Lincoln LS won't shift problems

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Airbags · 166,168 miles · MD

When I put the truck in park then when iam ready to pull off it stuck in park plus my airbag light wont go out

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · MD

Cel came on, code indicated transmission issue. "e" appeared in the gear indicator, rather than the gear the transmission was in. Trans would not shift into 2nd and 5th of gears. Had the car towed to transmission shop, who told me the problem was a bad transmission case that had been destroyed as the result of servo impact over time. A bushing could have resolved the problem, had lincoln installed one at manufacture. Tech told me this was a known problem with the lincoln 5r55 transmission. Shop installed new transmission, with bushing, for $3700. No way a modern trans should fail at 113k miles, esp. From something like this, so easily preventable. Lincoln purchasers, who pay a premium for the advertised quality of a lincoln, expect and deserve better, especially since a substantial number of lincoln purchasers have experienced the exact same problem, and have had to bear the cost of the transmission replacement necessitated by lincoln's manufacture and placement in the stream of commerce of a proven defective product. Lincoln should bear some of the cost, but has refused to do so.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 74,595 miles · OH

While traveling on a divided highway at approximately 65 MPH my car abruptly slowed to about 10 MPH causing vehicles behind me to brake and/or swerve around me. A "wrench" warning light came on and I found after getting to a safe spot and stopping, that the owner's manual stated that the car was in the "limp mode" where it would not go any faster and needed to be taken to my nearest ford dealership. After stopping the car I shut if off and upon restarting, the warning "wrench" light was off and the car acted normally. I drove to a mechanics and found that it's a somewhat common problem, diagnostics showed that it needed a throttle body assembly replacement. After spending over $525,the problem recurred several times. This is obviously a major problem for many other ford vehicles and must be turned into a recall. When this happens in traffic or on an expressway at 65 MPH plus, this could quite possibly cause a high speed chain reaction fatal crash. This same problem was just written about in the usatoday newspaper.

Filed Feb 25, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 40,950 miles · GA

While traveling on a divided highway at approximately 35 MPH my car abruptly slowed to about 20 MPH causing vehicles behind me to brake and/or swerve around me. A "wrench" warning light came on and I found after getting to a safe spot and stopping, that the owner's manual stated that the car was in the "limp mode" where it would not go any faster and needed to be taken to my nearest ford dealership. After stopping the car I shut if off and upon restarting, the warning "wrench" light was off and the car acted normally. I contacted a number of dealerships and mechanics and found that it's a somewhat common problem, but the fix could be anything from a bad transmission solenoid to a complete fuel/computer/ignition redo for $4500 to $6500. Having this happen on a rural road is one thing, but if it happened on an expressway with traffic at 75 MPH plus, could quite possibly be lethal.

Filed Jan 21, 2013 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · GA

Car transmission suddenly stopped working, and the car would not move. Now only drive and reverse work, so the car starts off in drive and accelerates very slowly. Does not shift to overdrive or downshift to lower gears. Replaced solenoid block for $400 and have it in transmission shop now. Mechanic clears codes, and all failure codes then reappear the moment the engine is started.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle would not shift from fourth gear to fifth gear. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the power transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 92 miles · IL

Driving down the side street and my car goes into limp mode. Reads etc .start up will move about 1/4 of the block and does it again. Had to keep turning it off and on to get home.once stop in the middle of the intersection. From what I have seen this is not unusual for ls. This is a safety concern. Have not got my car fix because it is very expensive to fix.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MI

2005 lincoln ls v8 etc failsafe error -- mainly happens after heavy rain. Car will not shift correctly then loses power. Etc failsafe & parking brake error is shown on dashboard. Happens constantly on the highway when trying to merge or pass someone. Dealership says is has something to do with the parking brake trying to automatically engage.

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 77,303 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln ls. While driving 35 MPH she noticed the parking brake/ service engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. Several days later while starting the ignition she noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. A technician stated that she had an oil leak from the rear of the engine that was dripping on the exhaust manifold. Also the engine would go into limp mode without warning; which drastically reduced the vehicles speed. She had the throttle body repaired at an expense of $489.00. The repair did not remedy the failure. The failure and current mileages were 77,303. The steering was noisy when the consumer made turns, the anti-lock brake light and traction control light illuminated. The oil pan was leaking. All of the tire had to be replaced due to excessive wear. The power steering fluid was also leaking from the vehicle. Updated 01/26/10.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Transmission · 32,000 miles · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 25-30 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle began to jerk and experienced difficulty driving uphill. The vehicle would not shift into gear and remained in gear. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the transmission solenoid pack within the transmission was not responding. The mechanic informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer because they could not make the repair. The dealer informed her of a recall for the transmission and stated that she must file a complaint first before they could assist with the vehicle. There is no recall for the 2004 lincoln vehicle. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 02/05/09 *bf updated 02/06/09.