2000 Lincoln LS from North America - Comments

I have a 2000 LS V8 with 72K miles -- had it for two years without any real problems. Engine light has come on and off on occasion -- went to the local parts store to have them read the computer -- got a P0136 O2 sensor circuit malfunction (bank 1 sensor 2). My question is of the four sensors on this car, which one is the bank 1 sensor 2?? I can buy the part and probably install myself, but need to know which one is the culprit. Thanks for any help.

Yeah if anyone owns this vehicle they should sell it. I bought my 2000 Lincoln LS V8 7 months ago.. What a mistake!! Well I bought an extended warranty for $1970.00 and I currently have my car in for service to try to get my prob's worked out under warranty! The first problem is when I turn my car off it dumps all of the coolant! (coolant tank cracked) Warranty won't cover that ($325.00) My driver heated seat doesn't work.. Not covered under warranty ($550.00) My computer needs to be reprogrammed not covered under warranty ($210.00) My window assembly needs to be replace not covered under warranty ($850.00) also my airbag light won't go off!! not covered under warranty (needs a new harness) ($225.00) They however did fix 3 things under warranty My car was shaking out of control of 60MPH So under warranty they will replace lower ball joint also the lower sway bar! my power steering pump also leeks, but they will cover that also!! If anyone cares to know my warranty is through WESTERN GENERAL don't buy it. So after all the repairs my total is gonna be roughly $2700.00 and I paid $1970 for a warranty for what!!! my advise is not to buy this car. My mom has one also and non stop problems!! BUYER BEWARE!!!

I have a 2003 LS. Twice I have come out of my house and find

all the windows down and the sunroof all the way back. I

carried it to the dealer, who claim that it was a small problem

and was repaired. This morning it happen again. Can anybody

help me with this problem.

Af in sc.

AS far as the windows been half way down and the sunroof fully open would be your, remote control been pressed accidentlly or probably sticking. Joe Owner of a 2000 Lincoln ls. So far have had the transmission replaced, 1 ignition coil, reservoir twice now and going on a third time. I have also changed water pump, thermostat, and belt. Going to get new windshield soon, and rear view mirror which one day just got all dark on the bottom and clear at the top. Windows gave out on all fours. Had to have them screwed on since replacing them wasn't an affordable option. Will replace them eventually. I also had an idea when replacing the window clips which are the ones causing the trouble. They are made of poor cheap plastic, I will have them reinforced with either bando or fiberglass before installation, should help a lot. I have also had the driver door handle replaced once. I love my car so much that I am going to invest money in pretty soon to get some issues worked out. Thinking about getting the reservoir made from aluminum. By the way I am not a huge fan of those wheels even though they look nice the lug nuts keep messing up when getting repairs on flats, at 6 dollars a pop I feel there should be a lawsuit to rectify this issue or issues. Joe C. Tx Matchcrx22@aol.com.

I just bought a 2000 Lincoln ls 3.9 & cannot figure out why as the engine reaches normal temp, it has been more frequently overheating. I was a half gallon low on coolant & filled, still going hot. Could this be the crack in the bottle, the cap or what. If I open the coolant fill cap I here a vacuum break, could this be normal or abnormal. The engine does not appear to be hot, the radiator hose on top is hot & the lower hose is cool till the motor is off & at that point it warms up. In the beginning I could just turn off the key & remove it then restart & it would go away that has not worked recently it has had to sit to cool. I have only driven the car for 1000 miles help! STILL LOVE THE CAR!

I have a 2001 LS. This is a very nicely styled ride. I love the look of the car that's why I bought it, but like everyone else, there have been some problems. I have had to replace coils, the right rear window regulator, and now I have to replace it again. Although no serious engine problems, thank God, I had an oil change and they said there were some things I needed to have serviced. Ford really needs to step up to the plate, and assume responsibility for the problems that occur with this car. It's not a coincidence, and a class action lawsuit would prove it. Count me in. Michael from Miami,Fl

I purchased a 2002 Lincoln L. S, V8 with only 52k miles about 7 months ago and have had nothing, but problems since. I have took it to three local mechanics shops because of different problems. One is engine misfires, to the point where I can't drive over 40mph. Another thing I've noticed is a slight humming noise from the rear wheels, also a/c doesn't cool off mechanic 1 topped off the a/c for $250 and it seems to be cooling the same and he tells me the a/c compressor must be shot! Come on ford step up and assume some responsibilty.

"I purchased a 2002 Lincoln L. S, V8 with only 52k miles about 7 months ago and have had nothing, but problems since. I have took it to three local mechanics shops because of different problems. One is engine misfires, to the point where I can't drive over 40mph. Another thing I've noticed is a slight humming noise from the rear wheels, also a/c doesn't cool off mechanic 1 topped off the a/c for $250 and it seems to be cooling the same and he tells me the a/c compressor must be shot! Come on ford step up and assume some responsibilty."

It sounds like your mechanics are letting you down, rather than Ford. Remember, you bought a used car that already had 50k on it, so you don't know what the previous owner did to it. Humming noise from rear wheels is worn tires or under inflated tires, which is your fault for not maintaining proper tire wear and pressure. They're stringing you along on these other issues because they figure they've "hooked" somebody who doesn't even check his own tires, so they can tell you and charge you anything, and you'll keep coming back.

On the owner with the car running hot and lower hose not being hot until the engine is shut off, check the thermostat and make sure all air is out of the cooling system and it is fully tapped off. On the a/c not working, check all values going thru the firewall, one or more is not opening and closing correctly. The owner with the air bag light on, maybe the front steering unit was worked on and the steering wheel was turned, you cannot turn the steering wheel while tire rods are not connected, it will break a spring in the steering column causing the air bag light to come on. I had these some of these same issues and got them repaired under warranty, thru the dealership. Mine has never ran hot, nor have I had any of the other problems. Owned it for about three and a half years now. Love it. I regularly change the oil and just self maintain it. With second hand cars, you never know what the other person did or did not do so, buy it through a dealership and get an ext. warranty.

I see a 2000 Lincoln LS for 10,000 and 45k miles. But after reading this site not sure if I want it. What should I do??

TO ALL THAT HAVE PUT COMMENTS ON THIS SITE... It is time that we move forward and step up to the plate... If you are serious and can back your story with testimonials and repair receipts... This will only happen if we get enough response from people who are tired of taking this crap... I have a lawyer in mind that I will approach with this issue... respond to me with an email if you are serious.

Sincerely,

Lincoln LS owner.

Email: pfk7@yahoo.com

This is in regards to my previous review dated Jan. 31st 2007..in reference to the lawsuit against Ford on the Lincoln LS problems... I forgot to put my email on the page...pfk7@yahoo.com.

If you want to join the LS owners who are tired of the problems with this car... email me.

Well Folks here I am again!!! First it was the O2 sensor bank one which is located on the right side of the car after the catalic converter, then the air bag harness, then the bloody transmission, now the blood claat front ball joints. I think I am a glutton for pain in my check book. When you have too much money to throw away... buy a lincoln ls.

The dealer quoted me $1060.00 for these ball joints. If anything else breaks in the $3867.56 dollars that I have already spent on this proud looking pride ride. I am going to sue all posters on this website for not coming over and kicking me in my two big eyes!

I just took ownership of my third Lincoln LS. The first two were leases and I kept them for 39 months. I had the 2000 LS Sport V8 and added a K%N air filter and magnaflows. I did have a couple of rear window regulators changed, but nothing else. On my last '03 ivory pearl with the THX and Nav system, there was a leak in the sun roof that caused my plastic lower door pocket to fill with water when it rained, but no other problems. Didn't need the magnaflows 'cause the factory growl was good enuff. Had a bronze 30% tint, mudflaps and sunroof air deflector... and it looked awesome. Now I got a 2006 at auction for 24000 and added a Nav/GPS aftermarket because that is all I couldn't find to duplicate my '03. I love the starship feel to the highway ride at 80 mph, the sound system and smooth acceleration, not to mention the 285 horses and the superb handling. I am sorry that they are discontinuing the car and think they should have added the 6 sp manual to compete with the BMW 5 series, and I know it would have taken off, but alas this is the last year and I wanted to keep an American made luxury sedan with a V8. I am a proud owner of a light french silk '06 and love every minit I drive it.

I have owned a 2000 Lincoln LS V8 for 3 years. I have put 35,000 miles on the car and it now has 94,000 miles. I have replaced the back rear window, and throttle/idle controller. Before I bought the car it had a ticking problem and something significant was done to the upper left / top side of the engine (fixing the problem). I can hear very mild ticking now if I listen closely. There has been significant front suspension work done on the car also shortly before I purchased the car. Everything has been done at a Lincoln dealer under warranty and the oil, fluids and filters have been changed on schedule. I drive the car on highway and freeway at 80-90 miles an hour, but no fast starts or racing around town.

My warranty runs out in 4,000 miles at 100,000 so I have to make a decision as to whether to keep or sell the car.

If I do decide to keep it I plan on changing the spark plugs. Should I change the shocks, belts, hoses or anything else?

Should I buy (or can I buy) another extended warranty?

Thank you for your help!!

Dave

david@cpexecutivesearch.com.