Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2000 Lincoln LS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Storage problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
Driving at night hit debris in road at aprox. 55 mph. Noticed fuel gage level descending. While exiting right curving ramp and braking auto started to lose control. Abs helped correct swerve. Inspected underbody following day. Fuel tank was ruptured. I paid local Lincoln dealer to replace fuel tank. *aprox. Incident date.
Vehicle stalls at any speed. Dealer replaced fuel pump and sending unit, but it did not remedy problem.
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. Most mechanics are replacing ignition coils because they are getting misfire readings on specific cylinders, however the problem lies with the timing chains that go out eventually. Currently, I have four diagnostic readings on my engine stating that number 4 cylinder is misfiring, when indeed two mechanics are stating that the timing chain is the problem and another expert familiar with this problem sells the specific kits to try to correct this known problem of Ford's. . Read more...