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-Noah
It has always happened to me when I have to make a quick stop, usually to keep from running a stop light, after being at speeds over 50. Whats so bad about it is the car runs so quite I never notice that the car is dead until I go to accelerate from the stop light.
I hope this issue get addressed very soon because my warranty expires in about 4500 miles.
My wife and I have had a 96 ford contour since it was new and it seems that Ford has some problems keeping their cars together as they age. Our Contour has had more than it's share of problems and now as my Lincoln ages it too seems to be plagued with things that don't happen as frequently to European or Japanese luxury cars. I have friends with both Euro and/or [non-permissible content removed] lux cars which are much older and still today they seem to keep the occupants in the a cabin that isnt plagued with little nuisance noises.
Sorry for the rant but these very issues are my pet peeves and very well could keep me from buying from Ford Motor Company or other US car makers.
Sounds "interesting" to me. But bottom line, they did adhere to the TSB once I presented it to them. Did cost Lincoln at least $36.00 more than it should have, (extra day of the rental car) and some inconvenience to me for having to take it back again. The cost to Lincoln bothers me the most, as that cost will somehow get passed back down to all of us...
Has the engineer you spoke with been in contact with Jonathan? Jonathan was a passenger in my car for two consecutive runs through the autocross course at Mania 3 where my LS stalled. I'm sure Jonathan can accurately recount the circumstances for him. In every instance my LS stalled, it restarted immediately and without hesitation.
As my car has not stalled outside of an autocross event, I'm not inclined to make a big deal out of this issue. However, I do find this issue to be intriguing and unusual. As you know, the stalls that occured at the autocross event all happened at the exact same place . . . at the end of the course when we had to stop for our time slip. After crossing the finish line (when the engine rpms were in excess of 5000, at or near WOT), the driver had to execute a short radius, 90-degree left-hand turn, followed by an equivalent right-hand turn before coming to a complete stop, all in about a 50-yard distance under steady and firm braking (zero throttle). The engine would stumble and stall shortly after coming to a complete stop (no lateral forces on the car - thus, not DURING the turn).
Thanks for the update and be sure to keep us posted on what you learn.
Chris - LLSOC Charter Member
All of them contacted me based on contact with Jonathan. I indicated it Occurred to us stopping for the Time Slip. BTW. Just an interesting note. We all turned right just before it straightened out for the slip...
Here was the Sequence, Snake Course, Checker Flags, Quick Left and then a right, then straight to time slip guy. Applying Brakes. Pick up Time Slip. Hit Gas (Dead). I agree with yours, sounds like mine. However we had just been through Right hand Turn (Last in Sequence Before small Straight...
Which side of the tank is the Transfer Pump on? Does is pump both ways?
Regards,
Victor
LOL
Bruno
LLSOC member
LOL
TIA
-NP
If you are a member of LLSOC, they have a Lincoln Master Tech that is very good at diagnosing these systems.
Mark
Scott
LLSOC Member
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Also couldnt help but notice that there are Lots of used LS headlight assemblies for sale. Whats up with that?
1W4Z-5427009-AB REG ASY-RR DR WDO EL
From prior messages this would appear to be the correct one. The part number on the invoice for the drivers side rear window was same as above except it had an 8 instead of 9 before the -AB.
I have owned a 00 LS8 Sport since new - early build w/Alpine, full sized spare, etc. - and I work near downtown Atlanta. Perhaps I can give you some specific insights - and a maybe even a drive.
If you would like to contact me off this forum, my e-mail address is: rayainsw@aol.com
Cheers,
- Ray
Charter member LLSOC - but sadly unable to attend the Mania3 preview of the 03s - and in a quandry about replacing the 00 . . .
Who has been wondering lately about the conversation come trade-in time, when the dual MagnaFlows on the 00 will be discussed . . .
Cheers,
- Ray
Who lost any interest in all basketball when Bill Russell retired. . . Picked it up for a while again during the Larry Bird era. . . But never paid much attention to College hoop.
Supposedly there will be a packaged available through dealers for retrofitting but no mentioned was made of timing.
As far as I know the only thing in the trunk is the battery. Anyway after several more tries it finally started and I have not had the problem since.
Just wondering if anyone else out there experienced this problem.
Thanks,
Krystalg
Since then I have had no more problems with it. Hopefully it was a one time situation.
Also, the dealler replaced both of my headlights for fogging - no questions asked (build date 01/01).
I just got back from my LM Service shop today to have the tag lamp replaced and yet 2 more regulators for the windows. Also, the fogged up headlamps but they wouldn't replace the headlights. They said and I quote "We have a letter from ford stating that we are to no longer replace the lamps and are to just advise you to turn on your headlights to vaporize the humidity"
what a crock. and I have been dealing with this unsightly sore on the front of my car for months now only to be told this. Yet you shop swaps them right out.
Well i put in a call to the ford roadside asst 800 number and they are going to return my call with an answer within 48 hours. Heck at least the thing still runs good which is more than I can say about our 96 Contour that we have owned since it was new. My faith in US luxury cars has slowly diminished over the past year.
I will let you guys know what ford says about the headlight situation but I would like to know if anyone else has been served the same BS.
thnx
I saw a disturbing ad over the weekend from our friends at Lexus. The commercial is for their airbags or something, but anyway it shows their car coming to a stop sign in bad weather and other vehicles coming at it out of control. They show a Tahoe/Yukon/Escargot type, a New Beetle, a '71 Mustang and a LINCOLN LS!!! Has anyone else noticed this. Are they implying that the LS is unstable or undrivable in bad weather?
My '00 V8 Sport certainly seemed to be handling fine today at 65mph on the slush/snow/ice covered freeways around Cleveburg, OH.
To add to the 'cricket' discussion...I have traced my driver's side back seat squeak to the outside beltline molding (at the bottom of the window). If I have the window in full upright and locked position it will squeak at temps above about 40. I can make it squeak by pushing on it manually. In a quiet garage you can hear it plain as day. If I 'bump' the window down slightly the noises go away. Dealer says all is fine - got the standard 'cannot duplicate' note (did not care!).
Anyway, enjoy the discussions for the most part on this board. Lease is up in 3 months, trying to decide what is next. Eyeing the Aviator to replace Mountaineer, but not sure about getting another end-of-year LS again.
Scott
LLSOC Member
Since so many other folks are having the same issue I am going to ask the Ford rep at the Road Side asst number if anything can be done about it. I love my car with a doubt but it is these little things that, dare I say it.. figured I would add that since Tom Cruise did at the oscars, makes me wish someone would steal it so I could buy a Lexus or BMW. This car is way to new to sound like it has been drive 50K miles down a bumpy dirt road.
I would recommend that those of you that aren't near the end of the lease or looking to trade any time soon to call the Ford Road Side asst # and report the squeak to see if they will authorize your service shop to make the repair. I know I am.
Have a good day.
-Noah
On the fogging headlights, they replaced those last October on my first 5,000 mile service.
However if you want a "bird in the hand" and want to take advantage of current discounts/rebates/owner loyalty rebates, I would not hesitate to go ahead with a 2002 LS. End of model year should not concern you as it will have all the latest running changes. Lincoln just announced a $100 price increase on LS, so a purchase from inventory will save you a c-note.
Jerry
2001 LS V-8 Sport owner, December build.
AND 23,000+ trouble-free, delightful miles AND
a definite repeat LS buyer at lease expiration.
Rattles can be a real bummer - I hate em. Having said that, my LS has none. It's a great quiet ride. I did have one a while ago and I empathize with those trying to trace the source. An enclosed car can be a real echo chamber, making noises very difficult to trace. In my case, I was checkin windows, headliner, B pillar - everywhere the noise seemed to be coming from. Quite by accident I traced it to the boot around the 5speed shifter. Dealer replaced and all's quiet on the Western front again.
George
Thanks for the follow up. It helps boost the confidence when asking for something like that.
-np
I would think repeated fogging and/or a long time to clear up is cause enough for replacement. It can't be - "don't replace them ever".
Dealers play a significant role in brand loyalty and quality perception yet they seem to think that throwing up their hands and blaming the faceless corporation is acceptable. All that gets them is a disgruntled customer who not only would not buy that brand again, but would never buy from that dealer - regardless of the brands sold. Pretty shortsighted.
John
LLSOC Charter Member
I bought the Lincoln mostly because I love the looks and second because I was in the market for a luxury car that was US made, as I am trying to keep my dollars in estados unidos. This very well may be my last ford product of any badge as none of them seem to age as gracefully as the imports that my friends buy.
The car runs great and can't complain about that but little noises that make you want to drive off a bridge just send me off the edge. Especially when the thing cost well in the $40's.
Don't get me wrong i am still in love with the LS and they do say it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. I just hope I dont end up LoveLeSs.
as a footnote I am in the it takes weeks not days for the headlamps to clear up and stated that to my service advisor.
-np
I keep forgetting to turn off the darn thing, and the Passport has an annoying habit that if it gets below a certain voltage it goes into a software failure mode and has to be re-booted (cripes, a microsoft radar detector). I really love the expert display and size, but am not sure I'd pick it over the Valentine next time. Trouble is having anyone I know locally who has a V1 to compare with.
Now on to downloading the instructions for speaker installation from llsoc.com and put my Polk dx7 speakers in!
Here's my main gripe, had to use the parking attendant today, and no way to lock the glovebox or trunk to keep the valet out. Have noticed this before, and it's always been kind of a pain. My car's been so good, just felt I had to put a gripe in to keep in practice. Not sure but I think this may have been dealt with in later models. Hey, if you're gonna have a Lincoln, they should assume you use valet parking. ;-)
Ray Chartrand
Charter member LLSOC