Lincoln LS door locks problems

Filed Apr 11, 2023 · Airbags, Body · IL · crash

Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able to move out of my seat and yet I was stuck behind the steering wheel behind smashed impacted buckled, steering wheel did not deploy the airbags

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Body, Engine · 99,999 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. While driving 55 MPH, the engine overheated and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's door handle fractured. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact was informed that the antifreeze reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,999.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · ND

(02) lincoln ls issues. (110,000 miles currently) ford/lincoln should be held accountable for this product. The amount of problems from many customers around the country is simply amazing. For ford to not send out recalls on the ls is simply a lack of professional business. The following problems are not isolated to myself but rather by thousands around the country. - clock spring replaced 2 times. $600 each - transmission problems, unfixed at this point. Will cost $3,000 + - window mods replaced 4 times. $400 each time - engine coils bad. $600 fix, and still doesn't run right. - thermostat issues. Replaced once for $300 and doing it again. - both front inside door handles replaced. $400 each time. These were specifically designed to fail after time after seeing them! - loud "clunking" coming from front passenger wheel. Looked at with no answer why. - car has shut down electrically driving down interstate multiple times only to start up after sitting a while. Very dangerous due to losing power steering. No answer to why.

Filed Sep 11, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 25,000 miles · VA

My car has numerous parts that tear up repeatedly, within a 6 months time. Valve cover gasket had replaced twice within a 6 months time. The coil packs go up very often. I had panel buttons just tear up for no reason three times! Wheel caps replaced numerous times. Overheating issues, door locking issues, battery replaced twice within 2 years time. Ac issues, (I never used my AC..at all) . This car has a lot of problems on the t.s.bulletin. I contacted ford in reference to the multiple issues I was having with the car, the company representatives told me to take the complaint to the establishment of which I had been dealing with. Then they said lincoln is an independent owned establishment so I am totally confused by this whole ordeal, they know that they have had a lot of multiple problems out of that car. And they refuse to recall some of those (as I would say) hazardous issues. I was at the dealer 2 weeks ago, I was conversing with a rep. At the dealership and he was telling me how the lincoln ls was their most problem vehicle, and cash maker for repairs. (oh by the way.......I researched to find this site. To answer the question in the consumer section).

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Airbags, Electrical · 73,000 miles · CA

My 2002 lincoln ls v8 has broken down in numerous ways. All ignition coils have had to be replaced, two window motors, airbag connector clip, my tie rod ends are bad, my car has actually shut off completely while driving up the 15 north three times while my son was in the car with me and now my transmission has completely stopped working. When it came to fixing the airbag connector problem lincoln told me it was fixed and I went to pick up my car and it was still doing the same thing the three beeps so they fixed it for free and then told me my instrument panel on one side was burned out but the lights seems to work on it when I turn them on. They wanted to charge me 800 dollars for that but I refused. The ignition coil replacement was roughly 1000 dollars and I am waiting on my estimate for my transmission. Both window motors were 200 dollars a piece. I have had numerous taillights replaced and actually had a door lock jam closed on me. I truly feel that this car is a safety hazard for me and my son if it turns completely off at 65 miles an hour on a freeway with my son in the car.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Body · 65,675 miles · WI

Dt: on may 27, 2005 consumer took vehicle to heiser lincoln mercury because was having problems opening driver's door with key or keyless entry. Door would sound like it unlocked, but would not open. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, who did a full diagnostic test on door and fond that door lock rod broke. Dealer told consumer that it was normal wear. Consumer paid for repairs, warranty would not cover repairs. After consumer picked up vehicle and left. When consumer reached destination driver's door would not open. After some effort consumer got door open. Consumer stated that the more the driver's door was used the worse the problem got. On may 29, 2005 consumer called dealer complaining that before repair driver just had problem opening door from outside, after repair problem was from the inside. Consumer took car in on june 16, 2005 at about one o'clock pm. Dealer said drivers side interior door handle broke. Consumer asked to see broken handle, consumer could not see where handle broke. Dealer replaced interior handle for $70 instead of 1$140. D consumer stated that this fixed the problem, but it was not that dealer actually replaced handle.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Locks · 127,999 miles · TN

Ref. Confirmation #10100980 this incident happen at bud davis lincoln 2177 covington pike memphis tennessee 38128 (901)373-5700 I went to this dealership to purchase a key and door remote to be program. In the process my vehicle was return to me with a broken door handle, the dealership was liable for the damage broken door handle, but insisted that I pay to have the door handle repaired. My vehicle and I were held hostage until the service manager mr. Goldsmith insisted that I pay for repair of a door handle that was broken while my vehicle was in the coustody and liability of the dealership. The handle that replaced the oem now has been modified and has gears in to prevent such problems. The handle is made of plastic and has stress cracks which prevent the driver/passengers door from opening/exiting the vehicle. I have the original handle that was removed from the vehicle by the dealership and would like the federal safety agency to take a look at this. It appears that ford has something to hide and are charging consumers for modified oem defective door handles. Your attention in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I filed complaints with the ford consumer complaints 1-800-line and did not receive a respond to this matter/incident. Has ford/the federal safety agency issue any recalls concerning these incidents? If the federal safety agency would like me to ship the defective part please respond with instruction by email. Thank you.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Body · 127,989 miles · TN

This incident happen at bud davis lincoln 2177 covington pike memphis, tn 38128 (901)373-5700 I purchase a key; a security remote to be programed, in the process I ended up with a broken driver door. I have the oem part that came off this vehicle. The new part which replace it now has gears to prevent hair line cracks and stress. I ask the dealship if this was a recall issue and was approached with hostily and told that I would have to pay for the repair of a door handle which this dealership broke while my vehicle was being service for unrelated repairs. I was held hostage and force to pay for the repairs of a modified door handle. I have the oem part that came from this vehicle which shows a hairline stress crack which prevents the door from opening. How many repairs has ford made and charge to the consumer for plastic faulty door handle which it has now modified and not issue a recall?

Filed Dec 17, 2003 · Locks · 79,000 miles · MI

Drivers side door handle broke. In order to exit the vehicle, the driver must roll down the window and open the vehicle from the outside.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Locks, Visibility · 51,000 miles · LA

The driver side door handle will not allow the consumer to exit the vehicle. The dealer repaired the problem once, but six weeks later the problem recurred. Also the rear right electric window fell inside of the door and will not roll up. The manufacturer is not aware of the problems.