2001 Lincoln LS Consumer Discussions

Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8

Re: Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8 [andres23]

Written by: chollyb on Nov 30, 2009 02:05 PM

Be prepared for more of the same... ALL the COP's will eventually fail, 1 or 2 at a time. I'd LOVE to have the exclusive rights to market those damned things... Read More...

My 2001 Lincoln Ls 3.9 V8 has an issue

2001 Lincoln Ls Rearview Mirror

Written by: costew93 on Nov 21, 2009 06:12 PM

Hello.... I have an Ls. The rearview mirror stopped working (compass and autodim) took it to a dealer and they said it needs to be replaced. I found one (new) and I contacted the dealer to install it.....200$ !!!! No way!!!!!!!! Has anyone ever installed this mirror on there LS??? If so is it difficult and how do you do it? Thanks for any info! Read More...

Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8

Re: Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8 [akirby]

Written by: andres23 on Nov 19, 2009 06:19 AM

Thank 4 the help, i finally fixed the ride, I replaced the valve gaskets, after that my mechanic told me two cylinders where misfiring and like you said it was the COPS. Thanx a million akirby!!! Read More...

Re: Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8 [andres23]

Written by: akirby on Nov 14, 2009 08:56 PM

Leaking valve cover gaskets can cause the COPS to fail. Read More...

Re: Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8 [akirby]

Written by: andres23 on Nov 14, 2009 09:09 AM

Could it be the gaskets if there leaking? Read More...

Re: Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8 [andres23]

Written by: akirby on Nov 12, 2009 05:53 AM

You either have bad COPs (coil on plug) or a bad fuel pump or both. For the overheating - if you stop, turn it off and restart it does the temp go back to normal? If so it's probably a bad temp sensor or wire or possibly an air bubble in the coolant. If it stays hot then it's either a bad thermostat or a bad cooling fan. The cooling fan is hydraulic. Read More...

Need Help With The 2001 Lincoln LS V8

Written by: andres23 on Nov 11, 2009 04:43 PM

I Just bought this car like 10 days ago, its was running great, then the "change the left back light" sign lit up, i changed the light, then the "change oil", then the wipers...I changed all that. My main problem though is that when im driving, the engine light stays on, when i hit 45mph and up the cars starts to shake and it stops shaking then it does it again, also when ... Read More...

My 2001 Lincoln Ls 3.9 V8 has an issue

Re: My 2001 Lincoln Ls 3.9 V8 has an issue [costew93]

Written by: brucelinc on Nov 04, 2009 06:19 AM

I thought your original estimate was a bit low. The coils alone probably list for over $100 each at a dealer. I bought aftermarket coils from NAPA for around $50 each. The connections should be available from a dealer parts department. I have never replaced those but I presume it is a simple cut and splice job. A couple of other thoughts: I don't intend to insult you ... Read More...

Re: My 2001 Lincoln Ls 3.9 V8 has an issue [brucelinc]

Written by: costew93 on Nov 04, 2009 04:37 AM

Thanks for your info!!! Was wrong with the estimates...the garage wants $1800 to do the job so I am definitely doing it myself. The only thing I am concerened about is that I have a bad connector wire that plugs into one coil. Are connectors difficult to find and replace? Thanks again! Read More...

Re: My 2001 Lincoln Ls 3.9 V8 has an issue [costew93]

Written by: brucelinc on Nov 03, 2009 01:56 PM

It is very straightforward but things are a bit tight on the driver's side. I suggest you start with the passenger side to build your confidence. It is easy. Just remove the coil cover from the valve cover - 8 screws requiring a 7mm socket, if I recall. You may need a 7mm box-end wrench for the ones closest to the firewall. The coils are also attached with a screw that ... Read More...