Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
| 15466 | 12/01/2001 | 630572 | Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel level condition with approximately 1/4 tank reading on the fuel gauge. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/28/2005 | 64272 | 2 | |
| The engine failures began on july 28, 2005 and have continued through this date. this engine should have been recalled. the types of problems cause the engine to create erroneous mechanical readouts preventing the vehicle from passing state's emission inspections. the engine shuts down due to faulty plastic tensioners causing the timing chains to become loose, thus causing engine failures. i'm lucky i was not going any faster when my engine failed twice causing me to lose my steering capabilities, etc. most mechanics are replacing ignition coils because they are getting misfire readings on specific cylinders, however the problem lies with the timing chains that go out eventually. currently, i have four diagnostic readings on my engine stating that number 4 cylinder is misfiring, when indeed two mechanics are stating that the timing chain is the problem and another expert familiar with this problem sells the specific kits to try to correct this known problem of ford's. check out this website for more information: http://stores.christophersforeigncarparts.com/-strse-template/about/page.bok. i have had all 8 cylinder ignition coils changed; spark plug boots; and valve cover gaskets replaced and still these are misfiring. lincoln knew of the problem with these models and changed the factory warranty on all models after 2002 from 50,000 miles to 80,000. please refer to edmund's blog site under lincoln ls for additional owners experiencing the same thing. also, i filed a consumer complaint back on 10.25.2007 at the state of missouri attorney general's office. ford was made aware of the problem and did nothing to remedy the situation claiming the car had too many miles and was too old. | |||
| 07/28/2005 | 64272 | ||
| The engine failures began on july 28, 2005 and have continued through this date. this engine should have been recalled. the types of problems cause the engine to create erroneous mechanical readouts preventing the vehicles from passing state's emission inspections. the engine shuts down due to faulty plastic tensioners causing the timing chains to become loose, thus causing engine failures. i'm lucky i was not going any faster when my engine failed twice causing me to lose my steering capabilities, etc. most mechanics are replacing ignition coils because they are getting misfire readings on specific cylinders, however the problem lies with the timing chains that go out eventually. currently, i have four diagnostic readings on my engine stating that number 4 cylinder is misfiring, when indeed two mechanics are stating that the timing chain is the problem and another expert familiar with this problem sells the specific kits to try to correct this known problem of ford's. check out this website for more information: http://stores.christophersforeigncarparts.com/-strse-template/about/page.bok. i have had all 8 cylinder ignition coils changed; sark plug boots; and valve cover gaskets replaced and still these are misfiring. lincoln knew of the problem with these models and changed the factory warranty on all models after 2002 from 50,000 miles to 80,000. please refer to edmund's blog site under lincoln ls for additional owners experiencing the same thing. also, i filed a consumer complaint back on 10.25.2007 at the state of missouri attorney general's office. ford was made aware of the problem and did nothing to remedy the situation claiming the car had too many miles and was too old. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/28/2000 | |||
| Vehicle stalls at any speed. dealer replaced fuel pump and sending unit, but it did not remedy problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 1 | 10/21/1999 | |
| Driving at night hit debris in road at aprox. 55 mph. noticed fuel gage level descending. while exiting right curving ramp and braking auto started to lose control. abs helped correct swerve. inspected underbody following day. fuel tank was ruptured. i paid local lincoln dealer to replace fuel tank. *aprox. incident date. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 90000 | 6 | 03/01/2001 |
| Engine stall/shutdown at highway speed and during application of brakes to observe a stop sign/light. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 08/28/2000 | |||
| Vehicle stalls at any speed. dealer replaced fuel pump and sending unit, but it did not remedy problem. *ak | |||