3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles

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problem #5

Nov 262006

LS 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
This car has had eight incidents in two years of coil packs failing. I have had multiple other problems with this car, ie (brakes, air conditioning electronics...) Ford can't get the coil problems fixed.

- Terrell, TX, USA

problem #4

Sep 062006

LS 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
We own a 2001 Lincoln Ls - V8. The engine has a coil on each spark plug. The coils are failing at the rate of one a month. When the coils fail the engine misfires and you have to fight with the car to keep it under control as it lurches on the highway. It is really severe in an uphill failure. I have never owned a car with coil failure. The mechanic tells me (and has coil parts to prove it) that this is a severe Ford problem. I called Ford and they deny any safety issue or wrong doing. I know it is a safety issue and the coils are failing before the recommended spark plug change period!! Ford needs to step up and replace these parts. They are defective and put the driver in an unsafe driving condition.

- Cameron Park, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 222002

(reported on)

LS

  • miles
The car has shut down at highway speeds. No known cause. Have taken it to the dealership where purchased - could not duplicate, and could not find a cause. It has now happened twice at high speeds. No resolution has been provided.

- Hopkinsville, KY, USA

problem #2

Jun 082002

(reported on)

LS

  • miles
Consumer states that the ignition key is extremely hot when taking it out after driving for 1-2 hours.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 102000

(reported on)

LS

  • miles
While driving vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA