2000 Lincoln LS from North America - Comments

I purchased a 2000 Lincoln LS, V6 when they came out and thought what a beautiful car; not knowing they problems I would endure later. It started with the window regulators. The dealer fixed the first one, because it was under warranty. Then the overheating situation occurred. The dealer said it was either the cooling fan motor or the cooling fan pump. I took my chances with the pump, which corrected the overheating problem. Then there was the lug nut problems. Finally, the car would not start one day. After several attempts to jump it, replacing the fuel filter, spark plugs (two which were coated with oil), and a fuel pump, the problem turned out to be a very weak battery and a fuse (for the fuel pump) located in the trunk. Now the engine light stays on and it idles rough. I don't know if my wife had gotten bad gas or what. She knows it takes 91+ octane or higher. I'm going to try fuel injector cleaner. Count me in on the lawsuit.

Skip at bodywise1on1@aol.com.

Are you people kidding me. What car doesn't have a list of problems. You bought a used car. Maybe you should have been a little more wise and searched for one in good shape and properly maintained. I own a Lincoln LS 2001 v8. Love the car to death. Yes I have had problems not nearly as many as some on this page. Fortunately I can fix my own car and repairs cost next to nothing. Maybe if you can't afford to maintain your vehicle you should have bought something more economical and inexpensive. And if you really think you are going to start a lawsuit just remember that this forum was a bash from the beginning and that invites people who have had problems to post. Look around on the internet there is 300,000 of these cars out there and I know that there is a lot of happy owners including myself.

Good luck with your lawsuit against what I see as mostly normal wear and tear. As for the valve cover gaskets and the window regulators they were recalled. And transmission problems usually are caused by ridiculous abuse. SST shifter doesn't make it a race car!! The wheel bearing hubs and ball joints yeah they are going to wear out this is normal name me a car that will never need these things replace?

For those who are interested in purchasing a Lincoln LS I say. This is an amazing luxury car for the money. You will enjoy the overall experience. But considering it is 2008 almost you may want to look for newer models like 2004 and up.

My 2000 LS V6 sucks, just like all the others. Please include me in any law suit that may get started. kendalspapa.com (3142292973)

I have a 2002 Lincoln LSE. After reading the posts on this site for 20 minutes I realize my husband and I are wrong in saying we got a lemon... the Lincoln LS is a piece of garbage! When we got the car it was only 1 year old and had only 20K miles on it. We have experienced so many problems with the car that I have my Lincoln dealer stored in my cell phone by his first name! I am there on a monthly basis for all the things listed above.

1. Fogged headlights

2. ABS light on

3. Hot air pouring out when AC is on

4. Worn out brakes and rotors x 2 in less than 1 year!

5. Check engine light on.

The best was 6 months after getting the car one of the tail pipes was kicking exhaust up into the back bumper and melted the bumper to the car. The insurance adjuster said in 20 years of business he's never ever seen something like that happen to a car. He coded it as 'spontaneous combustion'. The car literally caught fire and started to melt!

DO NOT BUY A LINCOLN LS under any circumstances!

I am on my second LS and I LOVE these cars! Not one problem! Smooth ride, great comfort, and nothing has gone wrong thus far! I had a 2000 brand new, owned it for 7 years, just bought a 2005, and we love it just as much! Not one major problem, just normal maintenance. So not everyone has these problems with this car!

To the poster who loves his car and tells us it's because we bought a used car??? OK, I bought my 02 brand new and I agree it is a piece of ****.

My car only has 53k miles and the ball joints are bad??? I am a work at home mother of five and I don't race my car around. How in the world do ball joints go bad at 53k???

Sounds like a quality issue to me. I have to turn my heat up to 90 to get it warm, and then I can't kick off the warm air, so have to roll down my window. They are telling me it's a problem that they have to remove the dash for and keep my car for days. It's not under warranty, so no car to drive for me, so I can't take it in. My life doesn't stop just because my car does...

Over the summer the car was over heating and the Lincoln dealership tried to charge me 1500 for a repair that I ended up getting done for less than $200? Shame on the dealership for ripping people off.

Would be interested in a class action on the ball joints wearing out WAY before they should. Quality issue big time. If anyone gets one started, count me in too.

My fiance and I are at a loss. His 2001 LSV8 fell into the recall notice regarding the suspension/front control arm/ lower ball joint of Nov. 2000.

My fiance is a lifetime lover of cars and engines and has even built several engines. Needless to say, he takes care of his car.

On an inspection several months ago, he noticed that his ball joint suspension was looser than usual. (He's always had to tighten it anyway- no big deal - he thought) After several attempts and runarounds with Ford, he had no choice, but to drive it anyway, until he heard back from someone who would actually help him.

The problem lagged without any offers to repair the car as the recall stated it would, until 12/29/07 when we spun out of control on I40 going 70mph. We glided into the median grass area, thanks to his top notch driving ability. But I've never been more scared in my life. We were lucky.

Even upon report to Ford, they still won't fix the ball joint. We're young people trying to start a life and can't afford nor should have to fix this.

We're now one less vehicle.

I'm tired of the runaround and am looking to find an attorney willing to talk with us about a lawsuit, preferably class action.

After reading the comments here, I'm convinced that there is sufficient evidence to file such if there is not one already in action.

Our lives were endangered and we were treated as if they didn't matter to the Ford company.

We have multiple documentation of our struggle, including documented letters to the Attorney General of NC.

Anyone with information I can use, especially an attorney to contact, is welcome.

I just happen to work for the local paper, circulation 100,000. I need help guys. I refuse to let these people get away with this.

Hickory, NC.

I own a 2000 Lincoln LS with 80,000 miles. Here is a list of all problems:

Foggy passenger headlight.

Ball joint replaced.

All 8 ignition coils replaced.

2 window regulators.

Check engine light never goes off, no matter how many sensors you change.

4 O2 sensors.

Airbag light stays on.

Heat blows out of driver side vents when the A/C is on.

Exhaust only comes out of passenger side.

I had so many problems that I can't remember them all. I'm not saying don't buy American, just don't buy Ford.

Wow, I thought I was the only one with these problems. I have a 2000 LS that also had three window regulators replaced, the heated seats don't work, the cigar lighter won't work, the tail light bulbs go out frequently, and the check engine light stays on. This was my "dream car", but now realize that my wife and I will stray away from Lincoln going forward. Also, is anyone familiar with the sensor that monitors engine temp? It's cold here in Wisconsin, but my heater will blow out cold air when I have the heat on. This started a month ago and can't seem to figure it out. If I turn the heater off and then on again, the heat will work. It's like electrical voodoo that the LS's are cursed with! Has anyone had the heated seats go out on you? If so, was it the actual element or just a fuse? Thanks.

I bought my 2000 Lincoln LS V8 Ultimate with 36K in Feb of 2004 and have only had minor problems. I had the known problem headlight replaced for clear corner lights by a guy in Pensacola for $80 and they look better and have been perfect. I did have to replace the driver side heated seat element for around $100. Haven't replaced, but have had just the top of my rearview mirror un-tint? Other than that, not any fixed problems... just a lot of weird things. It now has 85K and runs like a champ and still looks great. Here are the problems, and hopefully some of you with the major ones can tell me if these symptoms lead to anything big:

Like others it feels like it is missing either the engine or the tranny at around 40mph and I have to almost gun it for it to come out of it. Happens a lot at exit ramps when cornering and trying to accelerate.

My sun roof will randomly not close all the way and I have to "inch" it up by pressing the button and letting it start to move inches until it actually closes.

My interior lights will randomly dim... all I have to do is toggle the switch and they go right back.

My overtemp came on a few times in traffic... I thought it could be the thermostat not telling the fan to come on, but then randomly, it never came on again after a week.

Sometimes, I think if I park on a hill without applying the parking break first, coming out of Park can be a hassle. Seems like the tranny gets "stuck."

Every now and then the transmission shift is rough... only happens randomly and not often, but feels like the car gets kicked in the nuts.

Like everyone here, dealing with problems, but still love my car!

-Ryan

Hawaii.

2000 Lincoln LS V8.

Same issues.

-Ball Joints.

-Heated seat.

-Sway bar.

-3 Window regulators.

-8 ignition coils- (figured out how to fix them myself. Check out http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/Lincoln-LS/Coil-Replacement) This is a great webpage. Saved me money. Easy to replace. The funny thing is when I went to purchase some ignition coils the guy at the parts store laughed at me and said we can't keep these in stock!

-The little grille piece on that falls out while you drive. Doesn't come painted so now that it is gone again I am not replacing it.

-Getting the oil smell now. Sounds like valve covers. Also my Catalytic converter code is popping too. How much for both repairs anyone know??

I was the owner of a 2000 LS V6.

Went through most of the problems mentioned above.

I usually buy a car and will keep it for 10 or more years.

However, this was such a problem-related car that I got rid of this piece of crap after only three years.

Note: I drive over 38,000 miles a year. In the three years I owned this car I only put 20,000 miles on it, (6,667 mies a year). Every time I drove it something went wrong, so I was afraid to drive it. After fixing the last problem, and getting it to the point where everything was finally working... I dumped it.

Note: I also perform my own maintenance and repairs; however, many of the parts required to fix the problems are ridiculously high priced due to their design. IE: ball joints. You cannot just buy a ball joint worth around $25.00 like most vehicles, you need to buy the entire knuckle, for $250.00. You cannot buy just the wheel bearing worth around $17.00, you must buy the entire wheel bearing hub for $150.00.

As mechanically inclined as I am however, everything is packed so tightly into the engine compartment, replacing the expensive components is a nightmare. (Try replacing a simple item like the power steering pump).

I have been a loyal Ford guy for over 30 years.

I'm sick of the quality of Ford product and their refusal to back their product. (Not just with this Lincoln LS, but also on my Lincoln Navigator and Thunderbird).

No more. I bought a problem free Infiniti.

Don't wait for 30 years hoping Ford will improve.

They won't.

I am also an owner of a 2000 lincoln LS. I bought this car thinking that I would finally have a "nice"? car and that I deserved it for working so hard for many years. I have had more problems with this car than any other car I have owned.

I thank god everyday that I purchased an extended warranty for this piece of crap. Lincoln should be paying us to drive the LS. I have had more lost days of work and missed out on family things because of this car. Here is just a short list of repairs or problems I have had:

* Replaced 3 window regulators (2 went the same time)

* ABS light staying on (dealership doesn't even know why)

* I have replaced 4 tires on the front in 1.5 years)

* Check engine light staying on (even when car has been serviced)

* I have replaced 3 batteries in 1 year (all because the car sat for more than 1 day)

* 2 alternators ( dealership wanted to be safe) ha ha ha

* Replaced both ball joints

* Factory windsheld leaks

* Transmission has been in for service 3-4 times in 3 years. It still buckles and has jerky motions when putting into drive.

*I nterior lights turn on/off by themselves (dealership can't figure out why?)

I could go on and on, but everyone here knows what I'm talking about. I WILL NEVER BUY A LINCOLN AGAIN!!!

2001 ls v8

I have had my

Lincoln for a little under a year, The car over heats, the ball joints pop, the front right window came off track, and both rear door latches quit working so the doors were stuck closed. I checked for recalls, but there were not, for the windows or door latches and the parts alone are 150 each latch, but to open the door I had to destroy the old latch and motor and pry the door open I love the look, but the car is junk I wish I had checked in to Lincolns before I got the car.

Tim, Ga.

Enjoy my 2000 Lincoln LS. One problem though after 73000 miles is that the rear window will not stay up. Elec motor seems to operate with the up and down switch, however the window does not move except to manually push it up. How much money to fix at the Lincoln dealer, and how much money to buy the part. What is the best service manual to use for maintenance and repair. Thank you for your consideration to help me.