2001 Lincoln LS: check engine light

5 of the 240 complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 29 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2006
1
2005
11
2004
9
2003
10
2002
3
2001
5
2000
12

What owners say

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Body, Engine · 108,000 miles · NC

The car started making knocking noise while riding on hwy 85 and I pulled over off on an exit and the car stop would not crank. It only happen this one time. It had to be towed. I had to buy a new engine. My lincoln ls only has 108,000 miles on it. My check engine warning light was illuminated and I took the car for inspection. The spark plugs were replaced and the failure seemed to be remedied however , the vehicle begin to backfire and drive abnormally rough ,,in addition , the engine would exhibit abnormal noises and an overpowering oil odor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was in formed that the head gasket and coil would need to be replacing. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the currant mileage was108,000. The power windows have failed two times and the paint is peeling. I bought this lincoln ls because I new it was a good car buying it from the ford & mercury dealer . I m sad to say they have let me down and I should not have to be paying double for it. I am a person who believe in taking care of what I live to pay for. I always keep up with oil changing and keeping a clean car . I have over paid more than what this 2001 ls lincoln is worth. I am seriously thinking about not buying another ford vehicle again.the cost of an new engine and other repairs out of pocket repairs cost me over $7000.00 in cash added on to my car being paid off. I paid $ 23000.00 and maid my payments on time . Thank you for your sincere concern.

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Engine, Suspension · 105,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the spark plugs and the failure seemed to be remedied however, the vehicle then began to backfire and drive abnormally rough. In addition, the engine would exhibit abnormal noises and an overpowering oil odor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the head gasket and coil springs would need replacing. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Engine · 65,000 miles · OH

The car was running out of coolant very fast. Then the check engine light kept coming on. You can smell fumes coming through the heating vents. Took it to the dealer & oil is mixing with the spark plugs & with a water midst. Bought the car in 09/2005 with 39,000 miles. Engine needs replaced at 67,000 miles. Haven't been able to drive the car in 5 months. Estimate cost to replace with a used engine is $3,794.60. The dealer sold this car in this condition. They need to recall all the lincoln ls.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Body, Brakes · OH

2001 lincoln ls had an air vent facing the wrong way causing water to enter into the trunk.***no answer required***. *mr the cd player malfunctioned, front rotors were below specifications and needed to be replaced, when the key was turned on, fresh gasoline was smelled, the vehicle would take 5 seconds to crank before it turned over, slipping was felt in the front end, the engine light had come on and had gone off when the speed was decreased below 60 MPH, the #4 coil had gone bad and needed replacement and on another occasion a loud bang was heard under the hood along with white smoke due to a cracked intake manifold. The brake pads had about 2k miles left on them. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

Filed May 25, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 1,500 miles · VI

Dt: the car had a noise in the right front tire that started 2 weeks after the car was bought. The car has been repaired at least 5 times. Still makes noise and sounds as if the whole front is falling apart. Currently, using oil more than normal, has been checked oil leaks and found none. The engine has an idle miss, and every time starting it has white smoke, this is been going on since january 2003. Dealer has repaired the car with lots of parts, but it is still not fixed. And still using oil, when driving over 60 MPH the check engine light comes on. The brake system had to be changed 8-9 months after purchasing the vehicle.