Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
Oil leak from valve cover onto coil causing failure. Ford knew of this problem and only recalled 2003 Lincoln Ls vehicles this year. I have a 2000 Lincoln Ls and they wont help me. It cost me over $1400. 00 because my extended warranty expired in October this year. 1 month later I have this problem.
2001 Lincoln Ls with 60k miles. Unusual smells inside car. Found warped exhaust manifolds and damaged attachement bolts. Dealer service says this problem has been seen on a number of Lincoln Ls vehicles. Reported to Ford motor corp.