Lincoln LS engine failure problems

Filed May 30, 2018 · Steering, Wheels · 96,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle felt as if a tire blew out. Afterwards, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Vehicle had experience approximately 6 times the trac control turning off while driving. Soon while accelerating onto freeway the light came on and then a load noise. The engine blew with no prior warning from any of the vehicle controls except for the trac control light. The car continues to sit in my garage because I do not have $5000.00 to fix it.

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 Jul 19, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 64,272 miles · IL

The engine failures began on july 28, 2005 and have continued through this date. This engine should have been recalled. The types of problems cause the engine to create erroneous mechanical readouts preventing the vehicle from passing state's emission inspections. The engine shuts down due to faulty plastic tensioners causing the timing chains to become loose, thus causing engine failures. I'm lucky I was not going any faster when my engine failed twice causing me to lose my steering capabilities, etc. Most mechanics are replacing ignition coils because they are getting misfire readings on specific cylinders, however the problem lies with the timing chains that go out eventually. Currently, I have four diagnostic readings on my engine stating that number 4 cylinder is misfiring, when indeed two mechanics are stating that the timing chain is the problem and another expert familiar with this problem sells the specific kits to try to correct this known problem of ford's. Check out this website for more information: http://stores.christophersforeigncarparts.com/-strse-template/about/page.bok. I have had all 8 cylinder ignition coils changed; spark plug boots; and valve cover gaskets replaced and still these are misfiring. Lincoln knew of the problem with these models and changed the factory warranty on all models after 2002 from 50,000 miles to 80,000. Please refer to edmund's blog site under lincoln ls for additional owners experiencing the same thing. Also, I filed a consumer complaint back on 10.25.2007 at the state of missouri attorney general's office. Ford was made aware of the problem and did nothing to remedy the situation claiming the car had too many miles and was too old.

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

I just bought this car from a used dealer last month haven't driven 6 times yet and now this month it is stalling out we thought it was the fuel filter so we replaced that but now I tried driving it again and I got an error message saying "etc engine failure safe mode" the ca then began slowing down and I was unable to accelerate my speed. The car was also jerking as if it would cut off so.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 95,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down the highway at 50 MPH when I heard a loud noise coming from the back passenger side. Then I felt the car go out of control and I managed to safely get the car to the shoulder. My passenger door side airbag came out. When I got out of the car my tire was almost completely of the rim. I had my car towed to the repair shop and they said I needed a new axle, wheel bearing, control arm, rotor, rim and tire. Upon further inspection they realized the rim went through the underside of trunk and damaged battery and electrical components. They estimated it would cost about $3,000 to fix not including the body damage. I just replaced the right front hub assembly and control arm in feb. 2011. I have replaced engine coils and valve covers numerous times.

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 Jul 25, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 78,000 miles · NJ

Car starts and runs rough, then surges forward. Have to hold the brake hard. Car then stalls and gives "etc engine failure". Upon restart car will run fine for a while. *tr dealer cannot identify the problem, as it does not consistently throw a code, replaced the coils

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.