2004 Lincoln LS: check engine light

Filed Dec 3, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 88,500 miles · MO

Going from a stop or accelerating on the high way the car will throw a etc check engine light and wont move over 3-4 miles per hour. Then goes into a very rough idle, until one turns off the car and restarts then drives fine for a few mins the goes right back into the etc engine fail mode.... Very dangers if merging onto traffic. Almost been hit several times cause of the problem.

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Engine · 67,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would experience difficulty accelerating while driving at various speeds. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the catalytic converter was replaced on two occasions. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where various unknown repairs were performed. The failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Transmission · 45,187 miles · OK

My 2004 lincoln ls v6 sedan loses power and stalls. The wrench appears in the window and the engine light comes on. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer several times. Once the coils were replaced; most recently I took the car and the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. This morning I was on the turnpike in high speed traffic and the car lost power, the wrench appeared and the engine light is on. I'm frustrated that a car with only 45k miles and in otherwise good condition can not be driven without fear of causing a major accident. The warranty hasn't covered the problem -- I've taken it to the dealer on numerous occasions -- and I've spent thousands of dollars. What is being done to investigate this office deficiency?

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Engine · 97,153 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving 60 MPH the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off. The dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who stated that the coils failed. The coils were repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 97,153 and the current mileage was 124,000. Updated 10/05/10. *lj updated 10/05/10

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Engine · 49,000 miles · KS

My 2004 lincoln ls has never been in an accident. Approximately 60 days ago my "check engine" light came on after getting bad gas. Was able to reset by removing the battery and reinstalling. No engine light on all the time. No acceleration, and today got etc engine failure mode. Stopped car, restarted and would then go more than the 15 MPH in "failure mode". But still doesn't accelerate like it should.

Filed Jun 5, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 91,800 miles · MI

Vehicle runs very rough. Will not accelerate over 2800 RPM and shakes badly. Check engine light is flashing. Checked codes p0304 and p0306. Chop states it is faulty ignition coils.

Filed Sep 22, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 70,836 miles · GA

First it started out in july 2007,AC wasn't blowing like it should be replaced control heads. Then my trac control light came on and park brake light was on checked and advised replaced speed sensor. Then check engine light came on found upstream bank 2 02 sensor reading out of spec. Replaced 02 sensor and clear codes. That cost me$1285.51. Which I replaced sensor,spark plugs,coil then in jan 2008 my transmission shift hard into reverse checked and advised found faults in solenoid,valve body,trans filter,repaired clear codes,ok. Replaced drive belt and pulley. That bill was 1318.72. Well then in 08/2008 same thing transmission shifts rough concern cylinder misfire. Check engine light back on. Thank god had a recall from ford on that. Found contamination in both sides replaced affected coils,plugs,and cover which they only replaced 4 of the 8 coils. That would have been 593.18. Then on 08/2008 coolant leak just 3 days after getting it out of the shop had to replace leaking thermostat connector. Haven't had any problems running hot until they worked on it 08/11/2008. *tr the power window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the regulator/motor. Updated 10/22/08.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · 61,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving 60 MPH, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the deployment was due to an impact. The vehicle was not serviced by the dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 61,000. Updated 09/10/08 *bf the AC started to blow hot air. The check engine light illuminated, the support handle in the back of the vehicle broke. Update 09/16/08.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Lights, Steering · 4,945 miles · NY

2004 lincoln ls v8 sport bucked when coming to a stop. Check engine light appeared code 92106 tp sensor. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer experienced problems with transmission, such as erratic shifting, harsh engagement when shifting to reverse. In jan 2005 the consumer received a notification in the mail which stated the vehicle was filled at the assembly plant with a transmission fluid formulation that, over time may cause delayed and harsh reverse transmission engagement. The consumer decided to take the vehicle to the dealership, until the vehicle all of a sudden went into limp mode. The vehicle nearly stalled at an intersection and it would hardly accelerate above 30 MPH. The consumer experienced other problems such as a failing headliner, the steering was squeaking and the cabin filter light stayed illuminated. The cd player was not operating properly. The consumer stated the vehicle hesitated when accelerating, and when removing pressure from the accelerator to coast. The consumer stated his vehicle now has scratches and indentations in the rear bumper from when the vehicle shifted abruptly and hit a parked vehicle.