident- dealer, markel ford of omaha nebraska unable to solve problem- accepting car back with no assurances of safe condition by dealer.
While driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard.this problem recurred, and dealership could not duplicate the problem.
In january 2004 the valve cover gasket started leaking on my 2000 lincoln ls [xxx]. Part back ordered until march 2004. Was informed by dealership that over 8,000 were back ordered in january. Dealership told me I could drive vehicle until part arrived. Oil leak caused the coil boots to soak shorting coils (seven out of eight coils). Coil boot back ordered (no known estimate of time for getting part) [xxx]. Am concerned about the multiple calls I have made to the local dealer and to ford motor company to no avail. I have been without a vehicle for over a month. No loaner was offered. Repair costs are escalating. Waited two months for gasket. Have no idea how long boot item will be before arrival. Seems this is a recall issue. Seems ford motor company is refusing to deal with their customer.*jb updated 07/29/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Several times during the past 6 months while coming to a stop and lightly applying the brakes the engine starts to race to the point it can't be held back with the brakes. Quickly putting the transmission in neutral corrects the problem immediately and the engine returns to idle speed. Most recently I had this problem 3 time in one evening. The last time I was slowly turning onto my driveway and the car took off. Before I could react I was on the front lawn and narrowly missed my son who happened to be on the driveway. This is a serious problem and someone is going to get killed or seriously injured.
After having the vehicle's engine replaced the consumer noticed that the engine indicator light and air bag warning light flashing. The dealer has been contacted.
I purchased the 2000 lincoln ls in november 2002. I have had break trouble at the cost of $1000. In the past two weeks, I have been informed that the car has had catostrophic damage and would be better off buying a new engine. I'm highly concerned about this occurrence and request an immediate resolution to my concerns.
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
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.
2001 lincoln ls with 60k miles. Unusual smells inside car. Found warped exhaust manifolds and damaged attachement bolts. Dealer service says this problem has been seen on a number of lincoln ls vehicles. Reported to ford motor corp.
~both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle transmission misses gear going up inclines ~vehicle misfires and engine idles rough at times, dealer found nothing wrong ~replace back right side and front driver side window regulators after failures ~moonroof switch went bad ~lug nuts on vehicle strip easily, have to replace most of them ~shifts extremely rough from reverse to park ~engine idle sound terrible for a luxury car, ever after dealer tune up ~had to replace engine gaskets, coolant leaked into engine block contaminating the oil ~headlights fog over after any precipitation, very dangerous ~lower front bumper is separating from the upper bumper
There is a problem with wiring for engine. Sometimes vehicle will not start. Dealer has been contacted.
While traveling about 55mph on highway vehicle overheated. And shut down without prior warning. The vehicle had to be towed.
While driving at various speeds vehicle would stall out with no warning. Was able to restart vehicle. Majority of times, vehicle was towed. Been to dealership 7 times for stalling, but problem was not resolved.
Vehicle stalls at take off at 70 MPH. Vehicle has been at dealership for 4 weeks and cannot find cause for stalling.
When applying pressure to brake pedal pedal, it will fall to the floor and consumers foot will inadvertently hit accelerator pedal. When this problem occurred for the fourth time, he had to avoid hitting a pedestrian, and crashed into a garage door, causing $1,800.00 damage. Dealership examined vehicle, and could not find a problem. *ak
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