Lincoln LS Power door lock problem

9 messages, Last post on Apr 04, 2009 at 3:36 AM

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#8 of 9 Re: re/power locks [leadfoot4] by rgnmstr Apr 03, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: leadfoot4 (Apr 03, 2009 2:15 pm) Thanks for the reply. That's the part that I figure is bad on my car since I can hear a clicking noise in the module but nothing happens at the latch. Dealer tells me that the latch assembly is not available by itself. He says I have to buy the entire window/door module which includes the latch assemble for something like $600+ I'm really getting tired of every little part on this car costing $250 or more. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Apr 04, 2009 3:36 am)
#9 of 9 Re: re/power locks [rgnmstr] by leadfoot4 Apr 04, 2009 (3:36 am)
Replying to: rgnmstr (Apr 03, 2009 2:34 pm) "Rgnmaster", the dealer is pulling your chain....big surprise! The latch mechanism is available by itself, and through one of the internet "discount" Ford parts departments, a brand new one should be around $125. I almost bought a new one myself, until I found the one on E-Bay. At that point, I decided if through some fluke my diagnosis was incorrect, I'd only be out $40 instead of $125. I don't know what this site's policy is, regarding the mention of persons/business that are known for sourcing parts like this, Otherwise, I'd readily tell you both the dealer that gave me the best price on the new latch, as well as the E-Bay seller who dismantles Lincolns, and sells the parts. I understand your frustrations about the cost of parts and labor for repairs. Unfortunately, the LS was never made in large volumes, and had a lot of parts that were unique to both it, and the S-Type Jaguar. My LS, although 9 years old, is a low mileage car, and has been pretty trouble free. However, 9 winters in the road salt infested northeast can play havoc with a car as electrically burdened as the LS is. For that reason, I'm currently negotiating a deal on a new car. If Ford was still making the LS, there's absolutely no doubt I'd be buying another, but since they stopped, I'm looking elsewhere.

#8 of 9: Re: re/power locks [leadfoot4] by rgnmstr; Apr 03, 2009 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: leadfoot4 (Apr 03, 2009 2:15 pm)

Thanks for the reply. That's the part that I figure is bad on my car since I can hear a clicking noise in the module but nothing happens at the latch. Dealer tells me that the latch assembly is not available by itself. He says I have to buy the entire window/door module which includes the latch assemble for something like $600+ I'm really getting tired of every little part on this car costing $250 or more.

leadfoot4 (Apr 04, 2009 3:36 am)

#9 of 9: Re: re/power locks [rgnmstr] by leadfoot4; Apr 04, 2009 (3:36 am)

Replying to: rgnmstr (Apr 03, 2009 2:34 pm)

"Rgnmaster", the dealer is pulling your chain....big surprise! The latch mechanism is available by itself, and through one of the internet "discount" Ford parts departments, a brand new one should be around $125.

I almost bought a new one myself, until I found the one on E-Bay. At that point, I decided if through some fluke my diagnosis was incorrect, I'd only be out $40 instead of $125.

I don't know what this site's policy is, regarding the mention of persons/business that are known for sourcing parts like this, Otherwise, I'd readily tell you both the dealer that gave me the best price on the new latch, as well as the E-Bay seller who dismantles Lincolns, and sells the parts.

I understand your frustrations about the cost of parts and labor for repairs. Unfortunately, the LS was never made in large volumes, and had a lot of parts that were unique to both it, and the S-Type Jaguar. My LS, although 9 years old, is a low mileage car, and has been pretty trouble free. However, 9 winters in the road salt infested northeast can play havoc with a car as electrically burdened as the LS is.

For that reason, I'm currently negotiating a deal on a new car. If Ford was still making the LS, there's absolutely no doubt I'd be buying another, but since they stopped, I'm looking elsewhere.