Re: 2000 Lincoln Ls problem: 2 induction coils need replacement. Re: rancho santa margarita Ford history: Engine stopped on highway and on road home took to dealer and after inspection put auto in garage. Can not drive safely. One coil was replaced under warranty. Called Ford cust.svs on this issue. They offered 12 month warranty on work. Thought "offer" was unusual; wouldn't dealer offer at least that? request: Please review reported frequency of this problem for potential recall.. I submit this is a design flaw and safety issue and not a maintenance or wear & tear issue, unless owners' manual describes how I could have prevented or recommended time interval for inspection.. research indicates this is the most common problem on model and caused by the gasket. This issue is on record with Ford in at least one bulletin (tsb 00T03 /9/2000 PCM-drivability complains).

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

Check engine/check transmission message has come on. Vehicle has less then 50K miles on it, transmission needs to be replaced already, looking at $3000+in repairs.

- Verona, VA, USA

Changed the coil packs several times after the third had to replace the engine and now the there is a delay in putting the care in reverse and at times there's a harsh upshift. I'm now replacing the transmission.

- Kansas City , KS, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The vehicle would intermittently misfire and jerk. The engine had 8 coil packs. 4 coil packs were replaced. The current mileage was 67,000. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Natalbany, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that three cylinders were replaced in 2005, one cylinder was replaced in may of 2007, and one has already been replaced this month. The repairs were covered under the vehicle's extended warranty. While driving between 60 and 70 mph, the vehicle misfires. The purchase date, engine size, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 46,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

My car was sluggish and losing power upon taking it in for servicing I had five of eight coil on plugs replaced by dealership, not more than one week after my car started the same symptoms and had an clicking noise in the engine. I was told buy the dealership that their diagnostic equipment was giving them false reading, one saying that the car was alright, and the other saying that it wasn't. they couldn't do anything for me. Please contact me with an answer on what I can do.

- Virginiabeach, VA, USA

After backing out of the driveway the consumer attempted to drive forward and a loud bang was heard. The vehicle was stopped and the consumer examined the problem at hand. The consumer noticed that the left lower ball joint completely snapped off. The vehicle has been taken back to the service dealer because the engine's valve cover failed and the timing chain broke.

- Hanford, CA, USA

In January 2004 the valve cover gasket started leaking on my 2000 Lincoln Ls [xxx]. part back ordered until March 2004. Was informed by dealership that over 8,000 were back ordered in January. Dealership told me I could drive vehicle until part arrived. Oil leak caused the coil boots to soak shorting coils (seven out of eight coils). Coil boot back ordered (no known estimate of time for getting part) [xxx]. am concerned about the multiple calls I have made to the local dealer and to Ford Motor Company to no avail. I have been without a vehicle for over a month. No loaner was offered. Repair costs are escalating. Waited two months for gasket. Have no idea how long boot item will be before arrival. Seems this is a recall issue. Seems Ford Motor Company is refusing to deal with their customer. Updated 07/29/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hood River, OR, USA

After having the vehicle's engine replaced the consumer noticed that the engine indicator light and air bag warning light flashing. The dealer has been contacted.

- Haines City, FL, USA

While driving check engine light appeared intermittently. The consumer contacted the dealership on four separate occasions. Mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

There is a problem with wiring for engine. Sometimes vehicle will not start. Dealer has been contacted.

- Seminole, FL, USA