Engine problems of the 2001 Lincoln LS

Four problems related to engine have been reported for the 2001 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2001 LS.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2006

Mis-firing coils due to faulty design of valve cover gaskets. Had to replace all 8 coils and valve cover gasket seals. Parts $$ over 800, labor for work was another $1000.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2004

My 2001 Lincoln Ls v8 has been in the shop numerous times, way more than I can remember. There has been issues with the ignition coils, hydraulic fans, starter, coil pads. This has all been repaired with numerous amounts of dollars. I can no longer afford to keep up with this car. There is constant miss fires and bad shifting.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2002

While driving vehicle went through a puddle of water and died out. The dealership indicated this was caused by water getting into the engine motor and blowing it. Please provide more details. Ts.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2001

Vehicle will shut off without prior warning, especially when there is water in street. The dealership is aware of problem.




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