Problem Reports

Lincoln LS

Report: Overheating Due to a Damaged Impeller

Lincoln LS Problem

18 Reports

Me Too

Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Engines Affected: 3.0L V6, 3.9L V8

Average Mileage: 116,920 mi (90,000 mi - 150,000 mi)

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.

Add to My Checklist

Find a Shop

Follow this Problem Report Unfollow this Problem Report

Visitor, 2004 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8, 107,200 mi

overheating.. replaced all plastic that needed to get replaced, replaced thermostat, replaced heater core hose, and resavoir. i'm guessing now water pump..ugh

Flag This

Like | 2 people like this2
Visitor, 2004 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8, 115,000 mi

just keep overheating and the Ac keeps blowing out hot air

Flag This

Like0
pickup, 2003 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8

Rookie
overheating

Flag This

Like0
malik112, 2000 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8, 92,000 mi

Rookie
overheating

Flag This

Like0
Visitor, 2004 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8, 107,200 mi

overheating.. replaced all plastic that needed to get replaced, replaced thermostat, replaced heater core hose, and resavoir. i'm guessing now water pump..ugh

Flag This

Like | 2 people like this2
Visitor, 2004 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8, 115,000 mi

just keep overheating and the Ac keeps blowing out hot air

Flag This

Like0
pickup, 2003 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8

Rookie
overheating

Flag This

Like0
malik112, 2000 Lincoln LS, 3.9L V8, 92,000 mi

Rookie
overheating

Flag This

Like0

Related Items:

Overheating
I replaced the thermastat and the water pump. The car overheats after about 10 min. and I dont...
Q&A > Lincoln > 2000 Lincoln LS
Engine overheating, a lot of new parts, still cant figure out what it is.
I have a 2000 Lincoln LS, recently it was very cold down here and I think my engine froze over...
Q&A > Lincoln > 2000 Lincoln LS
White smoke coming from tailpipes
when I start my 2002 Lincoln LS white smoke comes from the tailpipe. I need to know what is causing that.
Q&A > Lincoln > 2002 Lincoln LS
Smoke on a Lincoln Ls 2002
Had white smoke coming from under the hood. I did a tune up and found oil where the spark plugs are. I know this signifies and blown head gasket however. I DONT HAVE water nor coolant in th...
Q&A > Lincoln > 2002 Lincoln LS
My hydraulic fan wont turn when car starts
My cooling fan stopped working after pouring antifreeze into what I thought was a cooling reservoir for the radiator. I believe its called the degas bowl or something like that. I bought the car us...
Q&A > Lincoln > 2000 Lincoln LS