Four problems related to ignition coils failure 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.
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...
On three different occasions since February, an ignition coil has failed in my Ls(# 2,3,and 6). Each time the repair has cost almost $300, and in addition since the dealer thought a small leak in the valve cover gasket may have caused the problem with #3, that was replaced for an additional $225. In the 45 years I have been driving, I have never had a coil go bad. There is clearly a defect in the original coils or engine design. The dealer has indicated that they have replaced many of these on Ls's.
Problems with ignition coils on Lincoln 2000 Ls. There were a number of ignition coils that needed to be replaced on these vehicle. (4/8/04 one coil had to be replaced, on 6/15/04 two more had to be replaced, and within two weeks of that, two more had gone bad).
Major problems with vehicle's ignition coils. On April 18, 2004 the service dealer replaced one coil. Then on June 15, 2004 two more coils were replaced. Within two weeks, another coil or more went bad. There was random misfires which remained the same even after repair, then it worked fine but was followed by the vehicle running rough.