2001 Lincoln LS: engine failure

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

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

Engine failure by model year

2006
2
2005
1
2004
3
2003
1
2002
3
2001
5
2000
4

What owners say

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 85,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH, a loud noise was heard and the seat belts seized abnormally. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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 Jan 3, 2011 · Engine · 126,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he would need to replace the engine due to the timing chain tensioner being fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 04/15/11*lj updated 12/19/2011

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 18, 2001 · Engine · OK

During my 2nd oil/filter change, the mechanic decovered oil on the compressor. I took the car in on tues 05/29/01. I was told that the right head gasket was leaking and that lincoln would have to replace w/ new engine, because that was the policy of lincoln. When I picked my car up on 06/13/01, much to my surprise the ticket indicated a "remanufactured" engine. I'm wondering how many miles, etc this engine has on it???