This vehicle has issues with the transmission shifting and/or not shifting, it shifts back and forth between high and low gears until it stalls, this time it stalled while in front of a large tractor trailer. It stalled and lost all power including steering and brakes nearly causing a crash. When I took it to the dealership they told me it was a known issue and could do nothing to fix the issue as it is a glitch in the computer.
2002 Lincoln LS: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 121 complaints about the 2002 Lincoln LS describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 61,200
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the battery. The vehicle stalled again and the dealer stated that the fog light relay caused the failure. On a separate occasion, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 113,000.
Vehicle had burning oil smell coming from engine compartment , valve cover gaskets were leaking oil into spark plug wells, requiring spark plug replacement and possible coil pack damage if not gaskets not replaced. This just after a 60,000 multi-point inspection, oil change, air filter change, fuel filter change and fuel induction svc at another lincoln dealer. Lincoln should recall all ls's and replace the gaskets at no cost in order to prevent vehicle stalling at highway speeds, as coil packs and plug damage can occur and cause loss of power.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that all of the electrical circuits, such as the doors and windows, are jammed. She stated that the vehicle stalls while at a stop light. The dealer stated that they did not have the parts to repair the vehicle and recommended she go to another dealer. The consumer affairs office stated that her vehicle is under the lemon law act. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.
Engine stalls when slowing to make a right hand turn. Battery power remains, but power steering is out and car must be stopped to restart.
2002 lincoln ls experiences sporadic engine failure. The vehicle has stalled at low and high speeds. I have spoke to two separate representatives form ford. They have acknowledged that the problem exists and as of this date they have no repair available. I was told that the problem is with a computer program.
While applying the brakes vehicle will stall without prior warning. Consumer had no power steering or brakes.
While driving, the vehicle stalled and did not restart.
The engine stalled without warning.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. tt
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include...
- Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns. oasis. tt
- Intermittent drivability symptoms - reduced power on deceleration. tt
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Engine flood during cold start, extended cranking time, or hard to start engine when cold. tt
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Lincoln LS stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Lincoln LS?
9 of 121 owner complaints about the 2002 Lincoln LS (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Lincoln LS?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Lincoln LS
Ball joint 18Airbag light 10Overheating 8Brake failure 7No deployment 6Sudden acceleration 6Loss of power 5Power windows 5
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