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Re: Engine Temp Gauge [cbaggett]
by mrudolph
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Nov 22, 2005 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: cbaggett (Oct 11, 2005 3:52 am)
Was curious as to what the remidy was for you problem. My 2000 LS v-8 is doing the very same thing. Also has some sort of problem with the climate control, or lack there of. Don't know if these are related. Thanks for response in advance.
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Re: Engine Temp Gauge [mrudolph]
by ejo1ls
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Nov 27, 2005 (10:22 pm)
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Replying to: mrudolph (Nov 22, 2005 11:09 am)
i've experienced the same throughout this year with my 2001 LS V8. First time I took it in to the lincoln dealer (thank goodness for extended warranty) the thermostat was replaced. shortly afterwards, the engine idled roughly but intermittendly. I thought it was a tank of bad gas. But no, 2 coils needed to be changed. Now 8 months later, the same issue with the engine temp going hot after driving 5 minutes and water dissapearing out of the radiator resevoir. Took it back to the dealership in Oct and they said it only needed a radiator flush. Well, 4 weeks later same issue and the engine is idling rough again and hesitates before gears shift. Just dropped it off at the dealership tonight. And looking at the messages on this board reminded me of the air conditioning going blazing hot on the passenger side and cool on the drivers side. It did it for two weeks and then stopped.
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Re: Engine Temp Gauge [ejo1ls]
by mrudolph
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Nov 29, 2005 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: ejo1ls (Nov 27, 2005 10:22 pm)
I can tell you what my dealership found with post 78. The issue with the temp not regulating was low coolant levels. This makes since I have never checked the radiator, only the resevoir. I would have thought that making sure the resevoir was full(I have)would suffice. But the dealer says no, that's not the case. This also caused the overheat warning to come on. All they did was add coolant. If there is air any where in the system, which is not always detectable even when checking the radiator it will exhibit these symptoms. What they had to do was remove the cap and run the engine up to temp and then at high revs for some time to bleed the air out. Then slowly add coolant. Changing the stat seems like a guess on your dealers part but it's easy so most will do it anyway. As far a flush goes that may fix the problem but only because of the process. The rough idle was addressed in a TSB which is unrelated to the cliamate control issues. I also had that issue repaired. Good luck!
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Re: Engine Temp Gauge [mrudolph]
by ejo1ls
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Nov 29, 2005 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: mrudolph (Nov 29, 2005 8:06 am)
The dealership said that the resevoir for the radiator was cracked. I never saw any evidence of leakage, so we'll see. And I was right about the coils. Two more went out. I had the flush done by the dealer in October and still had the problem with the resevoir not holding the fluid. I may get it back tomorrow and will give an update.
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- #82 of 137
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Heated and Cooled Seat Shuts off after 30 seconds
by davis6
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Dec 08, 2005 (7:09 am)
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Help. I have a a 2004 Lincoln LS V8. It has been in the shop 3 times for the heated and cooled driver's seat. They have replaced the modules on the seat and it still shuts off after 30 seconds. I have pick it up at the dealership and yesterday we drove 32 miles and it never shut off worked perfect. Turned the car off at mall got back in and started home it rum for 1 minute and then turned off and if you try to turn it back on it will not. You can cut the car off and re start and it will stay on for 30 seconds and do the same again. The cooled part works great but heat want. Any help or suggestions please. This is my 2nd lincoln We had a 2000 V8 and no problems and we have a 2005 V8.
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- #83 of 137
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Re: Heated and Cooled Seat Shuts off after 30 seconds [davis6]
by brooster54
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Dec 11, 2005 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: davis6 (Dec 08, 2005 7:09 am)
I had the exact same problem with my '04, and my dealer fixed it right the first time. I'll pull the work order tomorrow, and let you know what they did. I've had the car 18 months, and this was a day one problem that's never returned. 
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Re: Heated and Cooled Seat Shuts off after 30 seconds [brooster54]
by davis6
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Dec 20, 2005 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: brooster54 (Dec 11, 2005 8:07 am)
Thanks, It is back in the shop this week. They are scheduled to pull both front seats out and the console.
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Repairs
by kat18
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Jan 07, 2006 (1:54 pm)
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I have a 2004 Lincoln LS. We bought it brand new 19 months ago. Since that time we've had it in the shop for numerous complaints about the transmission, which they said is normal. Can feel every shift and at times when first starting out, it feels liks the transmission is going to drop out. Now it is in the garage because of the rear hub has gone bad and needs to be replaced, and the stirring column has a problem. So far the warranty has taken care of everything, but now we have over 25,000 miles on the car and the warranty will soon run out.
I'm frustrated and concerned. Is this normal for the Lincoln LS' or did we get a lemon? What's a person to do?
Kat18
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COOLING FAN ADVICE
by mikels8
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Feb 05, 2006 (8:10 am)
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2000 LS8..COOLING FAN PROBLEM. THE FAN IN THE CAR HOWLS WHEN THE CAR IS WARMED UP. SOMETIMES I GET TEMP SPIKES WHEN THIS HAPPENS(I THINK IT IS BECAUSE THE FAN IS SLOWING DOWN) I REPLACED THE FAN BUT STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE DEALER CHANGED THE VALVE COVER GASKETS. I TOLD THEM ABOUT MY PROBLEM BUT THEY WANT TO GET PAID TO CHECK THIS OUT.. ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE A CLUTCH FAN ON A COLD CHEVY TRUCK WARMING UP. DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND INFO ON THE RELAYS & SENSORS THAT MAKE THIS FAN WORK. THE CAR HAS 60 THOUSAND ON IT SHOULD I CHANGE THE STAT??
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Re: Rough idling 2000 ls 6cyl. [donbaron]
by terry24
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Feb 23, 2006 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: donbaron (Aug 21, 2005 8:48 am)
I purchased a 2000 LS certified used in 2003. It has been the worst car I have ever owned. I have had 4-5 misfire problems. The first 3 were under the cert. warranty. the last, this week was not. It cost me $ 800.00. oil leak in the cylinder and all. The first was the second day I owned the car. After one month I begged the dealer to work out a deal with me. I even offered to buy a new 2004 with the refund. He did not want the car back. John Scanlon Dealer, Fort Myers, Fl. never again. I had rear wheel bearing replaces, so much has gone wrong it is hard to list. This car as cost me so much money. Heck the driver door handle broke ($110.00 part and labor). That was hard to swallow. I am not new to Ford. I had owned three going back to my first car ever the Grand Torino (1974). That was a car. in 1984, purchased by first non Ford car. A Camry, again a great car. I usally baby my cars for at least 200,000 miles. this one will not last 100,000 miles. The
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