Lincoln LS power steering loss problems

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 67,000 miles · MN

It was driving fine one day until I went to start it. It said etc engine fail safe mode, check parking brake and something about the gears. It starts sometimes, I've had it shut down while doing 50 MPH and lose steering and bad braking. This is a potential hazard for my newborn in the car. Now it wont start and no one knows what the problem is. How can they sell a car that they cant find out the problem on themselves and sell it?

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Suspension · 99,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH over a manhole cover, he heard a loud screeching noise coming from the outside of the vehicle. There was a slight loss of steering control and the vehicle was cautiously maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front drivers side lower control arm completely fractured, which caused the tire to turn in on a 90 degree angle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. Most recently, the identical failure occurred with the front passenger side lower control arm. There was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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 Mar 14, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 99,000 miles · AL

1.spouse complained of significant controllability (loss of steering) 2. Car examined by frame shop to find lower passenger ball joint loose (securing nut) 3. Nut tightened by shop and controllability restored 4. Spouse starts on trip and significant loss of steering returns within 30 miles 5. Gave VIN to woody anderson ford approx may/jul of 2009 and again mar 2010; no outstanding campaigns noted. 6. Research reflects safety campaign for ball joints but my vehicle not included via ford.

Filed Jul 6, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. While making a turn at approximately 5 MPH, there was an unexpected loss of power steering ability. The driver experienced extreme difficulty maneuvering the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road with caution. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the lower ball joint. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension: front:control arm:lower ball joint), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 30,000 miles · NY

I own a 2000 lincoln ls with severe and erratic transmission problems which make this car unsafe to drive. I have spent over $2000.00 with numerous trips back to the repair shop in trying to correct this problem, but the car still hesitates, bucks, and even shuts down at highway speeds at which time the car has no power steering or brakes!! Reading up on forums, it appears that this is a very common problem with 2000 - 2002 lincoln ls's. Lincoln mercury repair shops "shoot in the dark" trying to repair these problems costing customers across the country thousands of dollars and still can not come up with a solution. They have stated that it is an "uncorrectable computer glitch". I am sure that there will be people who lose there lives do to this problem if some haven't already. This a $40,000 car and my problems started when the car had only 30,000 miles on it. Ford should recall these vehicles and correct the problem before people get killed or seriously injured.

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Transmission · CT

I have had many shifting problems with my 2000 lincoln ls. I have had it looked at by dealers and have been told many different reasons why I am having the shifting problems. One dealer told me it was a computer glitch and cannot be fixed. So far I have had my computer reset, fuel filter changed, ignition coils and igniters changed, fuel injectors cleaned or something like that and some shifting sensor or transmission sensor changed. With all this maintenance done I still have a engine light illuminated on my dash and my car still shifts when it feels like it. Many times when I need to accelerate it pauses and seems to not be able to find gears. The most scary incident was while driving on the freeway on december 3, 2005 my 2000 lincoln ls's shifting became erratic sputtered and then the car turned off. While going about 65 miles per hour I was left with no power steering and had to pull to the side of the road nearly being rear ended by a truck. I have yet to have an accident but fear that with this erratic shifting it might happen. I will pay whatever it takes to have this problem fixed once and for all. I have no choice but to drive this car to and from work because it is my only means of transportation. I love my lincoln and this is my second one my first was a 2001 and it had the same shifting problems but not as bad as this one. My lincoln is not the only one with these problems I am a member of 4 lincoln clubs on line and have heard many horror stories about lincoln ls's erratic shifting. Not only is this problem deemed unfixable by my dealership. Many other lincoln dealerships have given the same run around to members of the lincoln clubs that I am a member of. Llsoc is one of the clubs that I am a member of.

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Suspension · 64,000 miles · UT

Dt: there is a recall on the vehicle concerning the upper ball joints. The consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicle had to have ball joints tightened, then the other side had to be replaced because it was cracked. There was a loss of steering every time the vehicle was driven around curves. The vehicle would wander back and forth. *ak

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Engine · GA

I was slowing down to turn right onto the on ramp of the highway when making the right hand turn and pressing on the brake the car just shut off. I lost power steering and brake power. After I used to emergency brake to stop the car, I was able to restart the car and continue on. The next time I drove the car, it mysteriously overheated. I took the car in and explained the sudden engine stope and the overheating...and the dealer only addressed the over heating problem. Nothing was said or discussed about the car just turning off for no reason.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · NY

While applying the brakes vehicle will stall without prior warning. Consumer had no power steering or brakes.