Speed Control Linkage problems of the 2000 Lincoln LS

Three problems related to speed control linkage 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.

1 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2001

Sudden acceleration while in stop and go heavy traffic. This caused vehicle to rear end another vehicle, no injury reported. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and still waiting for their response. * ak.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2000

Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision. Dealer has vehicle.

3 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/15/1999

Vehicle experienced problems with sudden acceleration and jumping out of gear. Provide further details. Consumer ended up going through back wall of garage on one occasion, consumer states sometimes the rear tires would spin out of control even with foot on brake and the only way to stop sudden acceleration was to turn the ignition off, dealer convinced cosumer to lease another Ls, however consumer is concerned what will happen with the other vehicle, if it would be sold and someone could be harmed.


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