Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 18383 | 01/01/2005 | 10013321 | Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt | 04/14/2005 | |
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 17375 | 11/01/2003 | 10008188 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 17170 | 09/01/2003 | 10004063 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133 and/or p0153. *tt | 11/17/2003 | |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16836 | 05/01/2003 | 10002760 | Unintended window and moonroof opening (false global open) which may occur when the vehicle is parked. *tt | 09/16/2003 | |
| 16736 | 11/01/2002 | 10002644 | Diagnostic trouble code c1287 (booster pedal force switch circuit failure) on vehicles equipped with ats (advance trac system). *tt *mj | 09/09/2003 | |
| 16681 | 03/01/2003 | 10001936 | An illuminated advance trac system (ats) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code c1286 stored. *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| 15710 | 03/01/2002 | 636348 | Information on vehicles with programmable modules. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0295 | 11/14/2005 | 05229 | 636096 | Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt | 11/05/2002 |
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 25000 | ||
| My car has numerous parts that tear up repeatedly, within a 6 months time. valve cover gasket had replaced twice within a 6 months time. the coil packs go up very often. i had panel buttons just tear up for no reason three times! wheel caps replaced numerous times. overheating issues, door locking issues, battery replaced twice within 2 years time. ac issues, (i never used my ac..at all) . this car has a lot of problems on the t.s.bulletin. i contacted ford in reference to the multiple issues i was having with the car, the company representatives told me to take the complaint to the establishment of which i had been dealing with. then they said lincoln is an independent owned establishment so i am totally confused by this whole ordeal, they know that they have had a lot of multiple problems out of that car. and they refuse to recall some of those (as i would say) hazardous issues. i was at the dealer 2 weeks ago, i was conversing with a rep. at the dealership and he was telling me how the lincoln ls was their most problem vehicle, and cash maker for repairs. (oh by the way.......i researched to find this site. to answer the question in the consumer section) | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| My 2002 lincoln ls v8 has broken down in numerous ways. all ignition coils have had to be replaced, two window motors, airbag connector clip, my tie rod ends are bad, my car has actually shut off completely while driving up the 15 north three times while my son was in the car with me and now my transmission has completely stopped working. when it came to fixing the airbag connector problem lincoln told me it was fixed and i went to pick up my car and it was still doing the same thing the three beeps so they fixed it for free and then told me my instrument panel on one side was burned out but the lights seems to work on it when i turn them on. they wanted to charge me 800 dollars for that but i refused. the ignition coil replacement was roughly 1000 dollars and i am waiting on my estimate for my transmission. both window motors were 200 dollars a piece. i have had numerous taillights replaced and actually had a door lock jam closed on me. i truly feel that this car is a safety hazard for me and my son if it turns completely off at 65 miles an hour on a freeway with my son in the car. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 113000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the battery. the vehicle stalled again and the dealer stated that the fog light relay caused the failure. on a separate occasion, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were less than 113,000. | |||
| 04/19/2005 | 64000 | 1 | 04/04/2005 |
| All warning lights in dashboard illuminated at the same time one day out of the blue sky one day 2 weeks after i purchased the vehicle id# 1lnhm86582y708009. abs warning light, traction control warning light, airbag warning light; light bulb warning lights.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 58000 | 4 | 09/24/2002 |
| (1) vehicle emissions system indicator light appeared on display (2) vehicle hesitates (jerks slightly) at speeds up to 60 mph, cars also kills randomly while the car is in motion (3) i have not done any repairs yet ( i have been searching for recall information) i have viewed many forums online on defective coil packs on these vehicles. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 57000 | 3 | 08/16/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln ls. the contact stated that all of the electrical circuits, such as the doors and windows, are jammed. she stated that the vehicle stalls while at a stop light. the dealer stated that they did not have the parts to repair the vehicle and recommended she go to another dealer. the consumer affairs office stated that her vehicle is under the lemon law act. the current and failure mileages were 57,000. | |||