2000 Lincoln LS from North America - Comments

I own a 2002 LS Sport with 37k. Bought it new and it's been pretty good so far. I also own a 2002 BMW 530i. Also good. Hate to tell you all that the problems you describe happen to the BMW too. Cars wear out. Parts need to be replaced. Doesn't matter if it's a Lincoln, a BMW, a Lexus, or an Infinity. Visit their discussion sites - same stories, different car. I can tell you from experience, the LS is one of the better ones and it's cheaper to maintain than most. About the lugs - they do suck. Search the web for the Mitsubishi lugs that match exactly. They are solid and won't shred. Not even Ford makes a set as good. Chrysler dealers can order 'em for you believe it or not...

I just bought a 2000 lincoln ls v8, I am picking it up monday. it is one of the best looking cars I have ever seen. it has right at 100k miles. I talked the guy down a little so I have about a grand left over. what parts would be smart to go ahead and replace to make it a reliable car? my wife will be driving it with my 7 month old daughter on the interstate. has anyone out there not had troubles with theses cars? I should have found this page before I went to look at the car, but I probaly still would have bought it. any advise?

I own a 2000 Lincoln LS and it has been the biggest money pit a guy could own. All 4 windows have fell in the door. Drivers side front brake caliper bracket snapped in half. Both headlights fog. Front grille chrome dis-bonding. passenger side mirror paint stripped off. Console lights don't work. Two transmissions went out. One snapped planetary gear in half. A/C system does not work. Car overheats in the summer. Both valve cover seals leaked oil onto the coils and ruined them. Drivers side had to be replaced twice. ruined a total of 4 coils. Three wheel studs snapped off trying to take off lug nuts. Key will not turn in ignition half the time. Car is starting to shift hard again. Drivers side outside door handle does not open door half the time. Back of center console fell off. I understand cars wear out, but this is a joke at 103,000 miles. I have a 1992 GMC C3500 with 197,000 miles an I had to change tires and a radiator my 2001 GMC C1500 has 117,000 miles and I had to change a tailgate handle on it I broke... We took the tags off the LS and just let it sit in the drive. Hey at least it looks nice right: (

I am at 80,000 miles and suddenly there is a odor when I turn on the heat. Service adviser detected three leaks, I did not see a leak in the driveway, suggested power steering, heater coil, and oil gaskets to the tune of $2200.00. Still has the burning odor told to drive for a while. Two weeks later observed a big leak in the driveway, this time a hair line fracture in the anti freeze reservoir. So I wander where is the actual leak or is this a sign of more serious problems. The cost this time was $267.00. I still have the odor.

I know a guy selling a 2000 Lincoln LS black on black with only 40k miles for $6,000. It does have a little damage in the rear as he backed into something. He wanted 7-8k, but I'm friends with one of his friends so he's hooking me up. Seemed like an amazing deal, and still probably is, but now that I've heard of all these issues, I'm a bit skeptical. What do you guys think? I was planning on driving it for maybe a month or two and flipping it for more.

I have a 2000 LS. When I first purchased this vehicle it had 44K miles on it. Everything was working fine until one day all of a sudden the engine light went on. Engine misfire it said when it was looked at. What had happened was a valve had been burnt in the engine. The car sputtered and did all that crazy stuff cars do when there sick. So I had all the coil packs changed, the fuel injectors cleaned, all new spark plugs installed, and all cylinders changed in the valve, along with the valves cleaned out. This was a very expensive job with only half being paid for by ford. But now my car runs like it has 1000 miles on it. I love this car. Oh yeah I had one of the window regulators replaced as well about 1 month ago because it stopped working. All cars have their problems I guess we just have to deal with them.

I have a 2001 LS V8 and I just love this car. had the headlights replaced (under warranty) and that's about it until now. I noticed a burning oil smell and sure enough it turned out to be faulty valve cover gaskets. I spent some time researching this issue and learned that since the 2003 model, ford starting using a different type of gasket. So, since they had it figured out, why are they not paying for the fix? anyhow, most of the other problems that I hear about this car I think that I can fix myself. I also invested in the shop manuals that were available from HELM.

I purchased a 2001 Lincoln LS V8 about 8 months ago. In that time I have replaced 2 coil packs, replaced 3 blown tail lights, developed moisture build up in my passenger side headlights, and now am experiencing some transmission problems. Initially when I would put the car into gear it would sit for awhile and the suddenly jerk into gear. This also happens after making a turn. I also have noticed some shaking in my front tires-as if it needs new rotors. And lets not mention the drivers side window regulator that also needs to be repaired. All this in 8 months. Is there a recall out there on any of these problems I have listed? If not is there a class action lawsuit I can join?

2001 LS 60K.I too have felt this car in my pocketbook. I've replaced both front door window regulators, interior door handle, all the coils and now I need to handle the overheating problems that others have mentioned. This car is on it's way to trade-in. Otherwise, it's great if you don't need it to get around in...

I purchased my beautiful pearl white 2000 LS complete with the sunroof, & spoiler in 2004. I love the way it looks. It's the prettiest car I have ever owned. Now for the problems, replaced all 8 coil packs, drivers side ac blows hot air sometimes, rear brake drums need to be replaced, took it for an oil change and was told the valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced before the oil shorted out the coil packs again. I replaced them for 500.00 The day I picked up the car, drove it the beach, on the way it started bucking and kicking like a mustang on crack. I couldn't get it to go into any gear except low. I had to rent a trailer to tow it back home. I took it back to the dealer, and was told the transmission fluid looks milky and that the clutches were burnt out. They want to replace the transmission to a tune of approximately 3000, depending on the time it takes. The headlamps are foggy too. I purchased an extended warranty from 1-Source Auto warranty, who has now gone bankrupt. Thanks Ford.

DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE CARS IF YOU VALUE KEEPING YOUR MONEY IN YOUR WALLET!! I have a 2000 LS V6. I too bought this car, because of its looks, and the initial responsiveness of the car. I soon learned that the transmissions in these cars are horrible, I've replaced the solenoid, valve body, and when all else failed the transmission. Also a window regulator, and other countless problems. Long story short. STAY AWAY FROM THESE CARS! They are not worth the headache, unless you like taking two minute K turns (while the transmission catches up), and your transmission not knowing what gear it wants to be in when your cruising at 38-40 miles an hour (everyone who owns one knows what I'm talking about). Oh, and if you see these cars at cheap unbelievable prices, there's a reason! Oh, one last thing to think about, check out how much value one of these cars has in Kelly's Blue Book. It will make you boil!!

If everyone would notice you have used cars and problems happen as soon as the warranty goes on all makes and models. I have 2002 ls v8 it has problems, but its 5 to 6 years old and nothing major just wear and tear that will happen with all vehicles. To bring down expenses of a used vehicle get a shop manual and do repairs yourself, don't blame the car for doing what its made to do. even the great German cars break down from time to time.

I have a 2002 LS V8 Loaded. It has 60,000 miles and experiencing overheating problems. It will overheat within the first 3 miles I drive. I shut it off and wait 3-5 min then restart and it will be normal. The Ford dealership will not do anything until they make it overheat. It has already had the cooling fan replaced and 4 thermostats replaced. It is covered by extended warranty, But I can't get them to fix my car. I love my car, the look and the way it drives, But I can't keep being without a car while it is sitting at the repair shop either. I will be trading it in.

I just purchased my 2000 lincoln Ls for 8200 and so far so good. I love I've allready driven it over 1000 miles and no problem. I kinda wish I found this site before I bought it. All this negativity I read on here. I hope nothing bad happens to my car I couldn't afford all of that. Since my car only has 81000 miles I thought I was gettin a hell of a deal. I've had nissans with way more miles on it and never had one problem. I hope it goes the same for my Lincoln. Id be pissed to find out that I was ripped off.

I have a 2000ls v-8 with 98k My car has only suffered from the dreaded regulator, and radiator cap problem. Lots of cars have problems, BMW's are sure as anything nothing to go home about, I bought a brand new 530i two yrs ago, and I had electrical problems that a rat living in my dash couldn't cause 40k car, never ever again. I have put near 10k on my car, bought it as a nice daily driver to and from work.

She has been a wonderful car, I know a lot of people have had bad experiences with their car, but please don't let this determine if you buy one or not, people post on these to share mainly the problems they have not give the car praise like I am giving them. Go onto any BMW or LMGDAO Benz site and see what kind of wonderful engineering they have.

If you want try reliability and luxury nothing out does a lexus/toyota if acura would ever make a decent style they make wonderful cars.

If you want to purchase an ls, have a mechanic look at the car and pull all the service that has been done to the car, if it is a bad one the service record does not lie.