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2002 Lincoln LS repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (1%)

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2002 Lincoln LS engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

131000 mi

US $2000

required a new computer. ford doesn't make anymore. went through 3 different rebuilt comps through ford dealership. they gave up. took to lincoln dealer. too another 2 weeks, but found comp and replaced. all works fine now.

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30000 mi

US $400

Rear Valve Cover Gasket had to be replaced

36000 mi US $1100	Fuel pump replaced
36400 mi US $260	Second fuel pump in tank replaced. One that pumps fuel over a hump in the tank to the primary side
59000 mi US $870	Engine diagnosis showed engine not coming up to temp. Replaced thermostat. Oil in the spark plug Wells. They found a crack in the bottom of the valve cover, new gaskets, and new plug seals
62000 mi	The ls starts great when cold, but when warm, cranks for 5 seconds or more then stumbles when it does fire. Replaced fuel filter, which didn't help
69000 mi US $50	I am still fighting a hard warm start problem. This time they replaced the intake air sensor. Still no better at starting
71000 mi US $880	Engine hard start when warm. This trip was full diagnostic scan and two new fuel pumps. They said it was fixed, its not. Aaaarrrrgh!
71000 mi	Engine hard start when warm
75000 mi US $200	Still has hard start when warm. They had it for 5 hours told me to bring it back when i could leave it for a while. Then i left it for two weeks. They ran lots of tests and trials. Then they wanted to put new pcm in for $ 900. I said no.
76100 mi US $250	Still has hard start when warm. This mechanic owns lincolns, and is kind of old fashion. Changed the idle air control, but that wasn't the issue. He then gave up like the last two shops.
79000 mi US $875	Still was trying to get the hard start when warm fixed. Al's transmission in madison finally found that it was 4 bad injectors. Put rebuilt injectors in and all is good. Makes me wonder about the money i spent at other shops diagnosis.
81000 mi US $350	Replaced 2 coils

86000 mi

US $350

replaced all 8 spark plugs and coils due to random misfire.

67000 mi US $240	Ignition coil for cylinder #2 replaced
69000 mi US $1350	Right side valve cover gasket leaked damaging four cop ignition coils. also had all eight spark plugs replaced
82600 mi US $800	Overflow tank cracked lost coolant damaged water pump.

85000 mi US $200	replaced 2 ignition coils
88000 mi US $60	replaced 2 spark plugs
91000 mi US $250	replaced 8 ignition coils
94000 mi US $100	replaced 2 ignition coils (covered under warranty)

76570 mi C $635	Throttle control sensor quit causing car to start but would not idle. Replaced unit runs just fine now.
83700 mi C $130	PCV "O" ring was leaking small amount of oil onto manifold........minor but could smell when brakes applied.
85560 mi C $1000	timing chain replaced, vacuum hoses replaced

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87000 mi US $991	Coils and plugs, due to earlier valve cover leak of December , 2012.
85000 mi US $900	Valve cover gaskets replaced, were leaking.
59500 mi US $910	Valve cover leak, requiring coil and spark plug replacement
107300 mi US $400	Engine running rough, acceleration poor. Solenoid needed replacing in onboard computer, required factory Lincoln part.

98000 mi US $1630	8 plugs replaced however oil burning smell cropped up 2 weeks later. Believe that mechanic did not repair properly--possibly valve cover issue, though both were replaced at 60,000. Will return or go to a different repair location.
112200 mi US $74	Vehicle leaks oil from filter area and sprays all over the engine compartment. Requires frequent cleaning and replacement with original equipment oil filter.