2003 LINCOLN LS Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Aug 5, 2022 Engine

We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control a...

Aug 5, 2022 Service Brakes

We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control a...

Aug 5, 2022 Suspension

We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control a...

Aug 5, 2022 Engine

We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control a...

Aug 5, 2022 Service Brakes

We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control a...

Aug 5, 2022 Suspension

We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control a...

Jul 29, 2021 Wheels 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle wa...

Jul 29, 2021 Tires 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle wa...

Jul 29, 2021 Wheels 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle wa...

Jul 29, 2021 Tires 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle wa...

Sep 16, 2019 Engine 200,000 mi

CAR GETS TO HOT MY FILL BUCKET FOR THE RADIATOR KEEPS GETTING A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF IT OR SOME WHERE I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. AND IT HAS OVER HEATED AND GOES ALL THE WAY TO H NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IT MITE NOW NEED HEAD GASKETS Y CAN'T YOU MAKE THIS C...

Sep 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

CAR GETS TO HOT MY FILL BUCKET FOR THE RADIATOR KEEPS GETTING A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF IT OR SOME WHERE I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. AND IT HAS OVER HEATED AND GOES ALL THE WAY TO H NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IT MITE NOW NEED HEAD GASKETS Y CAN'T YOU MAKE THIS C...

Sep 16, 2019 Engine 200,000 mi

CAR GETS TO HOT MY FILL BUCKET FOR THE RADIATOR KEEPS GETTING A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF IT OR SOME WHERE I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. AND IT HAS OVER HEATED AND GOES ALL THE WAY TO H NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IT MITE NOW NEED HEAD GASKETS Y CAN'T YOU MAKE THIS C...

Sep 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

CAR GETS TO HOT MY FILL BUCKET FOR THE RADIATOR KEEPS GETTING A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF IT OR SOME WHERE I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. AND IT HAS OVER HEATED AND GOES ALL THE WAY TO H NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IT MITE NOW NEED HEAD GASKETS Y CAN'T YOU MAKE THIS C...

Apr 26, 2019 Service Brakes 58,778 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT F...

Apr 26, 2019 Suspension 58,778 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT F...

Apr 26, 2019 Wheels 58,778 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT F...

Apr 26, 2019 Service Brakes 58,778 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT F...

Apr 26, 2019 Suspension 58,778 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT F...

Apr 26, 2019 Wheels 58,778 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT F...

Apr 23, 2019 Suspension 59,788 mi

WHEN EVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN ANY LITTLE BUMP OR PATCH IN THE ROAD HAS THE CAR MAKING A LOUD SLAM SOUND EVEN WORSE GOING OVER ANY BUMP AND EVEN WORSE INTO TURNS. ALSO THE WHEEL SEEMS TO PULL AT THOSE TIMES AS WELL, THIS IS ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING, FEELS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. WE DON'T H...

Apr 23, 2019 Wheels 59,788 mi

WHEN EVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN ANY LITTLE BUMP OR PATCH IN THE ROAD HAS THE CAR MAKING A LOUD SLAM SOUND EVEN WORSE GOING OVER ANY BUMP AND EVEN WORSE INTO TURNS. ALSO THE WHEEL SEEMS TO PULL AT THOSE TIMES AS WELL, THIS IS ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING, FEELS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. WE DON'T H...

Apr 23, 2019 Suspension 59,788 mi

WHEN EVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN ANY LITTLE BUMP OR PATCH IN THE ROAD HAS THE CAR MAKING A LOUD SLAM SOUND EVEN WORSE GOING OVER ANY BUMP AND EVEN WORSE INTO TURNS. ALSO THE WHEEL SEEMS TO PULL AT THOSE TIMES AS WELL, THIS IS ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING, FEELS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. WE DON'T H...

Apr 23, 2019 Wheels 59,788 mi

WHEN EVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN ANY LITTLE BUMP OR PATCH IN THE ROAD HAS THE CAR MAKING A LOUD SLAM SOUND EVEN WORSE GOING OVER ANY BUMP AND EVEN WORSE INTO TURNS. ALSO THE WHEEL SEEMS TO PULL AT THOSE TIMES AS WELL, THIS IS ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING, FEELS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. WE DON'T H...

Sep 4, 2018 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOFARM FORD LINCOLN (221 MALL RD, LOGANSPORT, IN 46947, 574-753-6294) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYCLOID PATCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Sep 4, 2018 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOFARM FORD LINCOLN (221 MALL RD, LOGANSPORT, IN 46947, 574-753-6294) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYCLOID PATCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Mar 13, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HARDSHIFTED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. JACKSON FORD IN DECATUR, ILLINOIS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE SO...

Mar 13, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HARDSHIFTED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. JACKSON FORD IN DECATUR, ILLINOIS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE SO...

Mar 8, 2018 Power Train 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE INTO OVERDRIVE AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (CASEY JACKSON FORD, 1435 E MAIN ST, ROYSTON, GA 306...

Mar 8, 2018 Power Train 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE INTO OVERDRIVE AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (CASEY JACKSON FORD, 1435 E MAIN ST, ROYSTON, GA 306...

Nov 3, 2017 Electrical System 75,100 mi

CAR GOES INTO FAIL SAFE EACH AND EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. IT DID SO 19 TIMES TODAY. I CONNECTED A CODE READER WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEMS AS BEING RELATED TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE THROTTLE BODY. I PURCHASED THE CAR 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO. PRIOR OWNER HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED WITH A NEW MOPA...

Nov 3, 2017 Power Train 75,100 mi

CAR GOES INTO FAIL SAFE EACH AND EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. IT DID SO 19 TIMES TODAY. I CONNECTED A CODE READER WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEMS AS BEING RELATED TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE THROTTLE BODY. I PURCHASED THE CAR 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO. PRIOR OWNER HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED WITH A NEW MOPA...

Nov 3, 2017 Electrical System 75,100 mi

CAR GOES INTO FAIL SAFE EACH AND EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. IT DID SO 19 TIMES TODAY. I CONNECTED A CODE READER WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEMS AS BEING RELATED TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE THROTTLE BODY. I PURCHASED THE CAR 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO. PRIOR OWNER HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED WITH A NEW MOPA...

Nov 3, 2017 Power Train 75,100 mi

CAR GOES INTO FAIL SAFE EACH AND EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. IT DID SO 19 TIMES TODAY. I CONNECTED A CODE READER WHICH IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEMS AS BEING RELATED TO THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE THROTTLE BODY. I PURCHASED THE CAR 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO. PRIOR OWNER HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED WITH A NEW MOPA...

Jun 14, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECH...

Jun 14, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECH...

Aug 28, 2016 Power Train 122,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO OTHER CARS AROUND ME

Aug 28, 2016 Power Train 122,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING AND MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO OTHER CARS AROUND ME

Jun 20, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TOOK TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT LOAD NEW LINCOLN SOFTWARE ON NEW COMPUTER MODULE. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AT ROWLETT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NOW THE "ENGINE SIDE" OF THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED WILL NOT CLEAR. SAYS THERE IN AN ENGINE ISSUE NOW. THERE WAS NO ENGINE ISSUE BEFORE ...

Jun 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TOOK TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT LOAD NEW LINCOLN SOFTWARE ON NEW COMPUTER MODULE. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AT ROWLETT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NOW THE "ENGINE SIDE" OF THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED WILL NOT CLEAR. SAYS THERE IN AN ENGINE ISSUE NOW. THERE WAS NO ENGINE ISSUE BEFORE ...

Jun 20, 2016 Power Train 80,000 mi

TOOK TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT LOAD NEW LINCOLN SOFTWARE ON NEW COMPUTER MODULE. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AT ROWLETT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NOW THE "ENGINE SIDE" OF THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED WILL NOT CLEAR. SAYS THERE IN AN ENGINE ISSUE NOW. THERE WAS NO ENGINE ISSUE BEFORE ...

Jun 20, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TOOK TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT LOAD NEW LINCOLN SOFTWARE ON NEW COMPUTER MODULE. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AT ROWLETT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NOW THE "ENGINE SIDE" OF THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED WILL NOT CLEAR. SAYS THERE IN AN ENGINE ISSUE NOW. THERE WAS NO ENGINE ISSUE BEFORE ...

Jun 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TOOK TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT LOAD NEW LINCOLN SOFTWARE ON NEW COMPUTER MODULE. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AT ROWLETT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NOW THE "ENGINE SIDE" OF THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED WILL NOT CLEAR. SAYS THERE IN AN ENGINE ISSUE NOW. THERE WAS NO ENGINE ISSUE BEFORE ...

Jun 20, 2016 Power Train 80,000 mi

TOOK TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR. TRANSMISSION SHOP COULD NOT LOAD NEW LINCOLN SOFTWARE ON NEW COMPUTER MODULE. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS AT ROWLETT TRANSMISSION SHOP AND NOW THE "ENGINE SIDE" OF THE NEW COMPUTER INSTALLED WILL NOT CLEAR. SAYS THERE IN AN ENGINE ISSUE NOW. THERE WAS NO ENGINE ISSUE BEFORE ...

Dec 24, 2015 Engine

I PURCHASED MY 2003 LINCOLN LS JUNE/2015. EXCELLENT CONDITION, 35,000 MILES. INTERIOR IMMACULATE CONDITION LEATHER SEATS AND CARPET VIRUTALLY UNTOUCHED. UNDERNEATH HOOD THE SAME, HADN'T LOOK AS IF BEEN DRIVEN. EXTERIOR BODY AND PAINT AGAIN EXCELLENT. THE CAR APPEARED AS IF IT HAD STOOD STILL IN TI...

Dec 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I PURCHASED MY 2003 LINCOLN LS JUNE/2015. EXCELLENT CONDITION, 35,000 MILES. INTERIOR IMMACULATE CONDITION LEATHER SEATS AND CARPET VIRUTALLY UNTOUCHED. UNDERNEATH HOOD THE SAME, HADN'T LOOK AS IF BEEN DRIVEN. EXTERIOR BODY AND PAINT AGAIN EXCELLENT. THE CAR APPEARED AS IF IT HAD STOOD STILL IN TI...

Dec 24, 2015 Engine

I PURCHASED MY 2003 LINCOLN LS JUNE/2015. EXCELLENT CONDITION, 35,000 MILES. INTERIOR IMMACULATE CONDITION LEATHER SEATS AND CARPET VIRUTALLY UNTOUCHED. UNDERNEATH HOOD THE SAME, HADN'T LOOK AS IF BEEN DRIVEN. EXTERIOR BODY AND PAINT AGAIN EXCELLENT. THE CAR APPEARED AS IF IT HAD STOOD STILL IN TI...

Dec 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I PURCHASED MY 2003 LINCOLN LS JUNE/2015. EXCELLENT CONDITION, 35,000 MILES. INTERIOR IMMACULATE CONDITION LEATHER SEATS AND CARPET VIRUTALLY UNTOUCHED. UNDERNEATH HOOD THE SAME, HADN'T LOOK AS IF BEEN DRIVEN. EXTERIOR BODY AND PAINT AGAIN EXCELLENT. THE CAR APPEARED AS IF IT HAD STOOD STILL IN TI...

Oct 13, 2015 Engine 200,066 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Oct 13, 2015 Engine 200,066 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Feb 9, 2015 Power Train 113,000 mi

CEL CAME ON, CODE INDICATED TRANSMISSION ISSUE. "E" APPEARED IN THE GEAR INDICATOR, RATHER THAN THE GEAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN. TRANS WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND AND 5TH OF GEARS. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, WHO TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS A BAD TRANSMISSION CASE THAT HAD BEEN DESTROYED AS...

Feb 9, 2015 Power Train 113,000 mi

CEL CAME ON, CODE INDICATED TRANSMISSION ISSUE. "E" APPEARED IN THE GEAR INDICATOR, RATHER THAN THE GEAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN. TRANS WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND AND 5TH OF GEARS. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP, WHO TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS A BAD TRANSMISSION CASE THAT HAD BEEN DESTROYED AS...

Nov 5, 2014 Service Brakes 72,000 mi

COMING TO A STOP APPLIED THE BRAKES PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR MADE A STRANGE NOISE WOULD NOT STOP.ALMOST RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.CHECKED OUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG EXCEPT SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID AROUND THE MASTER CYLINDER AT THE CAP. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURS...

Nov 5, 2014 Service Brakes 72,000 mi

COMING TO A STOP APPLIED THE BRAKES PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR MADE A STRANGE NOISE WOULD NOT STOP.ALMOST RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.CHECKED OUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG EXCEPT SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID AROUND THE MASTER CYLINDER AT THE CAP. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURS...

Oct 24, 2014 Engine 162,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT MISFIRES IT DOESN'T WANT TO GO ON ACCELERATION..IT IS LEAKING OIL INTO THE SPARK PLUG WELLS AND AFFECTING COILS..THERE WAS A EXTENSION WARRANTY ON THESE PARTS.BUT IT WAS 10 YEARS OR 100000 MILE . I DIDN'T PURCHASE THIS CAR TILL AFTER IT ALREADY HAD MORE THAN 100000 MILES SO ...

Oct 24, 2014 Engine 162,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT MISFIRES IT DOESN'T WANT TO GO ON ACCELERATION..IT IS LEAKING OIL INTO THE SPARK PLUG WELLS AND AFFECTING COILS..THERE WAS A EXTENSION WARRANTY ON THESE PARTS.BUT IT WAS 10 YEARS OR 100000 MILE . I DIDN'T PURCHASE THIS CAR TILL AFTER IT ALREADY HAD MORE THAN 100000 MILES SO ...

Jun 3, 2014 Engine 1 mi

CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION SINCE IT WAS NEW. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONDITION GOT WORSE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS BUCKING AND MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SELLING LINCOLN DEALERSHIP (SESI LINCOLN MERCURY). THEY DEALER...

Jun 3, 2014 Structure 1 mi

CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION SINCE IT WAS NEW. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONDITION GOT WORSE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS BUCKING AND MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SELLING LINCOLN DEALERSHIP (SESI LINCOLN MERCURY). THEY DEALER...

Jun 3, 2014 Electrical System 1 mi

CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION SINCE IT WAS NEW. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONDITION GOT WORSE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS BUCKING AND MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SELLING LINCOLN DEALERSHIP (SESI LINCOLN MERCURY). THEY DEALER...

Jun 3, 2014 Engine 1 mi

CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION SINCE IT WAS NEW. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONDITION GOT WORSE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS BUCKING AND MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SELLING LINCOLN DEALERSHIP (SESI LINCOLN MERCURY). THEY DEALER...

Jun 3, 2014 Structure 1 mi

CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION SINCE IT WAS NEW. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONDITION GOT WORSE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS BUCKING AND MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SELLING LINCOLN DEALERSHIP (SESI LINCOLN MERCURY). THEY DEALER...

Jun 3, 2014 Electrical System 1 mi

CAR HESITATES ON ACCELERATION SINCE IT WAS NEW. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONDITION GOT WORSE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS BUCKING AND MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SELLING LINCOLN DEALERSHIP (SESI LINCOLN MERCURY). THEY DEALER...

Oct 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 107,000 mi

HELLO, I BOUGHT A 2003 LINCOLN LS AND I'M GETTING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH THAT IS SAYING ETC FAIL SAFETY MODE AND THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO GO OVER 30 MPH, AND HAS VERY SLOW PICK UP AND IS RUNNING VERY HARD. I HAVE FOUND THAT SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE CAR OFF/ON THE MESSAGE DOES NOT COME UP THE CAR DRI...

Oct 23, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

HELLO, I BOUGHT A 2003 LINCOLN LS AND I'M GETTING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH THAT IS SAYING ETC FAIL SAFETY MODE AND THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO GO OVER 30 MPH, AND HAS VERY SLOW PICK UP AND IS RUNNING VERY HARD. I HAVE FOUND THAT SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE CAR OFF/ON THE MESSAGE DOES NOT COME UP THE CAR DRI...

Oct 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 107,000 mi

HELLO, I BOUGHT A 2003 LINCOLN LS AND I'M GETTING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH THAT IS SAYING ETC FAIL SAFETY MODE AND THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO GO OVER 30 MPH, AND HAS VERY SLOW PICK UP AND IS RUNNING VERY HARD. I HAVE FOUND THAT SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE CAR OFF/ON THE MESSAGE DOES NOT COME UP THE CAR DRI...

Oct 23, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

HELLO, I BOUGHT A 2003 LINCOLN LS AND I'M GETTING A MESSAGE ON THE DASH THAT IS SAYING ETC FAIL SAFETY MODE AND THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO GO OVER 30 MPH, AND HAS VERY SLOW PICK UP AND IS RUNNING VERY HARD. I HAVE FOUND THAT SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE CAR OFF/ON THE MESSAGE DOES NOT COME UP THE CAR DRI...

Mar 22, 2012 Power Train 3 mi

SHIFTS HARD, WHEN IN 20-30 MPH, IN GEAR 2 AND 3. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC, DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY HAVE TO TEAR IT APART. IF BANDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, OR SOLENOID PACK THEY HAVE TO TEAR DOWN AND REBUILD. HE DID SAY THAT ONE OF THE SOLENOIDS WENT OUTER IF BANDS WERE BENT, THEY WOULD H...

Mar 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 3 mi

SHIFTS HARD, WHEN IN 20-30 MPH, IN GEAR 2 AND 3. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC, DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY HAVE TO TEAR IT APART. IF BANDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, OR SOLENOID PACK THEY HAVE TO TEAR DOWN AND REBUILD. HE DID SAY THAT ONE OF THE SOLENOIDS WENT OUTER IF BANDS WERE BENT, THEY WOULD H...

Mar 22, 2012 Power Train 3 mi

SHIFTS HARD, WHEN IN 20-30 MPH, IN GEAR 2 AND 3. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC, DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY HAVE TO TEAR IT APART. IF BANDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, OR SOLENOID PACK THEY HAVE TO TEAR DOWN AND REBUILD. HE DID SAY THAT ONE OF THE SOLENOIDS WENT OUTER IF BANDS WERE BENT, THEY WOULD H...

Mar 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 3 mi

SHIFTS HARD, WHEN IN 20-30 MPH, IN GEAR 2 AND 3. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC, DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION, BUT THEY HAVE TO TEAR IT APART. IF BANDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, OR SOLENOID PACK THEY HAVE TO TEAR DOWN AND REBUILD. HE DID SAY THAT ONE OF THE SOLENOIDS WENT OUTER IF BANDS WERE BENT, THEY WOULD H...

Dec 2, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED PER GRAPEVINE FORD IN TEXAS. THESE FORDS HAVE HAD TRANSMISSIONS FAILING FOR YEARS AND YOU LAZY PEOPLE WON'T MAKE THEM RECALL THEM. EXACTLY HAS DOES ONE GET TO OWN A GOVERNMENT AGENCY?? *TR

Dec 2, 2011 Power Train 85,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED PER GRAPEVINE FORD IN TEXAS. THESE FORDS HAVE HAD TRANSMISSIONS FAILING FOR YEARS AND YOU LAZY PEOPLE WON'T MAKE THEM RECALL THEM. EXACTLY HAS DOES ONE GET TO OWN A GOVERNMENT AGENCY?? *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 LINCOLN LS AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT. 11,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF REPAIRS. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND THE DEALER SAYS IT CAN BE FIXED AND HAS TO HA A NEW ONE. 3800 DOLLARS MORE CMON THE IS NOW ONLY A 3000 DOLLAR CAR. *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2003 LINCOLN LS AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT. 11,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF REPAIRS. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND THE DEALER SAYS IT CAN BE FIXED AND HAS TO HA A NEW ONE. 3800 DOLLARS MORE CMON THE IS NOW ONLY A 3000 DOLLAR CAR. *TR

May 17, 2011 Air Bags 85,000 mi

MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE THE AIRBAG IN THE DRIVER SEAT DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN WITH NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. IT RANG HER EARDRUM AND SCARED HER TO DEATH, THE CAR OF COURSE FILLED WITH DUST AND SHE PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED ME. SHE WAS ONLY A...

May 17, 2011 Air Bags 85,000 mi

MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE THE AIRBAG IN THE DRIVER SEAT DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN WITH NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. IT RANG HER EARDRUM AND SCARED HER TO DEATH, THE CAR OF COURSE FILLED WITH DUST AND SHE PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED ME. SHE WAS ONLY A...

Mar 26, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

MY 2003 LINCOLN LS START SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE E IN THE GEAR BOX CAME ON. *TR

Mar 26, 2011 Power Train 120,000 mi

MY 2003 LINCOLN LS START SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON THEN THE E IN THE GEAR BOX CAME ON. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. I HAD A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN BY THE LINCOLN PLACE THREE YEARS AGO. NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP AGAIN. 1. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH OR JERKY FROM PARK 2. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH OR JERKY WHILE DRIVING 3....

Mar 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. I HAD A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN BY THE LINCOLN PLACE THREE YEARS AGO. NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP AGAIN. 1. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH OR JERKY FROM PARK 2. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH OR JERKY WHILE DRIVING 3....

Jul 25, 2010 Electrical System 78,000 mi

CAR STARTS AND RUNS ROUGH, THEN SURGES FORWARD. HAVE TO HOLD THE BRAKE HARD. CAR THEN STALLS AND GIVES "ETC ENGINE FAILURE". UPON RESTART CAR WILL RUN FINE FOR A WHILE. *TR DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, AS IT DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY THROW A CODE, REPLACED THE COILS

Jul 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

CAR STARTS AND RUNS ROUGH, THEN SURGES FORWARD. HAVE TO HOLD THE BRAKE HARD. CAR THEN STALLS AND GIVES "ETC ENGINE FAILURE". UPON RESTART CAR WILL RUN FINE FOR A WHILE. *TR DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, AS IT DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY THROW A CODE, REPLACED THE COILS

Jul 25, 2010 Electrical System 78,000 mi

CAR STARTS AND RUNS ROUGH, THEN SURGES FORWARD. HAVE TO HOLD THE BRAKE HARD. CAR THEN STALLS AND GIVES "ETC ENGINE FAILURE". UPON RESTART CAR WILL RUN FINE FOR A WHILE. *TR DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, AS IT DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY THROW A CODE, REPLACED THE COILS

Jul 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

CAR STARTS AND RUNS ROUGH, THEN SURGES FORWARD. HAVE TO HOLD THE BRAKE HARD. CAR THEN STALLS AND GIVES "ETC ENGINE FAILURE". UPON RESTART CAR WILL RUN FINE FOR A WHILE. *TR DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, AS IT DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY THROW A CODE, REPLACED THE COILS

Jul 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE ECT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FA...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE ECT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FA...

Jul 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE ECT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FA...

Jul 15, 2010 Power Train 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE ECT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FA...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN GOING OFF; ONLY TO REAPPEAR AGAIN. AT TIMES, BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BLINK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE CALLED THE LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL WARRANTIES RAN ...

Jul 7, 2010 Traction Control System 80,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN GOING OFF; ONLY TO REAPPEAR AGAIN. AT TIMES, BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BLINK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE CALLED THE LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL WARRANTIES RAN ...

Jul 7, 2010 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN GOING OFF; ONLY TO REAPPEAR AGAIN. AT TIMES, BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BLINK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE CALLED THE LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL WARRANTIES RAN ...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN GOING OFF; ONLY TO REAPPEAR AGAIN. AT TIMES, BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BLINK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE CALLED THE LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL WARRANTIES RAN ...

Jul 7, 2010 Traction Control System 80,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN GOING OFF; ONLY TO REAPPEAR AGAIN. AT TIMES, BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BLINK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE CALLED THE LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL WARRANTIES RAN ...

Jul 7, 2010 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON AND THEN GOING OFF; ONLY TO REAPPEAR AGAIN. AT TIMES, BRAKES ARE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO SOMETIMES APPEAR TO BLINK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE CALLED THE LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL WARRANTIES RAN ...

Jun 2, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

2003 LINCOLN LS V8 ETC ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. *TR

Jun 2, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

2003 LINCOLN LS V8 ETC ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Tires 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Suspension 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Electrical System 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Steering 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Tires 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Suspension 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Electrical System 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Steering 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Dec 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,303 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE/ SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REP...

Nov 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,378 mi

ON A 2003 LINCOLN LS, THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS. EACH TIME, THE PAVEMENT IS DRY AND FREE OF DEBRIS OR GRAVEL. WITH EACH INCIDENT, THERE HAS BEEN A 25%-75% LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WITH A GRATING, OR METAL-ON-METAL, SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT ...

Nov 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,378 mi

ON A 2003 LINCOLN LS, THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS. EACH TIME, THE PAVEMENT IS DRY AND FREE OF DEBRIS OR GRAVEL. WITH EACH INCIDENT, THERE HAS BEEN A 25%-75% LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WITH A GRATING, OR METAL-ON-METAL, SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT ...

Aug 25, 2009 Wheels 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. SHE STATES THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NOISES AND/OR VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING IF HER VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL#03V136000 (WHEELS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. BL

Aug 25, 2009 Wheels 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. SHE STATES THAT SHE EXPERIENCED NOISES AND/OR VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING IF HER VIN NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL#03V136000 (WHEELS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. BL

May 6, 2009 Power Train 109,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER CALMING MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO START...

May 6, 2009 Parking Brake 109,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER CALMING MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO START...

May 6, 2009 Traction Control System 109,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER CALMING MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO START...

May 6, 2009 Power Train 109,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER CALMING MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO START...

May 6, 2009 Parking Brake 109,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER CALMING MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO START...

May 6, 2009 Traction Control System 109,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER CALMING MY 87 YEAR OLD MOTHER DOWN I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NONE OF THE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO START...

Oct 23, 2008 Air Bags 66,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IN THE SEAT DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I COULD HAVE WRECKED THE VEHICLE AND I HAD THREE PASSENGERS IN THE CAR WITH ME. FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE AIRBAG BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANT...

Oct 23, 2008 Air Bags 66,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IN THE SEAT DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I COULD HAVE WRECKED THE VEHICLE AND I HAD THREE PASSENGERS IN THE CAR WITH ME. FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE AIRBAG BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANT...

Sep 6, 2008 Electrical System 53,000 mi

MYSELF, AND JUST ABOUT ALL LINCOLN LS OWNERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR COMPUTER SYSTEM. ETC - MESSAGE CAUSE THE CAR TO GO INTO A FAIL-SAFE MODE. BEEN TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM STILL EXIST. ON THE WEB IT APPEARS ALL LINCOLN LS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I OWN A 2003 ...

Sep 6, 2008 Electrical System 53,000 mi

MYSELF, AND JUST ABOUT ALL LINCOLN LS OWNERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR COMPUTER SYSTEM. ETC - MESSAGE CAUSE THE CAR TO GO INTO A FAIL-SAFE MODE. BEEN TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM STILL EXIST. ON THE WEB IT APPEARS ALL LINCOLN LS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I OWN A 2003 ...

Jul 18, 2008 Wheels 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT THOUGHT SHE HAD A FLAT TIRE, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THE LUG NUTS AND STUDS HOLDING THE WHEEL HAD FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Jul 18, 2008 Wheels 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT THOUGHT SHE HAD A FLAT TIRE, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THE LUG NUTS AND STUDS HOLDING THE WHEEL HAD FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Jun 30, 2008 Seats 23,000 mi

CLIPS HOLDING THE SEAT BACK IN PLACE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT FAILED, RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE SEAT BACK COMING LOOSE AND FALLING BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE FAILURE, HOWEVER IF THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED, THE LARGE PLASTIC SEAT BACK COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY, ESPECIALLY IF T...

Jun 30, 2008 Seats 23,000 mi

CLIPS HOLDING THE SEAT BACK IN PLACE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT FAILED, RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE SEAT BACK COMING LOOSE AND FALLING BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE FAILURE, HOWEVER IF THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED, THE LARGE PLASTIC SEAT BACK COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY, ESPECIALLY IF T...

Jun 18, 2008 Seats 24,000 mi

CLIPS HOLDING THE SEAT BACK IN PLACE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT FAILED, RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE SEAT BACK COMING LOOSE AND FALLING INTO THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE FAILURE, HOWEVER IF THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED, THE LARGE PLASTIC SEAT BACK COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY, ESPEC...

Jun 18, 2008 Seats 24,000 mi

CLIPS HOLDING THE SEAT BACK IN PLACE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT FAILED, RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE SEAT BACK COMING LOOSE AND FALLING INTO THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE FAILURE, HOWEVER IF THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED, THE LARGE PLASTIC SEAT BACK COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY, ESPEC...

Mar 15, 2008 Power Train 66,400 mi

REPEATED FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND LEFT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED WHEEL BEARING AND SEAL 2X, SECOND TIME REPLACED LEFT AXLE SHAFT ALSO. FIRST INDICATION OF PROBLEM IS ODOR OF GEAR OIL LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTIAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING. NOTICED IT AGAIN TODAY...

Mar 15, 2008 Power Train 66,400 mi

REPEATED FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND LEFT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED WHEEL BEARING AND SEAL 2X, SECOND TIME REPLACED LEFT AXLE SHAFT ALSO. FIRST INDICATION OF PROBLEM IS ODOR OF GEAR OIL LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTIAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING. NOTICED IT AGAIN TODAY...

Mar 15, 2008 Power Train 66,400 mi

REPEATED FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND LEFT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED WHEEL BEARING AND SEAL 2X, SECOND TIME REPLACED LEFT AXLE SHAFT ALSO. FIRST INDICATION OF PROBLEM IS ODOR OF GEAR OIL LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTIAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING. NOTICED IT AGAIN TODAY...

Mar 15, 2008 Power Train 66,400 mi

REPEATED FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND LEFT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED WHEEL BEARING AND SEAL 2X, SECOND TIME REPLACED LEFT AXLE SHAFT ALSO. FIRST INDICATION OF PROBLEM IS ODOR OF GEAR OIL LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTIAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING. NOTICED IT AGAIN TODAY...

Mar 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH THE STABILITY ENHANCING SYSTEM LIGHT CONT...

Mar 5, 2008 Steering 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH THE STABILITY ENHANCING SYSTEM LIGHT CONT...

Mar 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH THE STABILITY ENHANCING SYSTEM LIGHT CONT...

Mar 5, 2008 Steering 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN LS. ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH THE STABILITY ENHANCING SYSTEM LIGHT CONT...

Mar 4, 2008 Electrical System 29,150 mi