10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,434 miles

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problem #5

Sep 012019

LS 8-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
Hi. I bought this car and I kept smelling gas very bad. To the point the whole house smelt and when I park the car I can smell it. I figured there had to be a problem but could not find a leak. I decided to look online and found Lincoln had a recall for defective gas tanks which has the symptoms I'm encountering. Its a high safety issue which can start a fire and or have health issues with me and the kids. Well turns out my car with that VIN did not have a recall even though there was a recall for same year and make but not mine for some reason. It is obvious that my vehicle needed to be recalled to fix it. Im in desperate need to have it repaired and dont know what to do. I dont have the funds to fix there mistake. Please help in any way you can. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Avondale, AZ, USA

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problem #4

Aug 312010

LS 8-cyl

  • 59,850 miles
Throttle body failure on 2004 Lincoln Ls (V8). Engine cuts out intermittently and goes to "etc engine failsafe mode", reducing maximum engine speeds to 10-15 miles per hour. Occasional stalls at full speed have also occurred, twice during turns at intersections. Replacement is necessary per Ford / Lincoln dealer.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

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problem #3

Jun 042010

LS

  • 91,800 miles
Vehicle runs very rough. Will not accelerate over 2800 RPM and shakes badly. Check engine light is flashing. Checked codes P0304 and P0306. Chop states it is faulty ignition coils.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

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problem #2

Dec 012009

LS 8-cyl

  • 106,521 miles
2004 Lincoln Ls V8 throttle body failures result in reduced RPM until the car is restarted. On occasion car will stall. Safety issue especially on the high way. Internet search shows known problem with 2003-2004 throttle position sensor. Search also results in vehicles 2003-2006 exhibit this failure. Dealer trying to procure new throttle body but on national backorder...only one company in us fabricates. Approximately $900 part per dealer (contact info available upon request). This is a Ford design problem.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

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problem #1

May 042009

LS

  • 64,000 miles
My 2004 Lincoln Ls after I put it in drive it accelerated at a very high speed. I hit a pole totled my car.

- Katy, TX, USA

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