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Recently got a 2005 LS and need some guidance

12 messages,  Last post on Oct 22, 2010 at 9:25 AM

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#7 of 12 Re: Recently got a 2005 LS and need some guidance [lincoln05] by toomanyfumes

Aug 01, 2010 (10:31 am)

Replying to: lincoln05 (Jul 31, 2010 3:18 pm)
I'm guessing you have a six cylinder?. If so, the three coils on the driver side are very easy to replace, the passenger side requires removal of the intake manifold.
My '05 V6 was missing, I just replaced the three on the driver side, figuring 50/50 chance of solving the problem, and the car runs great now. If it's missing bad, new coils will definiterly help the mileage.

#8 of 12 ls skip by skm32

Aug 14, 2010 (8:01 am)

i have an 05 ls , with skip issues , first of all the coils arent hard to get to, second , check prices at advance , and autozone, these coils are less that 100.00, very easy to change out , i also recommend purchasing a new set of plugs and boots while ur in there . mine runs perfect. dealerships and most mechanics will tell all kinds of bs concerning these cars . do some research of your own.
 
or you could simply bring me the car and i'll do it for the same price they are going to charge you, and but a huge amount of cash in MY pocket.

#9 of 12 Re: Recently got a 2005 LS and need some guidance [phessional] by cmax

Oct 07, 2010 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: phessional (Oct 27, 2009 5:56 pm)
Sorry just now read message.The reality of this whole thing is that ford has made a complicated decent looking cat in the LS but the quality sucks and to make matters worse they claim that there are NO problems with this vehicle ,Yes this is the most perfect vehicle ever made by ford .I was sent an e-mail that declared that was nothing wrong with with my car, I have had just ABOUT EVERY PROBLEM ALL THE OTHERS HAVE BUT SINCE MY ls IS PERFECT I REALLY AND LOST .SORRY I CANNOT HELP YOU BUT IF YOU LIKE THE CAR IT WILL COST YOU ALMOST AS MUCH TO KEEP IT RUNNING AS A CAR PAYMENT EVERY MONTH GET USED TO IT FORD IS NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR PROBLEMS.THE BEST IDEA WOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY THAT HAS ONE WOULD BE TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE PRESIDENT HOME AND PARKED SINCE HE SUPPORTS THE AUTO INDUSTRY.

#10 of 12 Re: Recently got a 2005 LS and need some guidance [cmax] by karg

Oct 14, 2010 (10:53 am)

Replying to: cmax (Oct 07, 2010 1:37 pm)
I have had my 2000 Lincoln LS V6 (purchased brand new) since March of 2000. I don't drive it in the winter and have really taken care of this car. I've never had any major issues - thank God. (I still have the original battery in it & just drove 800 miles round trip to the East coast!) My point is - that I've gained some experience and would like to share:
 
1.) Change fuel filter about every 15K. The filter is small and probably plugs
quickly. Easy to change - left front wheel well - remove the wheel, remove the backside black plastic well liner and you'll need an 8mm 1/4" socket & wrench and a flat screwdriver. Carefully remove and reuse the old plastic clips - as the Motorcraft doesn't usually come with new ones. Fram does.
 
2.) I decided to follow the 30K tranny flush interval and that is the ONLY maintenance I let my dealer do on my car. I do the power flush without filter change (they can't change it so don't let them sell you that.) They need to put an additive also - make sure that they do.
 
3.) I've used Mobil 1 oil and change every 5K - engine looks brand new inside.
 
4.) I've found that when I power wash the engine - this is when I have coil problems. I have an OBD II scanner and it always tells me the specific coil that is shorting out. I have also found that these coils and water do not get along. I think the same is the case for if there is oil accumulating in the plug well. So -- I have learned to limit the driving once a coil starts a misfire and check which has moisture in it. If you dry out the plug well (you can roll up a paper towel and dry it out easily.) If the coil in question is on the passenger side for the V6 - swap out one from the driver's side - in case the coil really did die. I've run into the same issue with my 2003 Towncar - so i try to be cautious when cleaning the engines. My guess is - if you aren't cleaning your engine that it is probably an oil build-up in the plug well.
 
5.) The 2nd to 3rd gear shift is very complex. The LS 5-speed auto - actually has to shift TWICE between 2nd and 3rd. That is why it is sometimes rough. The tranny had 3 gears and an over drive. 1st is 1st. 2nd is 1st + overdrive. 3rd is 2nd gear. 4th is 3rd gear and 5th is 3rd plus overdrive. So - for the 2-3 shift it has to first remove overdrive from 1st and then change into 2nd gear.
 
6.) Cabin air filter needs changed every 15K at a minimum, too. Easy to change and the dirty one will make you wonder how air got in the cabin at all!
 
Probably the biggest issues now - are that the front suspension bushings are starting to get loud over bumps. I'm also concerned about the longevity of the ball joints. My steering wheel cruise buttons are losing the black paint in spots and my right arm rest has a small crack. Oh - and the steering wheel retraction chatter does get annoying! I wish the heated seats didn't cycle for just 10 minutes, too. I think several of these issues were fixed in 2003 - as a result of the feedback from websites such as this. It was cool to be a part of that whole process.
 
I have 123,000 miles on my car and really have been thrilled at the quality of this car. Besides the original battery - I haven't ever recharged or messed with the A/C and it blows super cold and strong - all summer long.
 
I regularly get 25-27 mpg on highway trips and rarely below 22 mpg with mixed driving.

#11 of 12 Re: Recently got a 2005 LS and need some guidance [karg] by toomanyfumes

Oct 15, 2010 (6:04 pm)

Replying to: karg (Oct 14, 2010 10:53 am)
Glad to hear you still like your car. My '05 has about 60K and I'm thinking about having the tranny fluid changed. I might do the fuel filter now too. I think the battery lasts longer on these cars because it's in the trunk and isn't exposed to the underhood heat. Lucky you don't drive it in winter because it sucks. Much worse than the T-bird I used to have. I just put Goodyear Eagle GT All seasons on so hopefully this year it will be better.

#12 of 12 Re: Recently got a 2005 LS and need some guidance [toomanyfumes] by karg

Oct 22, 2010 (9:25 am)

Replying to: toomanyfumes (Oct 15, 2010 6:04 pm)
I can honestly tell you that I have taken the car out on local untreated (no salt/brine crap) with several inches of snow and it doesn't take much to get stuck. I think I would have snow tires on the rear and a little extra weight - if I was planning to drive my LS in the winter in NW Pennsylvania!
 
My 2003 Town Car with real-wheel drive does fantastic. I didn't even have to put extra weight in the trunk the 2 winters that I've driven with it.
 
Nothing went like my early 90's FWD Continentals with snow tires - I could go just about anywhere with those. Too bad those cars were built so poorly - they were great vehicles for comfort/space, etc.

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