Just a little more info for anyone who is having issues with their LS, especially Gen 1 (gen 1 is before 2003): CHECK YOUR COILS. When they go bad they cause all sorts of weird issues and its very common in these cars. If there is any oil on the rubber boot when you pull the coil off of the spark plug, you need new valve cover gaskets. Make sure you replace ALL the plugs AND COILS when you replace the valve cover gaskets (take a look at your injectors while your at it, clean or replace any that look bad). Gaskets+coils+plugs will cost around $500 if you do it yourself, it isn't that difficult if you take your time and have the tools. First thing to do is take your car up to Oreilly's or AutoZone and have it scanned, if it says a few of your cylinders are misfiring or banks running lean, good chance your coils are shot. If not, have your battery tested, replace your fuel & air filter, clean your MAF sensor, and check your vacuum lines for cracks or leaks - these the cheap things that you can eliminate first without paying a mechanic. Also wouldn't hurt to add some injector cleaner to your gas tank. There are some good youtube videos showing how to do most of this stuff, for anything else you should check out @t, they have an entire forum dedicated to the Lincoln LS and people willing to help that know these cars up and down. Ive had my LS for 7 years and replaced the valve cover gaskets once and all of the coils twice, along with a long list of other stuff. Been through it all and understand these cars can be a real pain to diagnose but hope this helps someone.
I love these cars. I've heard alot of horror stories. But, like any car, take care of it and it'll take care of you. ....I own a 2002 Lincoln LS V8. 229k miles and counting!
Welcome fellow Lincoln LS owner!!! They are pretty underrated for the style and luxury they offer (especially the 2003-2006 Gen 2 models). Long as Good premium fuel is used and you don't abuse it too much its quite dependable.
The only thing I have not used in mine was full synthetic. I have actually always taken it to the local Ford/Lincoln Dealer for oil service. So far no issues and motor does not have any burnt oil residue or build up, Im quite sure they are just using regular motor oil, but seems to be fine.
pretty high miles. 147000 at this point. Although I purchased the car with 134000 back in 2009. So yes I actually put on very few miles in the time of my ownership. Needless to say when I bought it with the extremely high miles for 5 years it was very cheap and in superb condition. Only issue was one of the air vents for the AC seat was disconnected.
I own a 2002 Lincoln LS 3.9l v8. Only has 88,000 miles... But sat about a year without moving. After I purchased it, the cooling issues started... And like you said, it was pretty much EVERY plastic component breaking. Also did all 8 plugs and coil packs, radiator, thermostat and housing, multiple manifolds, cooling fan/wheel/and shroud, and fan fluid cooler (engine has a hydraulic fan, pump driven by serpentine belt). Oh yeah, did belt too. She's driving like a charm now. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
I've had most of the same problems. Here is how I handled them: 1-The coils are not a big deal if you or you know someone with the proper tools. I buy the coils at a parts store (O'Reilly in my area) for about $45.00. If you have an OBDC reader it will tell you which coil is bad. The numbers go 1 to 8. 1 is top driver side down to 4, 5 is top passenger side down to 8. Remove all the stuff on top of engine to access the coils, unbolt it disconnect the connector, use a spark plug puller to remove old spark plug then replace with new spark plug and new coil. 2-Cooling system leak was caused by cracks in the coolant reservoir. Purchased a new reservoir at Auto Zone for about $75, took to a regular mechanic to swap out.
You stated every problem I’m countering and so far I’m currently working on them. It’s been thought but for my first car I can’t complain. I’ve leaned a lot thanks to my car and community that has helped me out
hey my fellow Lincoln LS brother! What's up! For real, this is the only way to learn how to work on cars, and these lessons will carry on with you. BTW I still own this car, and it's still on the road kicking some AS*!! lol.. Although I cannot fix the damn leaking sunroof, so I just taped it up.
Great summary. I have a 2006 LS Sport and have replaced the coils and plugs x 2, all of the hoses and plastic thermostat case and the belts x 1 and had a complete transmission rebuild. I have not experienced the other 3 problems that you have experienced. I will be on the lookout for the engine coolant bi-valve and will replace it on my next engine coolant flush in 12 months. Appreciate the time you spent to put this together.
Thanks for the comment and watching!!! Recently noticed water in the trunk of mine too, Seems to be leaking through the sunroof (weird b/c theres no water inside the cabin and most of the roof is sealed). Put a rubber mat on the roof and now seems fine. (so def leaking from the sunroof towards the trunk somehow. )
Recommend that you bring your LS to a body shop to sort out the sun roof leak. I am worried that the water in your trunk will lead to an electrical short that will necessitate the replacement of wiring harnesses.
SOMEONE HELP MEEEE!!!! Lol ok...so I'm sitting in my 03 LS today at work, smokin a cig and I notice my dome lights are like, flashing, blinking...whatever...it was like my car was having a little dance party that I wasnt invited to...its never done that b4 so I went and grabbed my keys, tried starting it and when I turned the key forward all my gauges (all of them, temp, rpms, speedometer and fuel) flew to the max position...then I went to crank the engine and all I got was RAPID clicks....turned the key back, let it sit for a minute or two, tried again....quick ass clicking...but everytime I would try to start it the clicks would be shorter and shorter before it finally just wasnt making any noise, like I drained it?? So I had someone attempt to give me a jump and it did nothing....however, she didnt know how to hook up the cables so that might've been user error....but does ANYONE know what this could be? Is it a starter/altrntr/battery issue or is this a computer/electric issue. FML I love this g.d. car and I just want her to be fixed now. 😭😭😭😭
whats up man!! I've made a new video on my page about this car, please check it out. I guarantee you will like it my dude. If you can find a good shape one for cheap, I'd get one.
Your more than welcome hybrid!! Lincoln 2002 ls code indicated my thermometer needed to be changed out. Had the orange light on dashboard your video helped. Im a female I know a little about cars fathers a mechanic. But I was on my own changing it out.
So you changed the thermostat yourself? That's actually the only thing I have not done myself (even my local auto station said they didn't want to work on that and I had to take it to a actual dealer). Although the Gen 2 models have a more complicated thermostat than your does. Thats quite an achievement, what else have you done?
I'm glad I found this video. I own a 2000 Lincoln Ls V8 model. I purchase it in 2002 with 29,000 miles on it. As of today I have 81,000 and counting. No major issues but have suspension issues, ignition coils and the timing chain was is plastic and was replace in 2014. I didn't realize this car has two timing chains in it. I had upper and lower ball joint on the front replaced in December of 2017 which is also a typical problem with these vehicles. I take care of my car and I love it. I just try to keep up on the maintenance but I am finding that parts for the suspension are harder to find. Right now, my Change oil light will not reset after a oil change, so I am assuming it's a sensor. We have tried everything to reset even taking the cables off the battery, no luck. I keep it in the garage and I get notices all the time of Lincoln dealerships wanting to buy it back. Sorry no deal. I'm keeping this one and will put the money in it to keep it going. And yes, only premium can go in it but when I punch this car on the freeway, it takes off like a bat out of hell! I love it!
hey buddy, glad you still keeping your LS, I love seeing others drive around. Never heard of the oil reminder not being able to be reset, it's just a timing thing, I seriously doubt it can measure or verify oil quality. I gotta say I do love mine, since I got it back in 2009. Don't drive it much, but when I do, it's def a grt drive. Of course if I could get the front caliper to move freely, that'd be great. BUt the wheel nut it stuck, seized, cant remove the wheel.
do you have a misfire that is obvious? or even a check engine light and a code that indicates a misfire? I don't see how a misfire would cause rough shifting in only some gears and not others, that seems wrong. Unless you are raving the motor to high RPM and the misfire happens bc of that.
Just bought my first car it’s a 2005 Lincoln last V6 and it was the coils but I’m gonna get new spark plugs too but thanks for the video!!! Really helpful man!!✊✊
hey!! thanks you for watching!! you got it!! LEt me know how it works out for you when yo do the plugs. I have never replaced the plugs in mine, only do the coild about every 3 years so far, and have used the cheapest coils found on amazon.
In my 06 my front lights, dash lights, the alarm on the key fob, and the trunk open button inside the car will not work from time to time. Do you happen to know what may cause this?
I have an 01 and just filled the hydraulic fan pump reservoir and its leaked out in one day. Red liquid all over the carport. Is that normally mean the pump is out? Its hasnt overheated but the reservoir is gone dry.
I love them too, gotta keep our LS's running and please not modify them. And questionable mods basically result in the cars not being sought after and eventually junked. I personally would not look for any car with an aftermarket stereo or wheels.
The 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird is built on the same platform as the Lincoln LS V8 of same years. Tbird has same problems, coils, overheating, bad suspension, etc..I've got an 03 Tbird - biggest piece of crop I've ever owned. In the last 6 or 7 years I've never driven it more than 50 miles from home - because every time I did it had to be towed back.
hybrid32494 it is my hccv. i thought at first it was something else. but my heat would work sometimes in the winter. and ac sonetimes now in the summer. but it only comes out of the passenger vents and driver vents are warm. and my car overheats sometimes, not always lol
but how is the terrific low end torque and soft comfy ride?? JK. Yes def sounds like your DVVC, did you use the dual zone climate setting ever?, mine literally broke right after I adjusted the passenger and driver climate zones differently. Now I just keep it always the same.
thank you. seriously. i love my car. its the v8. but they said is some rare addition. its a lincoln lsr? have u ever heard of it? i restored my headlights yesterday and they look brand new!
I think you mean the LSE, it's an appearance package mostly, pretty rare. Does your model have the THX sound system with the NAV? Mine is the ULTIMATE EDITION, if it wasn't for that I'd prob not have bought it back in 2009. ahaha, I have a headlight restarting video too, on a rav4. What did you use? My headlights are terrible, they seem pitted from sand or gravel, so those methods don't work, I tried it all.
U don't have to disconnect the air bag just undo the plug I spliced extra hose into the sunroof holes and found a colony of ants living in one drain hose and I've dealt with every other problem u mentioned except the trans solenoid
My parents just bought a 2003 LS V8 we tried driving it back home and it temp went up to 220 the fan was not coming on so were tryin to diagnose that right now and also has a slight misfire, and all the check lights are on but i scan it and it cant find any codes
Yep, sounds like a DCCV issue. I remember when mine went btw, it was after I played around with the dual zone climate controls and changed the temp of the right and left side (that was a bad idea), lol. Ever since I just leave it the same temp.
Scotty Killmar highly recommends using a Polymer solution it come in a sm grey bottle w red lettering and a skinny neck at auto zone. $12 . If u apply this rubber preservative on all your boots foments ect thru a spray bottle replacement will not be ness sry!
Hey man I could use some help. I just got my first car - a 2005 Lincoln LS v6 with 108k miles. It’s been frustrating because no matter what I do the car is not running at it’s best. First of all when I start the car for the first time in the day, it rough starts (vibrates a lot), and when I change the gear it jerks into reverse and forward. The car also seems to lack the appropriate power. I’ve had a check engine light on for some time. The mechanic has changed the spark plugs, cleaned the injectors and filter. Not the car was sitting around for an extended period. So he even took out aspestos (hair like) material that was stuck in the exhaust pipe. The engine is still giving issues. Apart from this, the car has a SRVC (P) code and E where P/R/D should be. My park brake light is also on. It’s been a headache honestly. Not even sure where to start. At the moment just trying to get the engine moving smooth. But sounds like it could be problem 1 & 4. I know I’m rambling on but I’m new to all this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey man, I don't know I don't know how active you are on UA-cam anymore I think I'm having issues with my Lincoln v6 LS like you are describing. I've replaced Mike oils twice and on the second time my misfire from moisture leakage.. however when I push my car to go to pass somebodyand get my RPMs up by here almost a crackle and what sounds like the engine and then I will start throwing a check engine light with a misfire feeling.. do you think that's my coil still? Or possibly fuel injection problems?
I have a 2005 ls. I have a question about the sealant putty you used on sunroof. What would i be looking for exactly?? Also I took rubber stripping around doors and the plastic on the footwells and remove the headboard little bit mine super loose for some unknown reason and I didn't see any type of drain tubing or anything but I'm not even positive what I'm looking for could you possibly have a picture of what it should look like so I can compare to it. And also the plastic rocker on the front that moves up and down when you open and close it is cracked in the middle could that possibly be my reason for the leak as well
The drain plugs in the sunroof is clogged. That's something all of us LS owners are dealing with, I'm sure. Either replace the drain tubes (As they may be dry rotted and cracked) or try to push like some weed eater line through the drain tubes to clear the blockage.
Have a 2005 LS V8 Sport.. Thanks for the video.. Extremely helpful..! I'm experiencing the Overheating and cracked / leaking plastic cooling problems.. Recently had the Coolant Inlet Pipe (Under the Throttle Body) replaced and I'm on the Second Dorman Thermostat Housing Unit (First one just cracked after 2 months) Second one may be the cause of my overheating. Right now the engine seems to want to overheat out of the blue.. However, no Coolant loss. Next step is to remove the Dorman Thermostat, bleed the system, drive around to see what happens. If still overheat will replace the DCCV (Coolant Control Valve) as it may be clogging up the Coolant flow.I noticed when I select heat to the floor I only feel heat coming from up top via the defroster vent on top of dash.These are nice cars however, Ford should have kept a lot of the Jaguar Aluminum cooling parts.. Why would you want extreme Hot Coolant running through plastic $#%^%&% ?
Mine seems to be running hot and the fans go on high often, yet it doesn't actually overheat, and no coolant loss either. These seem to be symptoms of a clogged system, most likely also the DCCV again. Try to get the original ford thermostat for these, very important btw. Mine has also developed a weird issue where If I tough the upper right side of the radiator it's much cooler than the inlet portion (as if it's actually clogged).
Most people get an engine TUNE which they claim adds about 15-20 HP. Otherwise only a better flowing exhaust with cats cut out (not recommended because your engine light will be on).
I'm having issues with my 2002 lincoln ls it stopped starting up. I can't get my security light on the dash to go away so I am not sure if it's not starting because of that or what I have power to the dash but it will not crank or start. Plz help me
Heads up‼️ Nothing against FEL-PRO first. I did the valve cover gaskets and O rings gaskets on Driver/Passenger (Driver side sucked) Fel-Pro gaskets for this engine are identical, but the driver side is not identical to the passenger side. There is a slight difference in the shape of the covers. So the driver gasket WILL NOT seal properly due to this. I had to use a little bit of JB weld on the top portion of the valve cover after 80 miles. I noticed oil leaking and figured when I installed this would be an issue so I monitored it for a week after installing. Since JB weld I’ve driven 200 + miles and no leaks🤙. I’m not sure if other gaskets are the same. This engine is the same engine in the 03 Thunder Bird & Jaguar S Type. Thanks again for your help bro, Keep that LS looking clean.
hey buddy!! thanks for watching and this comment. I've never had leaks from the valve covers in mine, I'm quite sure the covers were never even removed from factory on this car. Io only had to remove the top covers that cover the coils, no leaks there either. I'd say of the three copycat cars, the Jag XJ, S-type and Thunderbird this is the best one of them all. The gen 2 blows away the GEN 1 based thunderbird. Jaguar is a total disaster in many ways. Do you know if the jags can be serviced at ford? best thing about the Lincoln is that it can be serviced at FORD for normal prices.
Last time I took my LS v8 to my local shop (5 years ago) for a DCCV replacement, they said to never bring that car again, hahaha. But when I was leaving the owner said " I'd love to take my lady out to the Casino in that car". That made it worth it. ahahah.
Aftermarket coils from ebay are perfect is my experience. Get 8 for about 30-40 bucks. Had my LS since 2010... changed coils twice and that t-connection once. Yes there's many plastic parts. My thermostat housing seal is broken causing air or fluid leak every time someone backs into it parallel parking. The system is pressurized so any leak will cause it to overheat until you fix it. HOWEVER, I've had more problems due to dishonest mechanics than anything else.
hey dude! You got that 100% right! I've replaced my coils every couple of years with cheap ones, and used plenty of dielectric grease and it's been good. Basic cooling parts fail too, but once they are fixed it's back in action.
I really don’t post man but thanks a lot I just got me a Lincoln LS v6 and that is the problems to it I had to change 1 coil but like you just said ima change all of them
hey buddy!! thanks for watching and the good feedback. Yes you might as well do all the coils, they are just so random and though to diagnose which is the cause.
I love these cars. But I'd never touch one with a 10 foot pole. Granted most these issues been lack of maintenance but still I believe these cars definitely are not worth it unless you get it for a steal. Especially with that jag v8. It's a shame because the look of these cars are beautiful
Hey my man if I don’t use the ac or heater will it still cause to overheat my 04 just recently heated up for a bit then I added antifreeze and hasn’t heated up since but I haven’t used the ac nor the heater
I had a brand new 2002 v6 ls back in high school and loved everything on it but once I got to 70,000 miles it went downhill, anytime I would accelerate I would get a rattle clicking sound in the engine but now auto garage could figure out what it was and the engine test they did would say it was fine but still to this day dont know what was the reason for that noise but still recommend the ls I loved that car.
Hello all, I have a 03 Lincoln LS V8 that I've been working on a while. Now the issue is that it will not accelerate pass 25 to 30 miles per hour. It struggles to go to 2nd gear. ive change out the TPS, EGR vale, Fuel Pump, fuel filrer and injectors. It's running better by have not fixed the acceleration issue. So do I need to change out the coils that's the only thing I have not replaced. I want to get opinions before I start buying parts and replacing them. Thank you
DO you know if your car is in the limp home (fail safe mode). When that mode is activated due to some fault the car will drive at the speeds you say it drives. Usually a misfire or trans issue will cause the car to go into that mode. IS your check engine light on?
@@hybrid32494 No idk if thr car is in limp mode. Yes the check engine light is on. I have a OBD2 Scanner/computer. every code that pops up I fix. there was one code P1406. but it has not not appeared again.
Hello I need help on mine. My window rolls down by itself like it has a mind of its own. When I unlocked from keyless the windows rolls down as well? I need help how to rest this or some sort. Thanks
2000 Ls. My Trans has burn oil and I hear a vibration at low speed in the transmission when I'm on the gas only. It has slipped before in 5th gear and I'm thinking it's the torque converter that has gone bad. Any thoughts
Yes the trans is sealed which means it has no dip stick. On the drain plug you undo with a T40 or T25 or something and its to check your fill levels. I took out a cup and it was thin and smells burnt like as the torque converter malfunction and overheated the fluid. Today i think my fuel pump went out too. But i think i need to replace the torque converter and pressure plate.
I had the shift solenoid issue...whenever I put it into reverse it shifted hard or there was a noticeable jerk....same going from 3rd into 4th gear....became very annoying. Took it to a trans shop and that's what they confirmed. $600 repair so while not exactly cheap it's def. cheaper than a trans rebuild which a lot of shops will say who aren't experienced with this transmission or who are looking to make a buck
i have an 01 with a bad #2 solenoid. it shifts into 3rd very hard sometimes spinning the tires and slips into first while braking hard sometimes. its a very obvious transmission issue and could never be confused with bad mounts. the big red flag is the check engine light and code to confirm it.
not me, you lost your keys? Generally thats a big issue on these which result in a no start condition because the key parts and keys are all coded, usually an issue only a good ford tech can fix. Beyond my expertise, lol.
Thank You for your time and knowledge. I have a serious problem w my ‘05 LS. Motor turns over, but Will Not Start! I turned the car off and removed the leaking battery. The cables +\-, touched while I cleaned up the spillage. I truly appreciate your talent and presentation style. Ive exhusted all my sources and towing car to dealer is not a option, please advise
hello! Sorry to hear of the car troubles! I still have this car, I don't drive it frequently, but it's fine . IT sounds like you have a bad fuel pump. You should be able to hear the car's fuel pump start priming when you put the key into the "ON" position, it sounds like a clicking noise. Typically these are common faults on all older cars. Watch other videos on how to diagnose the fuel pump, it should be pretty obvious when you understand how it works. Let me know.
Planning to buy 2005 v8 model for daily driving to work (18 km aprox.), do you guys think is a good idea? It will by my first own car. They offer me one for like 3,500 USD In MX
Do you mean in Mexico? What is the mileage and condition of the one you are being offered to buy? Its quite important that only Premium fuel is used in these, Are you fine with that?
David Warlock only problem I have with mine is having to use premium fuel for it. 48 bucks for a full tank. It will last 2 weeks if you only use it to work and back 5 days a week. Longer if you don't do your weekend cruising.
I have a 2005 ls an I've changed soak plugs coils crank sensor air flow sensor an I'm still not getting a spark to the plugs.. it's been two weeks don't know where to go next?
I'm looking at getting another LS....my first one a 03 was totaled by someone. This time though I want a 06 as I love the look of the front bumper and fog surround. I want it either in Vivid Red, Autumn Red, or preferably the Black Cherry Metallic. There is one by me at the local Lincoln dealer with a 102K miles for $5600 and it has Navi, Wood, Backup sensors...the whole 9 but that price puts it out my budget. Theres one in Ohio same color no nav or wood but sunroof and backup sensors for $3500 with 126K miles much better....What's your thoughts? Theyre both in black cherry metallic.....with the 5 spoke sport wheels tho the one that's local has them in chrome....
I think you need to tell the dealer listing the 06 for 5600 that your offer is 3500. Chances are they will agree to let the car go at 4000. Reason I say to go with the NAV version is because mine has that feature too (its the ultimate edition) The car itself is much nicer interior wise than one without the nav and THX system. The rear seats are different too. I checked one the price of the NAV/THX sound option price when new, and it was around 3000 bucks.
hybrid32494 Trust me I want the nav one too but it's not a deal breaker as nav is so obsolete anyway on a car lol but I do like the wood on the steering wheel and in the car...other than that they the same exact car....email me and I can send u pics which is Laquan05 at gmail
About the nav being obsolete, YES. I agree. Although they bundled the terrific THX sound system only with the nav model. Will send you an email shortly.
I have a situation and maybe you know something about it. I'm looking at a 2001 Lincoln LS V8. 152,000 miles. Guy says engine runs great and is pretty fast. Clean car , garaged. He say that it starts and runs but will not move. He says exactly this " It needs a solenoid because I didn't get the speed sensor fixed. Called a mechanic and he says it's a cheap fix." Do you know anything about this situation. A mechanic I talked to said there's a few sensors that it could be. My research says there's speed sensors that can be on 1-4 wheels depending on the car. I'm thinking there's 1-2 on Lincoln's. The seller said a solenoid then says speed sensor. Research says they go by the same name. Any info/help would be great
I just my coils,spark plugs done but it still have a misfiring.He check my fuel injectors are still good .Now he's gonna check for wiring and check the computer.I hope he finds out the problem if not ima get rid of it and what do bad is that I just got it and didn't enjoyed it yet
hey man! I cannot tell you for a fact that it is, but I would assume that it is, yes. Reason is because they are both the same GEN 1 motor, as long as you're talking about the same V8 in both years. Anything 2003+ is gen 2, as I'm sure you know. I highly recommend you check rock auto there are many cheap EGS tube components there, I just checked, and visually verify it's the same looking piece.
Not surprised what the number 1 issue is from what I've seen on the forums. When it comes to aftermarkets I bet how long they last will really boil down to the quality of the aftermarkets. The transmission problem sounds like it would be concerning.... But my bottom line question is if I found a LS doing this how damning is this problem? Does this mean the transmission is on its way out and bigger problems to come? Or will it continue acting up like that for a long time with no further issues? Jerking is not extremely damning as long as it keeps working. But great video, thanks for doing it!
Ive so far used mostly all aftermarket parts, (two sets of coils) (50 bucks for all 8 on amazon and eBay) Doorman overflow tank (good for last 5 years) the trans should still keep working, the shift solenoid usually just acts up, it rarely will just not be drivable. Mine is at 146K around and trans seems to have never been flushed or messed with and its fine. Thanks for watching btw!!!
It could be wither the blend door or the DCCV. The issue is your 2002 GEN 1 model has a very different cooling system compared to the 2003 and up models. You have a hydraulic pump instead of an electric one. Does your car seem to overheat? or just hot air from the vents?
Please if you can respond to my comment. I'm a female and I know nothing about cars and I'm having the worst time with my 2004 Lincoln LS and costing. Out of the six I have about three or four of the issues. How should I go about handling it ? I don't have money to take it to the dealer either
Can you name the exact issues you have please. Ill try to give you my best recommendations on how to cheap fix them if I can. In general you can always buy the cheaper aftermarket parts on amazon and have any local shop install them (this would be your cheap and safe way to go about it).
I need help trying to identify a part on my ls and I dont know what it is I've tried to see if the ppl at my local autozone knew what it was and they couldn't figure it out could you help me
I have an 04 and had ford replace all the coil-packs for FREE......it was on a recall..never had any more issues and it's been 5 yrs. ..........had to have trans rebuilt at 47,000...went to a AAA approved trans shop and paid 3,000...........and yes rain leaks into that little pocket on passenger side door panel.......wondered how it got there.
I wasn't aware there was a recall on the coils, was this 5 years ago as you said?, and was it limited to some mileage figures? Make sure to seal or fix the leaking of the sunroof, I noticed that the water runs under the dash and will corrode all your metal and wires underneath the dash area.
hello, these cars have a relatively complicated way of filing the trans fluid because there is no trans fluid dipstick since it's a sealer transmission. There are ways to do it from the trans oil fill plug, people have done it, but it requires some in depth stuff, you might want to check with a shop.
hey do you know if the v8 has a cylinder head sensor or coolant temperature sensor? ive heard 5 different places. i bled the system. changed the thermostat. changed the dccv. its getting irratating and expensive. no damn lights are even on. it just over heats.
there is def a coolant temp sensor. I have never messed with nay of them. Let me ask you this, are you using the correct MOTORCRAFT OEM gold coolant? Try driving with your heater on 85% with fan speed 2, that tends to reduce overheating, Let me now if there is a difference.
hybrid32494 yes we did that. i swear i really think its that sensor. because sometimes it overheats but the coolant wont be hot. sometimes it will be. sometimes it goes to the h line and will drop as your driving it. but get this....i have no idea where the coolant sensor is on my v8 and when i google it or you tube it theres no videos and ppl say 5 different spots. im so lost. i just want my car running lmao.
But honestly it was my dccv and my thermostat. My dad THOUGHT he bled the one hoses and he didnt. I had to. It had a air pocket for sure. Is your car still overheating? I work at ford so ive learned some things lol. And my dad taught me a lot.
ive got a lincoln ls 2005 and need to boost it every 2-3 days, alternator charging, tried 2 new baterry, did a parasitic draw nothing came out ... help!
electronic park brake not working and i noticed the light on the switch kept flashing even when the car has beeen off for a while so i took the fuse out and now ill wait a few days to see if thats what draining the batery if it is should i change the epb module?
Ive had mine say service parking brake and light up yellow, But it has never flashed. Generally this happens on my car when the battery is bad, seems like your case too. Follow up with this when you get your results with me on here.
Mine says that too, it's normal (although not every time). Usually does it more when the battery is weak. Once you activate it it will go away. Let me know on any updates.
I saw a 2006 lincoln ls v8 with 120k miles and priced at 3500. Has no accidents, stated no issues and one owner. Is that a good deal or something i should avoid. I also saw another one for 4k with 118k miles and no issues, no accidents but 4 owners. But also it had a 3 month warranty. I dunno what i should do. I like the video btw!!
Thanks for watching!!. What are the trim levels of each? In 2006 only the V8 was offered, does either have the Nav system with the THX, if so, they def go for that one. IF they throw another 3-400 off the prices of each those are pretty good deals.
hybrid32494 The 06 one didnt have nav and another thing is that its been at the dealer for like 250 days according to cargurus so im a little worried it might have a tranny issue or anything expensive needs to be done and i dont work during the winter because of where i work so i dont want to have to worry about it. I would have a few hundred dollars left over though. The 05 one has a 3 month warranty which might be useful but my question is is it worth it for a 3 warranty or no? It has 118k miles so its about the same millage but it had 4 owners and the 06 had one. So i just wanna know if the 05 one is worth the extra money for a warranty or not
The 2006 model is the best model year to get in terms of the cars production run (the front is better looking). In my opinion you gotta drive both to see how they compare. Just look out for the weird trans shifting and non-functional AC. Also make sure to run for at least 15 min to heat up the entire system and check for leaks after the drive. Make sure the coolant level is normal. Let me know how it goes. Plus these used car warranties r pretty much shit, only apply to drivetrain I bet.
hybrid32494 Well I’m sorry to say this but it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting the ls. I think it’ll be better if I wait because I don’t think I should give up my reliable car quite yet. I’ll be getting one in the future though I know that
Great video man. I was wondering about the jerking as I shifted from P to R. Also having problems with my coils, good to know I don't have to pay dealership prices to replace them.
John Seigo jerking from P to R and from 2 to 3 is a common problem. Just buy a replacement solenoid pack for a 5R55N/S transmission. Solved that problem on my 2003 LS no jerks shifts brand new!!
What about on a 2006 Ls v8 jerk like you said kinda like a slow rev then jerk like a slip but not and only when trying to just drive normal if I feather the pedal it doesn't do it so much if I take off descent throttle it doesn't jerk shifts perfect
I'm a 48 year old stressec out mom who's son's 2002 Lincoln LS. HAS a issue that NOBODY IN THIS TOWN WANTS TO MESS WITH MY SON HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD WITCH KNOCKED HIS CAR OUT OF 1st and Reverse Gear his car can't go in eather or gear once he gets it manually going once he worked his way into 2 nd gear it drives fine so I don't have the kind of money the Ford house wants my son is makeing it check to check And im not asking for a handout but I do need some Real advice and knowledge when it comes to these cars and what it could possibly be cause all we been told is Gonna need new transmission and nothing ELS pls somebody help lead me to some hope
sounds like you need to bleed the cooling system, you most likely have air trapped in the system. Check out one of my other vids on here, I have a full demonstration on how to do it.
if I made a mistake in the video, SORRY. The 2003 is a Gen 2 model. That was the year it was redesigned and added variable valve timing and better looking interior and stainless dual exhaust tips..
hahaha, you're very right. There are very few 2003 model vids on here. I really think thats because those are the most problematic overall from the models history. Every 2003 I've seen is usually in terrible shape.
hey!! Are you getting any codes? Check your engine codes. One way to reset the system is to disconnect the battery for 15 seconds, then put it back. It will eventually go into failsafe mode again if the issue happens again or is not fixed. But this is a good way to start. let me know.
I mean, you need to start the car back up eventually, otherwise you can't check if the issue is gone. To be 100% honest with you, these cars are plagued by electrical issues that often times can be fixed with a a new fully charged battery. You would be surprised.
Pretty spot on with the issues you listed, those plastic guides somebody else mentioned are an issue too, had to replace both sides of my car as well. Also suffering from a few of the issues you listed right, overheating issues being the biggest right now and intermittent charging system issues, already in my second replacement alternator.
thanks for watching!!! What plastic guides are you talking about?? Just drove mine today, after a few burnouts these common issues have not crossed my mind, hahahaha.
hey bro! The puddle lights normally stay on for a while after you turn the car off, this is part of the exterior lighting features this model has. I think you could control the setting in the car's computer settings. I like when they stay on for a bit, it's cool. Just like the feature in many modern cars that do not turn off their lights for 30 seconds after you close the car. you know.
@@antoniodominguez7862 oh, that changes everything then. Try your best to monitor them for a couple days. did you close your door for sure? It's possible the door was not closed and the car though the lights needed to stay on. Lets hope it's not an electrical gremlin.
@@antoniodominguez7862 this is a damn mystery bro! I noticed on mine the LED lights on the rear spoiler stay on at night, but very dim. Maybe it's a weird security lighting feature. I gotta keep checking this for a while, maybe it was just a bad relay. I sometimes have sticky turn signals in this car btw.
sounds like you need a new fuel pump. If it works on and off than at least you know it has power. How is your battery? a lot of issues in these cars are weak battery related too.
haha, yes, if your sunroof leaks, then you will get water in the trunk through the sun roof drain in the back. Once i sealed up the sunroof, problem gone.
hey! thanks for watching! I still own this Lincoln and drive it about 20 miles a month, LOL. But it's in ideal condition, along with some of the issues, hahaa. Anyway, sorry to hear about your 2000 LS, those were the most problematic ones. I did a good video on this car recently.
hey buddy! What's up. I still own and drive this car, but it's not my daily driver, so it tends to be in good shape and not abused. Repairs for these are tricky, but most shops will service it. In general you will have the common leaky cooling system, which you would in most older cars anyway. As long as the trans is smooth, its no big deal. Otherwise it costs the same as any other car at a local shop. It is a ford after all.
hello! This model does not have bluetooth audio. It was just not a feature from the factory, some cars have dealer installed bluetooth, but most do not. Even though the phone symbol is there for the speech recognition, it does not actually have bluetooth for a phone.
I saw this awhile ago. When I first started having problems with 2003 Lincoln LS. N I just came bk. Yup u named every problem to the "T" pun intended too 😂😂😂 Thanks so much for ur videos. Mechanic sd heater valve..."DCCV" 😂 oi this car 😲😵 My 2000 Nissan is more reliable. It doesn't yell at me every time I get in vehicle. It doesn't yell at me about seatbelts. But my baby is Sooo rusted 😫 I just lost some huge bolt that goes to main frame by tire um yea not so good.
Hey buddy!!, thanks for watching. Your Nissan is rusted or the Lincoln? I guess you can say any luxury car (other than most Lexus cars) tend to not last longer and break more than any basic JAPANESE import. Take for example any German car which is a nightmare and why they sell for so little on the used market.
I don't know what's wrong with my 2003 Lincoln LS... When I first got it and I put my car and drive and started driving it made a , boom sound when i wld put it into drive and accelerate but once I hit 25 miles an hour the" boom "stopped.... However now i go to start my car and push on the gas and it won't accelerate! Smh anyone who can help or give advice ?? That wld be much appreciated. My only means of transportation and I haven't had anybody be able to help me in 8 weeks. So it sits
@@jovi3764 that car can go in safe mode. If it's not than maybe fuel injector issue or air intake. I am no mechanic. Mine I've been fighting over heating problems for 2 yrs. Mechanics just throw their hands up. Oh and the water from those drains above doors. These have a a common starting issue..the ground runs through car oi. Good luck!
tell me more precisely the cars model year and engine, I'll do a parts search for you right now. And you mean for the turn signals? hazard flasher? You for sure know it's the relay and not the turn sign switch itself, or hazard switch?
hybrid32494 04 lincoln ls with the v8. My hazards flash fine but my turn signals flash on and off sometimes and hyper flashes and seems to get stuck. I want to get the led compliant relay so that I can get LEDs
My car experiences this issue too, randomly after not driving it for over a week. I have not done anything about it, it's fine. The part you need is this (Motorcraft SW6204 Turn Indicator Switch). check amazon for it or rockauto.com. Both have it. This is the complete turn switch with hazard. The actual turn signal switch mechanism inside is worn out and makes poor contact. Not sure about helping you with an LED option tho, sorry.
whats up bro! thank man! I still own this car btw, still running good, with the exception of a temporary engine light. It's a BS light though, the damn EVAP canister.
Had every issue that was mentioned , i have a gen 2 with 106k miles. its in the shop now it just quit on me, the dealership cannot find the problem, first they thought it was a bad pcm , but now they have no clue. been 2 weeks in the shop. i have liked this car but it does seem to have its share of problems.
sucks dude, sorry. What are your symptoms? Describe them, I will try to pinpoint the issues. Did it go into failsafe mode? does it not start? do dash lights flicker? ETC.....
It started missing, I pulled over and it died, it would start at first and run for about 20-30 seconds then stop, then it wouldn't start at all, at first shop said it was PCM and rem. Then they said it was not. They have been unable to find out yet. I am wondering if it could be the fuel pump. When it first happened it said charging system, and the battery light came on, but it cranked fast , didn't seem to be draining the battery if it was an alternator.
ill tell you this, the alternator can cause many of the issues you're talking about. You need to see if the alternator is putting out a charge. Get a cheap AUX plug in alternator tester from harbor freight. IT will tell you the output lever and the battery levels. Fuel pump would be the second guess.
Thanks, the shop called and said they found the problem, in the rear of the car where the rear seatbelts are anchored to the body, they had mashed some wiring and it had rubbed through the plastic coating and caused a short of the pcm and the rear module, they spliced the wires and wired around where the sealtbelt was attached and had to replace the fried pcm and rear module. to the tune of $800, but at least its fixed, its was a stange problem.
true, true, true, lol. But really coils are not a big deal, if you replace all 8 together , eve with cheap ones from eBay (I've done that twice so far)
YES!! totally right. This car is premium fuel only, I run 93 in it. Never had issues with plugs and the engine internals are still spotless and shiny even at 146K.
Just checked fueleconomy.gov and it says both the V6 and V8 require premium fuel. What's the mileage on your car now btw? It seems that the V8 models are pretty picky with fuel type, the V6 seem to be not as misfire or pinging prone. Although premium fuel leaves far less carbon buildup in the motor too. My 146K motor is spotless inside from premium fuel. www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2004_Lincoln_LS.shtml
No problem, youtube is like 10% of my life, LOL. JK. I personally never believed hype in premium VS Reg fuel, but since I have used Premium always in the Lincoln and my Smart Fortwo there has literally not been any carbon deposits on either motors. While cars Ive had which used regular always began too how carbon buildup around 80K. All have normal dealer oil changes always BTW, with original spec oils. Its possible that since higher octane detonates at a higher compression/heat that this would encourage no carbon buildup when compared to regular fuel.
hybrid32494 i changed the dccv. but guess what? my car is over heating still. Even worse now. the heat isnt working. do you think its the thermostat? i seen another person say the soleniods on the hydraulic fan? idk. i just want to figure out what the heck it is lol
Do you know if the system was correctly bleed? Anytime you add coolant or open the system to air you need to bleed it. I have a video here I recently made on that. What model year is yours? Only the GEN 1 models have the hydraulic fans btw.
There is how ever a # 7, the front and rear suspensions. I'm constantly replacing some suspension parts. If you're not mechanically inclined, this is not the car for you, unless you have the money to pay for repairs!
I had an 02 V8 Worst car I ever owned, damn thing had me stranded especially in stop and go traffic when it used to overheat each time. It was a money pitt. Glad it was totaled out when some guy rear ended me.
those gen 1 models r quite issue prone. The gen 2 systems are overall better if there are no leaks. But I agree the car is pretty temperamental in many ways. I pretty much baby mine and check it frequently.
yep, pretty much. But really the whole set of aftermarket coils only cost me about 45 bucks, and they seem to work for about 3 years. I think that applying a good amount of Dielectric Grease helps a whole lot, I have had no issues with the huge amount of the grease.
I just had the spark plus, coils and an oil changed. Now mysteriously the ac is blowing extremely hot air in every vent. The ac wasn’t even an issue. I noticed once one thing had to be serviced the car started going downhill. I have a 2006 with 81k miles. BTW the line for the ac is UNDERNEATH the car of all places. Whoever designed this vehicle PURPOSELY made things OVER complicated just so you would be forced to go to the dealership. Definitely wanted to keep this car as a personal vehicle but after so many nuances it’s going for sale.
I’m having problems with my 2005 last v8 first it was misfire then I changed spark plugs it started over heating so I sent it to the shop they said it was my coil y a leak n my radiator hose I paid 1179$ for that then I drove to work 30 min drive from where I live I work at ford y it over heated again so they came y got it and replace the thermostat which I’ve already did that about 3months ago paid 215$ for that that wasn’t the problem so took it somewhere else it’s a leak in water pump y ac things cause after they messed w my car I had no air so that cost me 480$ so total 1865.90$ y drove it today still smelling hot not leaking or anything I’ve changed radiator once y now it looks like it’s leaking something I have pictures if you’re not understanding me but they have had it 3 times y it still ain’t right I don’t want them to touch it no more cause seems like they keep messing it up so what should I do
Once you replace the defective valve cover & plug gaskets and ignition coils and plugs the engine is fairly reliable, but the main problem is the whole vehicle engine and interior has possibly the cheapest and most brittle plastics I've seen in a car. Thermostat housing and inlet pipe is made of plastic absolutely stupid design. Key advice if its winter cold and the windows are frozen shut, DO NOT try to open them. The plastic guides will snap instantly and you'll have to replace the regulator so heat up the interior before opening.
hey my dude! All very good advice, you're totally right. I still own this car and it's kicking some BUTT!! there is a newer updated driving video on this channel, check it out.
The problem with this car is that it is a sister car of jaguar. ford bought jaguar some years ago. those cars use the same engine or they used to.and i hate that.
Just a little more info for anyone who is having issues with their LS, especially Gen 1 (gen 1 is before 2003):
CHECK YOUR COILS. When they go bad they cause all sorts of weird issues and its very common in these cars.
If there is any oil on the rubber boot when you pull the coil off of the spark plug, you need new valve cover gaskets. Make sure you replace ALL the plugs AND COILS when you replace the valve cover gaskets (take a look at your injectors while your at it, clean or replace any that look bad). Gaskets+coils+plugs will cost around $500 if you do it yourself, it isn't that difficult if you take your time and have the tools.
First thing to do is take your car up to Oreilly's or AutoZone and have it scanned, if it says a few of your cylinders are misfiring or banks running lean, good chance your coils are shot. If not, have your battery tested, replace your fuel & air filter, clean your MAF sensor, and check your vacuum lines for cracks or leaks - these the cheap things that you can eliminate first without paying a mechanic. Also wouldn't hurt to add some injector cleaner to your gas tank.
There are some good youtube videos showing how to do most of this stuff, for anything else you should check out @t, they have an entire forum dedicated to the Lincoln LS and people willing to help that know these cars up and down.
Ive had my LS for 7 years and replaced the valve cover gaskets once and all of the coils twice, along with a long list of other stuff. Been through it all and understand these cars can be a real pain to diagnose but hope this helps someone.
U the man bro 🙏🏽
I love these cars. I've heard alot of horror stories. But, like any car, take care of it and it'll take care of you. ....I own a 2002 Lincoln LS V8. 229k miles and counting!
Welcome fellow Lincoln LS owner!!! They are pretty underrated for the style and luxury they offer (especially the 2003-2006 Gen 2 models). Long as Good premium fuel is used and you don't abuse it too much its quite dependable.
hybrid32494 Yep, I agree. I burn nothing but premium, and use fully synthetic oil. ....Although, I I'm guilty of racing here and there. Lol
The only thing I have not used in mine was full synthetic. I have actually always taken it to the local Ford/Lincoln Dealer for oil service. So far no issues and motor does not have any burnt oil residue or build up, Im quite sure they are just using regular motor oil, but seems to be fine.
hybrid32494 What's the milage? 🤔
pretty high miles. 147000 at this point. Although I purchased the car with 134000 back in 2009. So yes I actually put on very few miles in the time of my ownership. Needless to say when I bought it with the extremely high miles for 5 years it was very cheap and in superb condition. Only issue was one of the air vents for the AC seat was disconnected.
I own a 2002 Lincoln LS 3.9l v8. Only has 88,000 miles... But sat about a year without moving. After I purchased it, the cooling issues started... And like you said, it was pretty much EVERY plastic component breaking. Also did all 8 plugs and coil packs, radiator, thermostat and housing, multiple manifolds, cooling fan/wheel/and shroud, and fan fluid cooler (engine has a hydraulic fan, pump driven by serpentine belt). Oh yeah, did belt too. She's driving like a charm now. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
I've had most of the same problems. Here is how I handled them: 1-The coils are not a big deal if you or you know someone with the proper tools. I buy the coils at a parts store (O'Reilly in my area) for about $45.00. If you have an OBDC reader it will tell you which coil is bad. The numbers go 1 to 8. 1 is top driver side down to 4, 5 is top passenger side down to 8. Remove all the stuff on top of engine to access the coils, unbolt it disconnect the connector, use a spark plug puller to remove old spark plug then replace with new spark plug and new coil.
2-Cooling system leak was caused by cracks in the coolant reservoir. Purchased a new reservoir at Auto Zone for about $75, took to a regular mechanic to swap out.
So you have to replace the spark plug with the coil?
You stated every problem I’m countering and so far I’m currently working on them. It’s been thought but for my first car I can’t complain. I’ve leaned a lot thanks to my car and community that has helped me out
hey my fellow Lincoln LS brother! What's up! For real, this is the only way to learn how to work on cars, and these lessons will carry on with you. BTW I still own this car, and it's still on the road kicking some AS*!! lol.. Although I cannot fix the damn leaking sunroof, so I just taped it up.
Great summary. I have a 2006 LS Sport and have replaced the coils and plugs x 2, all of the hoses and plastic thermostat case and the belts x 1 and had a complete transmission rebuild. I have not experienced the other 3 problems that you have experienced. I will be on the lookout for the engine coolant bi-valve and will replace it on my next engine coolant flush in 12 months. Appreciate the time you spent to put this together.
Thanks for the comment and watching!!! Recently noticed water in the trunk of mine too, Seems to be leaking through the sunroof (weird b/c theres no water inside the cabin and most of the roof is sealed). Put a rubber mat on the roof and now seems fine. (so def leaking from the sunroof towards the trunk somehow. )
Recommend that you bring your LS to a body shop to sort out the sun roof leak. I am worried that the water in your trunk will lead to an electrical short that will necessitate the replacement of wiring harnesses.
SOMEONE HELP MEEEE!!!! Lol ok...so I'm sitting in my 03 LS today at work, smokin a cig and I notice my dome lights are like, flashing, blinking...whatever...it was like my car was having a little dance party that I wasnt invited to...its never done that b4 so I went and grabbed my keys, tried starting it and when I turned the key forward all my gauges (all of them, temp, rpms, speedometer and fuel) flew to the max position...then I went to crank the engine and all I got was RAPID clicks....turned the key back, let it sit for a minute or two, tried again....quick ass clicking...but everytime I would try to start it the clicks would be shorter and shorter before it finally just wasnt making any noise, like I drained it?? So I had someone attempt to give me a jump and it did nothing....however, she didnt know how to hook up the cables so that might've been user error....but does ANYONE know what this could be? Is it a starter/altrntr/battery issue or is this a computer/electric issue. FML I love this g.d. car and I just want her to be fixed now. 😭😭😭😭
Nice overview of common problems. Deliberating on whether to check one out myself
whats up man!! I've made a new video on my page about this car, please check it out. I guarantee you will like it my dude. If you can find a good shape one for cheap, I'd get one.
Your more than welcome hybrid!! Lincoln 2002 ls code indicated my thermometer needed to be changed out. Had the orange light on dashboard your video helped. Im a female I know a little about cars fathers a mechanic. But I was on my own changing it out.
So you changed the thermostat yourself? That's actually the only thing I have not done myself (even my local auto station said they didn't want to work on that and I had to take it to a actual dealer). Although the Gen 2 models have a more complicated thermostat than your does. Thats quite an achievement, what else have you done?
I'm glad I found this video. I own a 2000 Lincoln Ls V8 model. I purchase it in 2002 with 29,000 miles on it. As of today I have 81,000 and counting. No major issues but have suspension issues, ignition coils and the timing chain was is plastic and was replace in 2014. I didn't realize this car has two timing chains in it. I had upper and lower ball joint on the front replaced in December of 2017 which is also a typical problem with these vehicles. I take care of my car and I love it. I just try to keep up on the maintenance but I am finding that parts for the suspension are harder to find. Right now, my Change oil light will not reset after a oil change, so I am assuming it's a sensor. We have tried everything to reset even taking the cables off the battery, no luck. I keep it in the garage and I get notices all the time of Lincoln dealerships wanting to buy it back. Sorry no deal. I'm keeping this one and will put the money in it to keep it going. And yes, only premium can go in it but when I punch this car on the freeway, it takes off like a bat out of hell! I love it!
hey buddy, glad you still keeping your LS, I love seeing others drive around. Never heard of the oil reminder not being able to be reset, it's just a timing thing, I seriously doubt it can measure or verify oil quality. I gotta say I do love mine, since I got it back in 2009. Don't drive it much, but when I do, it's def a grt drive. Of course if I could get the front caliper to move freely, that'd be great. BUt the wheel nut it stuck, seized, cant remove the wheel.
Why don’t u get it fixed bro
I appreciate your insight on Lincoln vehicles. Waiting for the next video from you any information will help.
thanks!!. glad to help. what info do you want? on any car in particular or just this model?
hybrid32494 I have rough shifting from 1st -3rd gear I heard I was due to my cylinder 6 misfire. Your thoughts?
do you have a misfire that is obvious? or even a check engine light and a code that indicates a misfire? I don't see how a misfire would cause rough shifting in only some gears and not others, that seems wrong. Unless you are raving the motor to high RPM and the misfire happens bc of that.
Hey! I have a 04 Lincoln ls v6 do you know where the crankshaft position sensor is? Nobody can find it 🤦
Just bought my first car it’s a 2005 Lincoln last V6 and it was the coils but I’m gonna get new spark plugs too but thanks for the video!!! Really helpful man!!✊✊
hey!! thanks you for watching!! you got it!! LEt me know how it works out for you when yo do the plugs. I have never replaced the plugs in mine, only do the coild about every 3 years so far, and have used the cheapest coils found on amazon.
Hey my Lincoln ls 2004 V8 has a fuel computer error. The gas gauge still reads the gas in my tank. I can’t find anything online to help
In my 06 my front lights, dash lights, the alarm on the key fob, and the trunk open button inside the car will not work from time to time. Do you happen to know what may cause this?
All the ignition coils were replaced on my '04 V-8 by '06 under warranty. So 13 years with no issues. Forget aftermarket coils.
Which year would you say is the less problematic ?
I have an 01 and just filled the hydraulic fan pump reservoir and its leaked out in one day. Red liquid all over the carport. Is that normally mean the pump is out? Its hasnt overheated but the reservoir is gone dry.
Bro thanks for posting great info man I love the LS
I love them too, gotta keep our LS's running and please not modify them. And questionable mods basically result in the cars not being sought after and eventually junked. I personally would not look for any car with an aftermarket stereo or wheels.
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Do you know of any good videos of how to fix the transmission shift silinoid?
The 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird is built on the same platform as the Lincoln LS V8 of same years. Tbird has same problems, coils, overheating, bad suspension, etc..I've got an 03 Tbird - biggest piece of crop I've ever owned. In the last 6 or 7 years I've never driven it more than 50 miles from home - because every time I did it had to be towed back.
What about automatic door locks having to open driver door from outside? And leaving car unlocked to get in and out?
None of my front lights work for my 2005 Lincoln is have you had this problem before
7. Window Regulator , plastic clips breaking easily
I guess you had that issue right? Sucks, sorry. I have not taken any door apart so far, but I can imagine you're right.
Been there, done that a few times.
My window just fell in my door, and coolant problem next day.
Yup, fixed my passenger window with a new regulator then a week after the back left stopped rolling down
I just had this problem window wouldn’t go back up had to clamp it
finally someone that helped me figure out my problem im having! thanks
hello!!!, glad to have helped, which problem did your car have?
hybrid32494 it is my hccv. i thought at first it was something else. but my heat would work sometimes in the winter. and ac sonetimes now in the summer. but it only comes out of the passenger vents and driver vents are warm. and my car overheats sometimes, not always lol
but how is the terrific low end torque and soft comfy ride?? JK. Yes def sounds like your DVVC, did you use the dual zone climate setting ever?, mine literally broke right after I adjusted the passenger and driver climate zones differently. Now I just keep it always the same.
thank you. seriously. i love my car. its the v8. but they said is some rare addition. its a lincoln lsr? have u ever heard of it? i restored my headlights yesterday and they look brand new!
I think you mean the LSE, it's an appearance package mostly, pretty rare. Does your model have the THX sound system with the NAV? Mine is the ULTIMATE EDITION, if it wasn't for that I'd prob not have bought it back in 2009. ahaha, I have a headlight restarting video too, on a rav4. What did you use? My headlights are terrible, they seem pitted from sand or gravel, so those methods don't work, I tried it all.
U don't have to disconnect the air bag just undo the plug I spliced extra hose into the sunroof holes and found a colony of ants living in one drain hose and I've dealt with every other problem u mentioned except the trans solenoid
My parents just bought a 2003 LS V8 we tried driving it back home and it temp went up to 220 the fan was not coming on so were tryin to diagnose that right now and also has a slight misfire, and all the check lights are on but i scan it and it cant find any codes
Wondering if I should prepare for #3 problems at times my center vent left side blows hot right cool.
Yep, sounds like a DCCV issue. I remember when mine went btw, it was after I played around with the dual zone climate controls and changed the temp of the right and left side (that was a bad idea), lol. Ever since I just leave it the same temp.
Very accurate. Thank you. Any ideas or tips where to still find parts for these cars? Like Bushings and suspension repairs stuff?
Scotty Killmar highly recommends using a Polymer solution it come in a sm grey bottle w red lettering and a skinny neck at auto zone. $12 . If u apply this rubber preservative on all your boots foments ect thru a spray bottle replacement will not be ness sry!
Have any issues with battery draining? Lights come on randomly
Hey man I could use some help. I just got my first car - a 2005 Lincoln LS v6 with 108k miles. It’s been frustrating because no matter what I do the car is not running at it’s best. First of all when I start the car for the first time in the day, it rough starts (vibrates a lot), and when I change the gear it jerks into reverse and forward. The car also seems to lack the appropriate power. I’ve had a check engine light on for some time. The mechanic has changed the spark plugs, cleaned the injectors and filter. Not the car was sitting around for an extended period. So he even took out aspestos (hair like) material that was stuck in the exhaust pipe. The engine is still giving issues. Apart from this, the car has a SRVC (P) code and E where P/R/D should be. My park brake light is also on. It’s been a headache honestly. Not even sure where to start. At the moment just trying to get the engine moving smooth. But sounds like it could be problem 1 & 4. I know I’m rambling on but I’m new to all this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey man, I don't know I don't know how active you are on UA-cam anymore I think I'm having issues with my Lincoln v6 LS like you are describing. I've replaced Mike oils twice and on the second time my misfire from moisture leakage.. however when I push my car to go to pass somebodyand get my RPMs up by here almost a crackle and what sounds like the engine and then I will start throwing a check engine light with a misfire feeling.. do you think that's my coil still? Or possibly fuel injection problems?
Caleb Adkison check your Throttle sensor
appreciate you christopher walken accent
I have a 2005 ls. I have a question about the sealant putty you used on sunroof. What would i be looking for exactly?? Also I took rubber stripping around doors and the plastic on the footwells and remove the headboard little bit mine super loose for some unknown reason and I didn't see any type of drain tubing or anything but I'm not even positive what I'm looking for could you possibly have a picture of what it should look like so I can compare to it. And also the plastic rocker on the front that moves up and down when you open and close it is cracked in the middle could that possibly be my reason for the leak as well
The drain plugs in the sunroof is clogged. That's something all of us LS owners are dealing with, I'm sure. Either replace the drain tubes (As they may be dry rotted and cracked) or try to push like some weed eater line through the drain tubes to clear the blockage.
Have a 2005 LS V8 Sport.. Thanks for the video.. Extremely helpful..! I'm experiencing the Overheating and cracked / leaking plastic cooling problems.. Recently had the Coolant Inlet Pipe (Under the Throttle Body) replaced and I'm on the Second Dorman Thermostat Housing Unit (First one just cracked after 2 months) Second one may be the cause of my overheating. Right now the engine seems to want to overheat out of the blue.. However, no Coolant loss. Next step is to remove the Dorman Thermostat, bleed the system, drive around to see what happens. If still overheat will replace the DCCV (Coolant Control Valve) as it may be clogging up the Coolant flow.I noticed when I select heat to the floor I only feel heat coming from up top via the defroster vent on top of dash.These are nice cars however, Ford should have kept a lot of the Jaguar Aluminum cooling parts.. Why would you want extreme Hot Coolant running through plastic $#%^%&% ?
Mine seems to be running hot and the fans go on high often, yet it doesn't actually overheat, and no coolant loss either. These seem to be symptoms of a clogged system, most likely also the DCCV again. Try to get the original ford thermostat for these, very important btw. Mine has also developed a weird issue where If I tough the upper right side of the radiator it's much cooler than the inlet portion (as if it's actually clogged).
What mods/things can you do to a 2002 Lincoln ls to make it faster?
Most people get an engine TUNE which they claim adds about 15-20 HP. Otherwise only a better flowing exhaust with cats cut out (not recommended because your engine light will be on).
I'm having issues with my 2002 lincoln ls it stopped starting up. I can't get my security light on the dash to go away so I am not sure if it's not starting because of that or what I have power to the dash but it will not crank or start. Plz help me
Heads up‼️
Nothing against FEL-PRO first. I did the valve cover gaskets and O rings gaskets on Driver/Passenger
(Driver side sucked) Fel-Pro gaskets for this engine are identical, but the driver side is not identical to the passenger side. There is a slight difference in the shape of the covers. So the driver gasket WILL NOT seal properly due to this. I had to use a little bit of JB weld on the top portion of the valve cover after 80 miles. I noticed oil leaking and figured when I installed this would be an issue so I monitored it for a week after installing. Since JB weld I’ve driven 200 + miles and no leaks🤙. I’m not sure if other gaskets are the same. This engine is the same engine in the 03 Thunder Bird & Jaguar S Type. Thanks again for your help bro, Keep that LS looking clean.
hey buddy!! thanks for watching and this comment. I've never had leaks from the valve covers in mine, I'm quite sure the covers were never even removed from factory on this car. Io only had to remove the top covers that cover the coils, no leaks there either. I'd say of the three copycat cars, the Jag XJ, S-type and Thunderbird this is the best one of them all. The gen 2 blows away the GEN 1 based thunderbird. Jaguar is a total disaster in many ways. Do you know if the jags can be serviced at ford? best thing about the Lincoln is that it can be serviced at FORD for normal prices.
hybrid32494 Yea you can bring a jaguar to a ford dealership for sure 🤙
Last time I took my LS v8 to my local shop (5 years ago) for a DCCV replacement, they said to never bring that car again, hahaha. But when I was leaving the owner said " I'd love to take my lady out to the Casino in that car". That made it worth it. ahahah.
@@hybrid32494 lol right. I get a lot of complements on mine too, when these cars are clean and looking good it turns heads.
Aftermarket coils from ebay are perfect is my experience. Get 8 for about 30-40 bucks. Had my LS since 2010... changed coils twice and that t-connection once. Yes there's many plastic parts. My thermostat housing seal is broken causing air or fluid leak every time someone backs into it parallel parking. The system is pressurized so any leak will cause it to overheat until you fix it. HOWEVER, I've had more problems due to dishonest mechanics than anything else.
hey dude! You got that 100% right! I've replaced my coils every couple of years with cheap ones, and used plenty of dielectric grease and it's been good. Basic cooling parts fail too, but once they are fixed it's back in action.
I really don’t post man but thanks a lot I just got me a Lincoln LS v6 and that is the problems to it I had to change 1 coil but like you just said ima change all of them
hey buddy!! thanks for watching and the good feedback. Yes you might as well do all the coils, they are just so random and though to diagnose which is the cause.
I love these cars. But I'd never touch one with a 10 foot pole. Granted most these issues been lack of maintenance but still I believe these cars definitely are not worth it unless you get it for a steal. Especially with that jag v8. It's a shame because the look of these cars are beautiful
Hey my man if I don’t use the ac or heater will it still cause to overheat my 04 just recently heated up for a bit then I added antifreeze and hasn’t heated up since but I haven’t used the ac nor the heater
Hey man I’m having the same issue, did you get that figured out?
I had a brand new 2002 v6 ls back in high school and loved everything on it but once I got to 70,000 miles it went downhill, anytime I would accelerate I would get a rattle clicking sound in the engine but now auto garage could figure out what it was and the engine test they did would say it was fine but still to this day dont know what was the reason for that noise but still recommend the ls I loved that car.
Hello all, I have a 03 Lincoln LS V8 that I've been working on a while. Now the issue is that it will not accelerate pass 25 to 30 miles per hour. It struggles to go to 2nd gear. ive change out the TPS, EGR vale, Fuel Pump, fuel filrer and injectors. It's running better by have not fixed the acceleration issue. So do I need to change out the coils that's the only thing I have not replaced. I want to get opinions before I start buying parts and replacing them. Thank you
DO you know if your car is in the limp home (fail safe mode). When that mode is activated due to some fault the car will drive at the speeds you say it drives. Usually a misfire or trans issue will cause the car to go into that mode. IS your check engine light on?
@@hybrid32494 No idk if thr car is in limp mode. Yes the check engine light is on. I have a OBD2 Scanner/computer. every code that pops up I fix. there was one code P1406. but it has not not appeared again.
Hello I need help on mine. My window rolls down by itself like it has a mind of its own. When I unlocked from keyless the windows rolls down as well? I need help how to rest this or some sort. Thanks
2000 Ls. My Trans has burn oil and I hear a vibration at low speed in the transmission when I'm on the gas only. It has slipped before in 5th gear and I'm thinking it's the torque converter that has gone bad. Any thoughts
How do you know your trans is burning oil? Does your model have the sealed trans like the newer Gen 2 V8 does?
Yes the trans is sealed which means it has no dip stick. On the drain plug you undo with a T40 or T25 or something and its to check your fill levels. I took out a cup and it was thin and smells burnt like as the torque converter malfunction and overheated the fluid. Today i think my fuel pump went out too. But i think i need to replace the torque converter and pressure plate.
How do you know if it's the shift solenoid or motor mounts?
I had the shift solenoid issue...whenever I put it into reverse it shifted hard or there was a noticeable jerk....same going from 3rd into 4th gear....became very annoying. Took it to a trans shop and that's what they confirmed. $600 repair so while not exactly cheap it's def. cheaper than a trans rebuild which a lot of shops will say who aren't experienced with this transmission or who are looking to make a buck
i have an 01 with a bad #2 solenoid. it shifts into 3rd very hard sometimes spinning the tires and slips into first while braking hard sometimes. its a very obvious transmission issue and could never be confused with bad mounts. the big red flag is the check engine light and code to confirm it.
Could you do a tutorial video on how to change the ignition coils
It’s a royal pain in the ass, driver side cover is the worst. LOL I’ve done it twice
Anyone replaced the key interlock switch in an 03 LS?
not me, you lost your keys? Generally thats a big issue on these which result in a no start condition because the key parts and keys are all coded, usually an issue only a good ford tech can fix. Beyond my expertise, lol.
Thank You for your time and knowledge. I have a serious problem w my ‘05 LS. Motor turns over, but Will Not Start! I turned the car off and removed the leaking battery. The cables
+\-, touched while I cleaned up the spillage. I truly appreciate your talent and presentation style. Ive exhusted all my sources and towing car to dealer is not a option, please advise
hello! Sorry to hear of the car troubles! I still have this car, I don't drive it frequently, but it's fine . IT sounds like you have a bad fuel pump. You should be able to hear the car's fuel pump start priming when you put the key into the "ON" position, it sounds like a clicking noise. Typically these are common faults on all older cars. Watch other videos on how to diagnose the fuel pump, it should be pretty obvious when you understand how it works. Let me know.
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Good advice, I had my son listen for the tic tic sound as I turned the key on and he said : “Mom, I hear it “.
Could be the Crankshaft Position Censor.
Planning to buy 2005 v8 model for daily driving to work (18 km aprox.), do you guys think is a good idea? It will by my first own car. They offer me one for like 3,500 USD In MX
Do you mean in Mexico? What is the mileage and condition of the one you are being offered to buy? Its quite important that only Premium fuel is used in these, Are you fine with that?
Hell no these cars known for either motor failure or transmission. Nice and fun car to drive but not dependable
David Warlock only problem I have with mine is having to use premium fuel for it. 48 bucks for a full tank. It will last 2 weeks if you only use it to work and back 5 days a week. Longer if you don't do your weekend cruising.
Lo compraste bro? Como te fue?
Where is the transmission shift solenoid located on the LS V8?
Shifting gears kinda ruff??
I have a 2005 ls an I've changed soak plugs coils crank sensor air flow sensor an I'm still not getting a spark to the plugs.. it's been two weeks don't know where to go next?
hello, do you have any engine codes right now? check all your fuses too.
hybrid32494 I do have engine codes but battery was dead got new battery I checked my small fuses nor the big ones
How is it with the new battery? Low batteries on these cars will basically make the whole car terrible, even throw false codes at you.
I'm looking at getting another LS....my first one a 03 was totaled by someone. This time though I want a 06 as I love the look of the front bumper and fog surround. I want it either in Vivid Red, Autumn Red, or preferably the Black Cherry Metallic. There is one by me at the local Lincoln dealer with a 102K miles for $5600 and it has Navi, Wood, Backup sensors...the whole 9 but that price puts it out my budget. Theres one in Ohio same color no nav or wood but sunroof and backup sensors for $3500 with 126K miles much better....What's your thoughts? Theyre both in black cherry metallic.....with the 5 spoke sport wheels tho the one that's local has them in chrome....
I think you need to tell the dealer listing the 06 for 5600 that your offer is 3500. Chances are they will agree to let the car go at 4000. Reason I say to go with the NAV version is because mine has that feature too (its the ultimate edition) The car itself is much nicer interior wise than one without the nav and THX system. The rear seats are different too. I checked one the price of the NAV/THX sound option price when new, and it was around 3000 bucks.
hybrid32494 Trust me I want the nav one too but it's not a deal breaker as nav is so obsolete anyway on a car lol but I do like the wood on the steering wheel and in the car...other than that they the same exact car....email me and I can send u pics which is Laquan05 at gmail
About the nav being obsolete, YES. I agree. Although they bundled the terrific THX sound system only with the nav model. Will send you an email shortly.
AYoooo bro I'm back....got my LS
I have a situation and maybe you know something about it. I'm looking at a 2001 Lincoln LS V8. 152,000 miles. Guy says engine runs great and is pretty fast. Clean car , garaged. He say that it starts and runs but will not move. He says exactly this " It needs a solenoid because I didn't get the speed sensor fixed. Called a mechanic and he says it's a cheap fix." Do you know anything about this situation. A mechanic I talked to said there's a few sensors that it could be. My research says there's speed sensors that can be on 1-4 wheels depending on the car. I'm thinking there's 1-2 on Lincoln's. The seller said a solenoid then says speed sensor. Research says they go by the same name. Any info/help would be great
I just my coils,spark plugs done but it still have a misfiring.He check my fuel injectors are still good .Now he's gonna check for wiring and check the computer.I hope he finds out the problem if not ima get rid of it and what do bad is that I just got it and didn't enjoyed it yet
Is a 2001 V8 LS EGR tube compatible with a 2002 EGR tube
hey man! I cannot tell you for a fact that it is, but I would assume that it is, yes. Reason is because they are both the same GEN 1 motor, as long as you're talking about the same V8 in both years. Anything 2003+ is gen 2, as I'm sure you know. I highly recommend you check rock auto there are many cheap EGS tube components there, I just checked, and visually verify it's the same looking piece.
Not surprised what the number 1 issue is from what I've seen on the forums.
When it comes to aftermarkets I bet how long they last will really boil down to the quality of the aftermarkets.
The transmission problem sounds like it would be concerning....
But my bottom line question is if I found a LS doing this how damning is this problem?
Does this mean the transmission is on its way out and bigger problems to come?
Or will it continue acting up like that for a long time with no further issues?
Jerking is not extremely damning as long as it keeps working.
But great video, thanks for doing it!
Ive so far used mostly all aftermarket parts, (two sets of coils) (50 bucks for all 8 on amazon and eBay)
Doorman overflow tank (good for last 5 years)
the trans should still keep working, the shift solenoid usually just acts up, it rarely will just not be drivable. Mine is at 146K around and trans seems to have never been flushed or messed with and its fine.
Thanks for watching btw!!!
my 2002 is stuck with the heat in the on position, blend actuator door or DCCV valve.? anyone else ever had this issue?
It could be wither the blend door or the DCCV. The issue is your 2002 GEN 1 model has a very different cooling system compared to the 2003 and up models. You have a hydraulic pump instead of an electric one. Does your car seem to overheat? or just hot air from the vents?
Please if you can respond to my comment. I'm a female and I know nothing about cars and I'm having the worst time with my 2004 Lincoln LS and costing. Out of the six I have about three or four of the issues. How should I go about handling it ? I don't have money to take it to the dealer either
Can you name the exact issues you have please. Ill try to give you my best recommendations on how to cheap fix them if I can. In general you can always buy the cheaper aftermarket parts on amazon and have any local shop install them (this would be your cheap and safe way to go about it).
I need help trying to identify a part on my ls and I dont know what it is I've tried to see if the ppl at my local autozone knew what it was and they couldn't figure it out could you help me
What do you need help with? I got a 02 V8
U guys had any problem with the catalyc mines says Bank one but shop says it's not sensor it's always catalys
I have the same problem. I’m not worried about it
I have an 04 and had ford replace all the coil-packs for FREE......it was on a recall..never had any more issues and it's been 5 yrs. ..........had to have trans rebuilt at 47,000...went to a AAA approved trans shop and paid 3,000...........and yes rain leaks into that little pocket on passenger side door panel.......wondered how it got there.
I wasn't aware there was a recall on the coils, was this 5 years ago as you said?, and was it limited to some mileage figures? Make sure to seal or fix the leaking of the sunroof, I noticed that the water runs under the dash and will corrode all your metal and wires underneath the dash area.
the mechanic i took my car to filled me in about the recall.....
So number 5 u replace the fan?
Its not the fan is the fan actuator
How do you refill the transmission fluid?
hello, these cars have a relatively complicated way of filing the trans fluid because there is no trans fluid dipstick since it's a sealer transmission. There are ways to do it from the trans oil fill plug, people have done it, but it requires some in depth stuff, you might want to check with a shop.
You can't. This car sucks. I was always at the shop.
hey do you know if the v8 has a cylinder head sensor or coolant temperature sensor? ive heard 5 different places. i bled the system. changed the thermostat. changed the dccv. its getting irratating and expensive. no damn lights are even on. it just over heats.
there is def a coolant temp sensor. I have never messed with nay of them. Let me ask you this, are you using the correct MOTORCRAFT OEM gold coolant? Try driving with your heater on 85% with fan speed 2, that tends to reduce overheating, Let me now if there is a difference.
hybrid32494 yes we did that. i swear i really think its that sensor. because sometimes it overheats but the coolant wont be hot. sometimes it will be. sometimes it goes to the h line and will drop as your driving it. but get this....i have no idea where the coolant sensor is on my v8 and when i google it or you tube it theres no videos and ppl say 5 different spots. im so lost. i just want my car running lmao.
@@dominiquedavis5589 I have pretty much the same problem as you do.
@@deMocskonyi i finally fixed it
But honestly it was my dccv and my thermostat. My dad THOUGHT he bled the one hoses and he didnt. I had to. It had a air pocket for sure. Is your car still overheating? I work at ford so ive learned some things lol. And my dad taught me a lot.
ive got a lincoln ls 2005 and need to boost it every 2-3 days, alternator charging, tried 2 new baterry, did a parasitic draw nothing came out ... help!
It seems like you got a grounded wire somewhere. Do all your power accessories work?
electronic park brake not working and i noticed the light on the switch kept flashing even when the car has beeen off for a while so i took the fuse out and now ill wait a few days to see if thats what draining the batery if it is should i change the epb module?
Ive had mine say service parking brake and light up yellow, But it has never flashed. Generally this happens on my car when the battery is bad, seems like your case too. Follow up with this when you get your results with me on here.
yes i will give you an update , it does say SRVC (P) on the dash board too like it always on
Mine says that too, it's normal (although not every time). Usually does it more when the battery is weak. Once you activate it it will go away. Let me know on any updates.
I have a 2003 with abs issues...ugh. hopefully getting it fixed this week.
What issue did you have with your ABS?
I saw a 2006 lincoln ls v8 with 120k miles and priced at 3500. Has no accidents, stated no issues and one owner. Is that a good deal or something i should avoid. I also saw another one for 4k with 118k miles and no issues, no accidents but 4 owners. But also it had a 3 month warranty. I dunno what i should do. I like the video btw!!
Thanks for watching!!. What are the trim levels of each? In 2006 only the V8 was offered, does either have the Nav system with the THX, if so, they def go for that one. IF they throw another 3-400 off the prices of each those are pretty good deals.
hybrid32494 The 06 one didnt have nav and another thing is that its been at the dealer for like 250 days according to cargurus so im a little worried it might have a tranny issue or anything expensive needs to be done and i dont work during the winter because of where i work so i dont want to have to worry about it. I would have a few hundred dollars left over though. The 05 one has a 3 month warranty which might be useful but my question is is it worth it for a 3 warranty or no? It has 118k miles so its about the same millage but it had 4 owners and the 06 had one. So i just wanna know if the 05 one is worth the extra money for a warranty or not
The 2006 model is the best model year to get in terms of the cars production run (the front is better looking). In my opinion you gotta drive both to see how they compare. Just look out for the weird trans shifting and non-functional AC. Also make sure to run for at least 15 min to heat up the entire system and check for leaks after the drive. Make sure the coolant level is normal. Let me know how it goes.
Plus these used car warranties r pretty much shit, only apply to drivetrain I bet.
hybrid32494 Thank you very much!! Ill be sure to let you know as soon as i can
hybrid32494 Well I’m sorry to say this but it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting the ls. I think it’ll be better if I wait because I don’t think I should give up my reliable car quite yet. I’ll be getting one in the future though I know that
Great video man. I was wondering about the jerking as I shifted from P to R. Also having problems with my coils, good to know I don't have to pay dealership prices to replace them.
John Seigo jerking from P to R and from 2 to 3 is a common problem. Just buy a replacement solenoid pack for a 5R55N/S transmission. Solved that problem on my 2003 LS no jerks shifts brand new!!
What about on a 2006 Ls v8 jerk like you said kinda like a slow rev then jerk like a slip but not and only when trying to just drive normal if I feather the pedal it doesn't do it so much if I take off descent throttle it doesn't jerk shifts perfect
I'm a 48 year old stressec out mom who's son's 2002 Lincoln LS. HAS a issue that NOBODY IN THIS TOWN WANTS TO MESS WITH MY SON HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD WITCH KNOCKED HIS CAR OUT OF 1st and Reverse Gear his car can't go in eather or gear once he gets it manually going once he worked his way into 2 nd gear it drives fine so I don't have the kind of money the Ford house wants my son is makeing it check to check And im not asking for a handout but I do need some Real advice and knowledge when it comes to these cars and what it could possibly be cause all we been told is Gonna need new transmission and nothing ELS pls somebody help lead me to some hope
I'm haveing problems with my 2004 Lincoln Navigator. Anyone knows how to fix Lincoln Navigator PLEASE HELP.
hey buddy!! can you describe what the issue is? thanks.
I got a 2005 and it's running hot but not seeing nothing leaking.. I can hear the antifreeze bubbling when I cut it off...
sounds like you need to bleed the cooling system, you most likely have air trapped in the system. Check out one of my other vids on here, I have a full demonstration on how to do it.
hybrid32494 ok thank u will try that
Ok I c water leaking now... coming from middle of car
check your degas (overflow) tank. There is usually a crack at the bottom of it and it will tend to leak at the bottom from around the middle areas.
Add more coolant and bleed the system.
so what gen is the 03 model if 2000-2002 is gen1 & gen2 is 2004-2006
if I made a mistake in the video, SORRY. The 2003 is a Gen 2 model. That was the year it was redesigned and added variable valve timing and better looking interior and stainless dual exhaust tips..
hybrid32494 right on it's just very hard to find videos for a 2003 it's either 2000-2002 or 2004-2006
hahaha, you're very right. There are very few 2003 model vids on here. I really think thats because those are the most problematic overall from the models history. Every 2003 I've seen is usually in terrible shape.
My 2003 Lincoln ls v8 is currently in failsafe mode and will not stay started more then 5 minute please help me
hey!! Are you getting any codes? Check your engine codes. One way to reset the system is to disconnect the battery for 15 seconds, then put it back. It will eventually go into failsafe mode again if the issue happens again or is not fixed. But this is a good way to start. let me know.
hybrid32494 the battery is dead can I still reset the system with a dead battery or give it some charge first then do it
I mean, you need to start the car back up eventually, otherwise you can't check if the issue is gone. To be 100% honest with you, these cars are plagued by electrical issues that often times can be fixed with a a new fully charged battery. You would be surprised.
Pretty spot on with the issues you listed, those plastic guides somebody else mentioned are an issue too, had to replace both sides of my car as well. Also suffering from a few of the issues you listed right, overheating issues being the biggest right now and intermittent charging system issues, already in my second replacement alternator.
thanks for watching!!! What plastic guides are you talking about?? Just drove mine today, after a few burnouts these common issues have not crossed my mind, hahahaha.
Having trouble with my puddle lights they seem to come on after i turn the car off do u know why?
hey bro! The puddle lights normally stay on for a while after you turn the car off, this is part of the exterior lighting features this model has. I think you could control the setting in the car's computer settings. I like when they stay on for a bit, it's cool. Just like the feature in many modern cars that do not turn off their lights for 30 seconds after you close the car. you know.
@@hybrid32494 ya i know but the other day they came on during the night and stayed on i didnt notice until it was to late and it killed my battery
@@antoniodominguez7862 oh, that changes everything then. Try your best to monitor them for a couple days. did you close your door for sure? It's possible the door was not closed and the car though the lights needed to stay on. Lets hope it's not an electrical gremlin.
@@hybrid32494 ya i watched them turn off but they must have came on during the night ive heard it could be the fem what you think thanks bro
@@antoniodominguez7862 this is a damn mystery bro! I noticed on mine the LED lights on the rear spoiler stay on at night, but very dim. Maybe it's a weird security lighting feature. I gotta keep checking this for a while, maybe it was just a bad relay. I sometimes have sticky turn signals in this car btw.
I bought a 2003 Lincoln LS V6 for $300 off some guy's yard and the fuel pump keep cutting out what's my problem
sounds like you need a new fuel pump. If it works on and off than at least you know it has power. How is your battery? a lot of issues in these cars are weak battery related too.
hybrid32494 lol couldnt be the battery mounted in the trunk right next to a drain plug
haha, yes, if your sunroof leaks, then you will get water in the trunk through the sun roof drain in the back. Once i sealed up the sunroof, problem gone.
I had a 2000 Lincoln LS and I had most of these problems and could never figure it out. It was a nightmare and it only had 90,000 miles on it.
hey! thanks for watching! I still own this Lincoln and drive it about 20 miles a month, LOL. But it's in ideal condition, along with some of the issues, hahaa. Anyway, sorry to hear about your 2000 LS, those were the most problematic ones. I did a good video on this car recently.
@@hybrid32494 what about a LS from 2001? Are those problematic as well?
hey im kinda late but I seen an ls for a good price, can you tell me how much it cost to fix all of these problems?
hey buddy! What's up. I still own and drive this car, but it's not my daily driver, so it tends to be in good shape and not abused. Repairs for these are tricky, but most shops will service it. In general you will have the common leaky cooling system, which you would in most older cars anyway. As long as the trans is smooth, its no big deal. Otherwise it costs the same as any other car at a local shop. It is a ford after all.
How do you link your cell phone to it???
hello! This model does not have bluetooth audio. It was just not a feature from the factory, some cars have dealer installed bluetooth, but most do not. Even though the phone symbol is there for the speech recognition, it does not actually have bluetooth for a phone.
I saw this awhile ago. When I first started having problems with 2003 Lincoln LS. N I just came bk. Yup u named every problem to the "T" pun intended too 😂😂😂 Thanks so much for ur videos. Mechanic sd heater valve..."DCCV" 😂 oi this car 😲😵 My 2000 Nissan is more reliable. It doesn't yell at me every time I get in vehicle. It doesn't yell at me about seatbelts. But my baby is Sooo rusted 😫 I just lost some huge bolt that goes to main frame by tire um yea not so good.
Hey buddy!!, thanks for watching. Your Nissan is rusted or the Lincoln? I guess you can say any luxury car (other than most Lexus cars) tend to not last longer and break more than any basic JAPANESE import. Take for example any German car which is a nightmare and why they sell for so little on the used market.
hybrid32494 Always morning
I don't know what's wrong with my 2003 Lincoln LS...
When I first got it and I put my car and drive and started driving it made a , boom sound when i wld put it into drive and accelerate but once I hit 25 miles an hour the" boom "stopped....
However now i go to start my car and push on the gas and it won't accelerate! Smh anyone who can help or give advice ?? That wld be much appreciated. My only means of transportation and I haven't had anybody be able to help me in 8 weeks.
So it sits
@@jovi3764 that car can go in safe mode. If it's not than maybe fuel injector issue or air intake. I am no mechanic. Mine I've been fighting over heating problems for 2 yrs. Mechanics just throw their hands up. Oh and the water from those drains above doors. These have a a common starting issue..the ground runs through car oi. Good luck!
Got any idea where to find the flasher relay?
tell me more precisely the cars model year and engine, I'll do a parts search for you right now. And you mean for the turn signals? hazard flasher? You for sure know it's the relay and not the turn sign switch itself, or hazard switch?
hybrid32494 04 lincoln ls with the v8. My hazards flash fine but my turn signals flash on and off sometimes and hyper flashes and seems to get stuck. I want to get the led compliant relay so that I can get LEDs
My car experiences this issue too, randomly after not driving it for over a week. I have not done anything about it, it's fine. The part you need is this (Motorcraft SW6204 Turn Indicator Switch). check amazon for it or rockauto.com. Both have it. This is the complete turn switch with hazard. The actual turn signal switch mechanism inside is worn out and makes poor contact. Not sure about helping you with an LED option tho, sorry.
hybrid32494 I appreciate the info man. Still wondering if you know where that relay is tho.
I will check for you tomm!.
Great video bigdawg
whats up bro! thank man! I still own this car btw, still running good, with the exception of a temporary engine light. It's a BS light though, the damn EVAP canister.
Had every issue that was mentioned , i have a gen 2 with 106k miles. its in the shop now it just quit on me, the dealership cannot find the problem, first they thought it was a bad pcm , but now they have no clue. been 2 weeks in the shop. i have liked this car but it does seem to have its share of problems.
sucks dude, sorry. What are your symptoms? Describe them, I will try to pinpoint the issues. Did it go into failsafe mode? does it not start? do dash lights flicker? ETC.....
It started missing, I pulled over and it died, it would start at first and run for about 20-30 seconds then stop, then it wouldn't start at all, at first shop said it was PCM and rem. Then they said it was not. They have been unable to find out yet. I am wondering if it could be the fuel pump. When it first happened it said charging system, and the battery light came on, but it cranked fast , didn't seem to be draining the battery if it was an alternator.
ill tell you this, the alternator can cause many of the issues you're talking about. You need to see if the alternator is putting out a charge. Get a cheap AUX plug in alternator tester from harbor freight. IT will tell you the output lever and the battery levels. Fuel pump would be the second guess.
Thanks, the shop called and said they found the problem, in the rear of the car where the rear seatbelts are anchored to the body, they had mashed some wiring and it had rubbed through the plastic coating and caused a short of the pcm and the rear module, they spliced the wires and wired around where the sealtbelt was attached and had to replace the fried pcm and rear module. to the tune of $800, but at least its fixed, its was a stange problem.
Coils Coils Coils
true, true, true, lol. But really coils are not a big deal, if you replace all 8 together , eve with cheap ones from eBay (I've done that twice so far)
Mase Pupungatoa how can you tell is its coils ?
Do you mean spark plugs or something else?
2021 - and on Rock Auto cheapest coil just 5,78 €
DCCV: Dual Climate Control Valve
hey buddy! yes, that too.
Number 1 reason for misfire... Regular Unleaded Gas... USE PREMIUM ONLY! Continued use of regular will result in bad plugs and coils.
YES!! totally right. This car is premium fuel only, I run 93 in it. Never had issues with plugs and the engine internals are still spotless and shiny even at 146K.
Am I supposed to be using premium fuel in my 2004 LS V6 also? Or just v8 needs premium fuel? Im not having trouble with misfires
Just checked fueleconomy.gov and it says both the V6 and V8 require premium fuel. What's the mileage on your car now btw? It seems that the V8 models are pretty picky with fuel type, the V6 seem to be not as misfire or pinging prone. Although premium fuel leaves far less carbon buildup in the motor too. My 146K motor is spotless inside from premium fuel.
www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2004_Lincoln_LS.shtml
hybrid32494 Thanks for the quick response. My car has almost 120K miles
No problem, youtube is like 10% of my life, LOL. JK. I personally never believed hype in premium VS Reg fuel, but since I have used Premium always in the Lincoln and my Smart Fortwo there has literally not been any carbon deposits on either motors. While cars Ive had which used regular always began too how carbon buildup around 80K. All have normal dealer oil changes always BTW, with original spec oils. Its possible that since higher octane detonates at a higher compression/heat that this would encourage no carbon buildup when compared to regular fuel.
hey i got a question for you.
hello, yes? what's the question?
hybrid32494 i changed the dccv. but guess what? my car is over heating still. Even worse now. the heat isnt working. do you think its the thermostat? i seen another person say the soleniods on the hydraulic fan? idk. i just want to figure out what the heck it is lol
Do you know if the system was correctly bleed? Anytime you add coolant or open the system to air you need to bleed it. I have a video here I recently made on that. What model year is yours? Only the GEN 1 models have the hydraulic fans btw.
hybrid32494 no i didnt i guess i should try that lmao
@@dominiquedavis5589 your beautiful
There is how ever a # 7, the front and rear suspensions.
I'm constantly replacing some suspension parts.
If you're not mechanically inclined, this is not the car for you, unless you have the money to pay for repairs!
I had an 02 V8 Worst car I ever owned, damn thing had me stranded especially in stop and go traffic when it used to overheat each time. It was a money pitt. Glad it was totaled out when some guy rear ended me.
those gen 1 models r quite issue prone. The gen 2 systems are overall better if there are no leaks. But I agree the car is pretty temperamental in many ways. I pretty much baby mine and check it frequently.
I had a 00 V8. I should've rented space at my machanic's shop. I hated it.
Missfire heaven
yep, pretty much. But really the whole set of aftermarket coils only cost me about 45 bucks, and they seem to work for about 3 years. I think that applying a good amount of Dielectric Grease helps a whole lot, I have had no issues with the huge amount of the grease.
I have a 2002 Lincoln ls v8. For suspension issues just go with strutmasters.com trust me!!! No1 has coil springs.
what do you mean? you convereted it to run different suspension components in the rear?? Mine is already stock, what are you referring to?
hybrid32494
Yea, I had it converted cuz no1 has the coil springs unless the junk yard is the only option.
I just had the spark plus, coils and an oil changed. Now mysteriously the ac is blowing extremely hot air in every vent. The ac wasn’t even an issue. I noticed once one thing had to be serviced the car started going downhill. I have a 2006 with 81k miles. BTW the line for the ac is UNDERNEATH the car of all places. Whoever designed this vehicle PURPOSELY made things OVER complicated just so you would be forced to go to the dealership. Definitely wanted to keep this car as a personal vehicle but after so many nuances it’s going for sale.
I’m having problems with my 2005 last v8 first it was misfire then I changed spark plugs it started over heating so I sent it to the shop they said it was my coil y a leak n my radiator hose I paid 1179$ for that then I drove to work 30 min drive from where I live I work at ford y it over heated again so they came y got it and replace the thermostat which I’ve already did that about 3months ago paid 215$ for that that wasn’t the problem so took it somewhere else it’s a leak in water pump y ac things cause after they messed w my car I had no air so that cost me 480$ so total 1865.90$ y drove it today still smelling hot not leaking or anything I’ve changed radiator once y now it looks like it’s leaking something I have pictures if you’re not understanding me but they have had it 3 times y it still ain’t right I don’t want them to touch it no more cause seems like they keep messing it up so what should I do
Try bleeding the system.
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Once you replace the defective valve cover & plug gaskets and ignition coils and plugs the engine is fairly reliable, but the main problem is the whole vehicle engine and interior has possibly the cheapest and most brittle plastics I've seen in a car. Thermostat housing and inlet pipe is made of plastic absolutely stupid design. Key advice if its winter cold and the windows are frozen shut, DO NOT try to open them. The plastic guides will snap instantly and you'll have to replace the regulator so heat up the interior before opening.
hey my dude! All very good advice, you're totally right. I still own this car and it's kicking some BUTT!! there is a newer updated driving video on this channel, check it out.
The problem with this car is that it is a sister car of jaguar. ford bought jaguar some years ago. those cars use the same engine or they used to.and i hate that.
hello, yes you are totally right. On the positive side - ( IT IS A JAGUAR), lol At least we get a nice powerfull engine when it runs well.
wish me luck boys... going to see a 2006 tomorrow! 96k miles... no ac, all windows and sunroof don't work... wish me luck lol
I need ur help bro comment bcc