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Lincoln LS: rapid acceleration problems????

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#19 of 38 2000 Lincoln Ls Acceleration Problem by jcorwin1

Dec 28, 2007 (9:03 am)

I need some help with my 2000 LS V8 3.9L. I never had a big problem with my car yet luckly!(only thing was replacing the coils), until now. My car now has 95,000 miles on it and my engine is acting up. It has a rough idle and when accelerating it goes up and down while speeding up. I had a code of P0171 (bank 1). I found oil in my spark plug well driver side. I replace valve cover gasket and replaced all spark plugs and coils (No more leaks). Problem still occurs with the idle and hesitations on acceleration. I cleaned out my MAS and still has the same problem. I have a new EGR valve but did not replace it yet. If the new EGR valve doesnt work..then I am stumped on what it could be. Again this is the first real problem that I have faced with my LS so far. If there is anyone out there that might know what can be the problem I would greatly appreciate your feedback.

#20 of 38 Re: 2000 Lincoln Ls Acceleration Problem [jcorwin1] by cdnpinhead

Dec 28, 2007 (3:03 pm)

Replying to: jcorwin1 (Dec 28, 2007 9:03 am)
Two things:
 
1) Your post appears to have nothing to do with rapid acceleration, which is the topic here.
 
2) You've posted the same message 3-5 times on various Lincoln LS boards. Be advised than only a few people read anything that has to do with the LS, and we read everything that has to do with the LS. Reading & re-reading the same message is not a good thing. I think they call it cross-posting. It's discouraged.
 
Welcome to acquiring an excellent car that is no longer supported by anyone or anything. There's a reason it was cheap when you bought it.

#21 of 38 Re: 2000 Lincoln Ls Acceleration Problem [cdnpinhead] by jcorwin1

Dec 28, 2007 (4:26 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Dec 28, 2007 3:03 pm)
Oh okay..thanks for the advice. Yeah this is my first time posting into forums for feedback. So i just figured more i post then better chance for more responses. but yeah i get what you are saying. The post for the rapid acceleration was just plan and dumb on my part for real, now that I think about it. My apologies to everyone! Thanks again!

#22 of 38 Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration by snevets23

Feb 20, 2008 (11:00 pm)

The following is an update to my original 2/3/07 post regarding my 1/31/07 accident involving uncontrolled rapid acceleration with my Lexus SC400. It's been over a year now and despite letters, calls, e-mails, and an inspection by an "expert" Lexus technician, the problem part(s) has never been located and, therefore, the cause remains unknown. The car remains in my driveway to date after 13 months, and no one in my family has driven it in fear of a recurrence. My husband had a similar incident with THIS car one month prior to my experience but, luckily, he was not involved in an accident. I won't trade it in for another Lexus because I won't give this manufacturer anymore new business. I hesitate selling it privately because of its past history. If I knew for certain which part was defective, I would gladly pay for its replacement so that I could have my beloved Lexus back and drive it once again without fear of accelerating uncontrollably--possibly causing another accident...or worse. Unfortunately, it is an intermittant problem making it difficult (if not impossible) to replicate the part's failure. For what it is worth, I filed a report with the National Highway Safety office but never heard from them again. From previous posts and surfing the web, I KNOW there are others who have experienced similar frightening episodes. With all of today's sophisticated technology, I find it difficult to understand why the cause of this problem cannot be solved. Thanks for listening to my tale of woe!

#23 of 38 Re: Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration [snevets23] by fbassi

Feb 21, 2008 (4:51 am)

Replying to: snevets23 (Feb 20, 2008 11:00 pm)
as you know i had the same headache with toyota i have a friend who had a trouble with a lexus and call the dispute and settlement company on line and he got his money back this company service is free just go on line and get the numbersi think they go under the name NDSC but i am not sure do not give up toyota covers up until thousands of cars are involved but ny then it is to late for people like us good luck

#24 of 38 Re: Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration [fbassi] by diloa

Mar 20, 2008 (10:59 pm)

Replying to: fbassi (Feb 21, 2008 4:51 am)
I have a 2002 lincoln LS V6 my problem is when i Accelerate it seems like there is no power the car will shif fine but as if there is something stoping it from accelerating smooth i will pull over and trun the it off couple times and its smooth again so thats whats killing right now and all i been doing is spending money and taking it to diffrent mechanics every body at the local Lincoln dealership knows me now i spend about $3800 on trying to fix this problem and still dose that ive had the car for 3 years now and spend over $8000 on it and i am getting to realize buying this car was a big mistake and if anyone knows what it could be please let me know or other wise i will just sell it i am sick of it and its sad because i loved the LS when they first came out and still think it was best styling american car ever had oh well i guess i will just go and get a new toyota camry my old 1992 camry still runs like a dream even though i put 220,000 miles on it thats a car not LS

#25 of 38 Re: Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration [diloa] by akirby

Mar 21, 2008 (7:18 am)

Replying to: diloa (Mar 20, 2008 10:59 pm)
I have no idea what you just said. Try using a period every now and then.

#26 of 38 Re: Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration [diloa] by brucelinc

Mar 21, 2008 (10:19 am)

Replying to: diloa (Mar 20, 2008 10:59 pm)
If I were you I would sell the LS and get a toyota but I am not you so I probably would not do that but if I had a 1992 Camry that ran like a dream I might just keep it and cut the top off the ls and plant flowers in it but that would be pretty silly so maybe you should have a heart to heart talk with the Lincoln dealer service manager and point out that they have not fixed the problem and dont they guarantee their work most dealers try to satisfy good customers and I find it incredible that anyone would spend $3800 chasing a problem that sounds simple enough for a good tech to diagnose

#27 of 38 Re: Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration [brucelinc] by jeyhoe

Mar 21, 2008 (10:39 am)

Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 21, 2008 10:19 am)
Good answer .

#28 of 38 Re: Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration [brucelinc] by akirby

Mar 21, 2008 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 21, 2008 10:19 am)
I have no idea what you just said. Try using a period every now and then.
 
 

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