2000 Lincoln LS Electrical system Problems

“The engine failures began on july 28, 2005 and have continued through this date. This engine should have been recalled. The types of problems cause the engine to create erroneous mechanical readouts preventing the vehicle from passing state's emission inspections. The engine shuts down due to faulty plastic tensioners causing the timing chains to become loose, thus causing engine failures. I'm lucky I was not going any faster when my engine failed twice causing me to lose my steering capabilities, etc. …”

“I just had to replace the 4th electrical spark plug coil (out of 8) in my 2000 Lincoln LS. Coils usually don't fail. This one did when I was driving up into the mountains. Thankfully, I wasn't passing anyone at the time, otherwise, things may have gotten ugly. Each repair costs about $300, so for all eight cylinders, I may end up spending $2400. I've never had a car go through coils before.”

“On several occasions my LS will crank but will not start. The anti-theft indicator on the dashboard flashes which indicates that the car will not start. I have been stranded on three separate occasions only to have my car towed to the dealer where it starts just fine for them. I have had the following replaced: transceiver, anti-theft module, computer and the cables that connect the transceiver to the computer. The dealer has not been able to solve the problem.”

“My car was sluggish and losing power upon taking it in for servicing I had five of eight coil on plugs replaced by dealership, not more than one week after my car started the same symptoms and had an clicking noise in the engine. I was told buy the dealership that their diagnostic equipment was giving them false reading, one saying that the car was alright, and the other saying that it wasn't. They couldn't do anything for me. Please contact me with an answer on what I can do.”

“Purchased my 2000 LS in october of that year. In 2001 had to have regulator on back passenger window replaced. Since then 2 more back window regulators have also been replaced at cost of approx. $700. Had to have coil replaced. Car has always hesitated shifting into reverse. At 40 MPH car runs roughly, shakes. In june this year car would not start after shutting off. Some computer valve sticking; dealership told my husband to take a rock and hit it to free it up so car will start. Several times car would not start at all for no apparent reason. …”