Eight problems related to engine have been reported for the 2000 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2000 LS.
2000 Lincoln Ls problem: 2 induction coils need replacement. Rancho santa margarita Ford history: engine stopped on highway and on road home took to dealer and after inspection put auto in garage. Can not drive safely. One coil was replaced under warranty. Called Ford cust. Svs on this issue. They offered 12 month warranty on work. Thought "offer" was unusual; wouldn't dealer offer at least that? request: please review reported frequency of this problem for potential recall. . I submit this is a design flaw and safety issue and not a maintenance or wear & tear issue, unless owners' manual describes how I could have prevented or recommended time interval for inspection. . Research indicates this is the most common problem on model and caused by the gasket. This issue is on record with Ford in at least one bulletin (TSB 00t03 /9/2000 pcm-drivability complains).
Check engine/check transmission message has come on. Vehicle has less then 50k miles on it, transmission needs to be replaced already, looking at $3000+in repairs.
Changed the coil packs several times after the third had to replace the engine and now the there is a delay in putting the care in reverse and at times there's a harsh upshift. I'm now replacing the transmission.
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that three cylinders were replaced in 2005, one cylinder was replaced in may of 2007, and one has already been replaced this month. The repairs were covered under the vehicle's extended warranty. While driving between 60 and 70 mph, the vehicle misfires. The purchase date, engine size, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 46,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The vehicle would intermittently misfire and jerk. The engine had 8 coil packs. 4 coil packs were replaced. The current mileage was 67,000. The failure mileage was 30,000.
After backing out of the driveway the consumer attempted to drive forward and a loud bang was heard. The vehicle was stopped and the consumer examined the problem at hand. The consumer noticed that the left lower ball joint completely snapped off. The vehicle has been taken back to the service dealer because the engine's valve cover failed and the timing chain broke.
There is a problem with wiring for engine. Sometimes vehicle will not start. Dealer has been contacted.
After having the vehicle's engine replaced the consumer noticed that the engine indicator light and air bag warning light flashing. The dealer has been contacted.