Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Lincoln LS
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Lincoln LS Problems
Overheating Due to Damaged Water Pump
Erratic engine coolant temperature or intermittent overheating can be caused by corrosion inside the water pump. The impeller may spin on the water pump shaft or the impeller may corrode. Either condition reduces coolant circulation resulting in engine overheating.
Rough Idle and/or Engine Stalling Condition
In high dust areas, problems with the EGR system are common. The filter for the EGR solenoid may plug and cause the EGR to activate when it should not; this can cause the engine to stall. The dirty filter should be replaced to correct this concern.
Exhaust Leak in Fornt of Catalytic Converter
An exhaust leak may develop in front of the catalytic converter. This type of leak should be corrected as soon a possible to avoid damaging the catalytic converter.
Replace Spark Plug Boots When Replacing Spark Plugs
Due to age and possible damage during removal, it is recommended to replace the spark plug boots when replacing the spark plugs,
Oil coated air filer causing mass air flow sensor failure
Do not use air filters with oil-coated elements. They may cause premature failure of the mass air flow sensor; this is not covered under the warranty.
Lincoln LS Recalls (Recent)
17" Chrome Wheels May Loosen and Fall Off
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17" chrome wheels may not have been properly heat treated. These wheels may crack at the lug nut holes, which could result in loosening of the lug nuts. The driver may experience vibration and/or abnormal noise while driving. Continued operation of the vehicle could result in the wheel failing off, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace those without proper heat treating. The Ford recall number is 03S01.
Learn more »A Crack May Develop in the Fuel Tank
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On 56 vehicles, the fuel tank may have an area with a thin wall and may crack, creating the potential for a fuel leak, fuel odor, and the Check Engine Light may come on. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The Ford recall number is 05S29.
Learn more »Lincoln Recalls 2000-2001 LS Due to Loose Ball Joint to Control Arm Fasteners
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If the ball joints are not fastened securely, it could result in a fracture of the ball joint stud. This could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching fasteners.
Learn more »Lincoln LS Questions and Answers
here recently my car has been shutting down when driving. my traction control light comes on and it shuts down with no power. jump it and seems like nothing wrongs. traction control light comes on ...
outlined engine light on, rough idle and surging as if it has a vacuum leak
My cars break light suddenly came on tonight and the breaks were really hard to press to get the car to stop. The car is also leaking break fluid now and my owners manual says it might be Brake for...
I am trying to remove the dash of My Lincoln LS 2000 V8 to replace the fuel gauge and tach gauge. How do I do this?
A couple of years ago, my Lincoln would stop accepting gasoline from the pump requiring lengthy fill up times. It would take a gallon or so and then the pump would stop. Why is this and what can be...
Lincoln LS Reviews
I'm three months into the car and seems flawless.I got this car for 3K with a 100K on it.It was obviously maintained at a dealership because it shines inside and out.Strong 8 cyl. with big brakes.Wish me luck but it seems like a great car.
valve cover gaskets are guarantee to go bad! thus coil packs will be next to go. repairs are not easy and seem to be one after another. snappy and fast though. rides and handles like a dream with a flashy look. overall i like the car but have pocket book handy cause they seem to be a needy car with more problems than any other luxery sport car, but when the car is problem free, its hard to beat.
I dont own an ls but was thinking about it.1500 bucks
It has some body damage,186,300 on the dash,& a rusty
Undercarriage.interior is excellent & drives great.what do
You think?
I purchased my 2006 Lincoln Ls from my Aunt who baught it brand new with 0 mileage. I purchased it over a 2006 SLS AWD with the same amount milage it was mainly because it was half the price of the SLS (being from a dealer) and the LS also had better fuel economy. I purchased the car with 84,000 miles on it last May and now as it sits it has 105,450 miles which is 21,450 miles in about 5 months of owning my car. The service record on this car has never had an issue or any problem. Original coil packs and plugs, routine Oil and filter changes, and with only one minor flaw with this car is that it doesnt like to be on empty the battery will drain at a qtr of a tank with the engine shut off.
Lincoln told my aunt that her Ls sitting beside another Lincoln drains it battery.
I found a corralation to the battery draining while the car had right about less of a qtr of a tank in it.
I fixed this sulotion by if the car is going to be sitting to make sure it has atleast above qtr tank.
my fuel economy has been pretty amazing to be honest, I once got 430 miles till empty on the gauge.
She was purchased in texas, driven to Ohio, than to Alaska, back to Ohio, Back to Texas.
For all my friends that hates on Lincoln for this car remember this.
Rear Wheel drive and with an engine that SHOULD have 300 horsepower and my car that is only missing 2 options which is the rear heated seats and something so minuet I cant even remember.
With these little flaws this car has the cashmire paint and hand painted pin stripping with hand painted lincoln logo this car is truly one of a kind.
the suspension is loud when hitting a hard bump but than again they've never been replaced, but they arent sagging and dont feel weak. If i change the suspension anytime soon it will be due to the noise if anyone has a suggestion on a shock that isnt so loud when hitting a hard bump that would be greatly appreciated.
my car is on its 2nd set of tires by the way original equipment went 74,000 miles and my aunt switched to the michellens pilot sport a/s plus. I have about 30,000 miles on these tires and plenty of tread.
I bought my 2002 LS V8 in 2005 with 35,000 miles. At about 45,000 miles the passenger side climate control went hot and would not cool. Dealer replace a water control valve under warranty. 2 years later the same valve had to be replaced because of same problem, I paid $$$$$ to get this done. A year later the A/C-heater temp would not regulate, either extreme hot or extreme cold. Dealer kept it 3 days searching for the problem (not covered in their manuals), found an exterior temp sensor was bad. Dealer found this by swapping parts off of an identical model, expensive. Now the same climate control problem as occurred again. Appears to me that Lincoln has a defective part design but does not want to fix it. Also, now the cruise control has stopped working after doing some crazy things, and the radio controls in the steering column no longer work, a minor inconvenience. Other than that, the car looks great, runs great, great acceleration, will get you out of a tight spot in a hurry. Gas mileage 18 city, 28 hwy at 65 mph.