Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 LS are official communications between Lincoln & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
VEHICLES BUILT FROM 3/1/1999 THROUGH 8/9/1999 AND WITH A V-6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT LONGER THAN EXPECTED PEDAL TRAVEL WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST DURING RAPID, REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS AT HIGH ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK (4WABS) INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1288 PRIMARY PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CIRCUIT FAILURE AND / OR C1289 SECONDARY PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1286 - BOOSTER MECHANICAL FAILURE APPEARS AS A HARD FAULT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK (4WABS) INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1288 PRIMARY PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CIRCUIT FAILURE AND / OR C1289 SECONDARY PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. Read More »
EXHIBITING A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1286 - BOOSTER MECHANICAL FAILURE APPEARING AS A HARD FAULT. *TT Read More »
CONCERNS WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) MAY DISPLAY THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE VALUVE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WHEN OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND LOW-MEDIUM DRIVING SPEEDS. Read More »
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. Read More »
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »
EXHIBITING A MOANING / DRONING NOISE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATINS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN 5TH GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 60-65 MPH FOR V6 VEHICLES OR 50-55 MPH FOR V8 ENGINES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/14/2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT CRANK - NO START CONDITION WITH A SHORT HOT SOAK, THEFT WARNING LAMP FLASHING RAPIDLY, NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCM DURING THE OCCURRENCE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE MAY ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRONE NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS NOISE MAY SOUND SIMILAR TO AN EXHAUST DRONE OR MAY SOUND LIKE A DIFFERENTIAL HOWL. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLE'S HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN SYSTEMS (HCF) MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING NOISE. THIS NOISE COULD BE DUE TO AIR IN THE SYSTEM, HCF LINES OR COMPONENTS IMPROPERLY TOUCHING OTHER COMPONENTS, OR A HCF PUMP. Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN (HCF) EMPLOYS AN ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR TO CONTROL COOLING FAN SPEED BY VARYING HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW FROM THE HCF PUMP. Read More »
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OLNY MAY EXHIBIT A DRONE NOISE AT 60-65 MPH(100 TO 130 KPH), WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN 5TH GEAR, DURING LIGHT ACCELERATIONS. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A DRONE NOISE AT 60-65 MPH (100 TO 130 KPH) WHILE IN FIFTH GEAR. *MJS Read More »
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.9L V8 ENGINE EXHIBITING WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE BELLHOUSING AREA AT LOW VEHICLE MILEAGE. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION PROVIDING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ON HOW THE SST (SELECT SHIFT TRANSMISSION) RANGE SELECTOR CONTROLS 5R55N TRANSMISSION OPERATION IN SOME VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER MAY BE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY DURING MANUFACTURING AND / OR AFTER SERVICING. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITING ENGINE STALLING AT IDLE AND / OR NO TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE DIP AFTER MODERATE TO HARD BRAKING. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A MOMENTARY DROP IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINE PRESSURE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1288 AND C1289 STORED AND A LOW / SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 15-JUN-2001, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTRNT CRANK/NO START POSITION OR ILLUMINATION OF THE THEFT WARNING LAMP. *SLC Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/17/2000 WITH THE 5R55N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED REVERSE OR DRIVE ENGAGEMENTS, HARSH UPSHIFTS OR DOWNSHIFTS, ERRATIC UPSHIFTS, OR DELAYED DOWNSHIFTS NEAR 32 KM/H (20 MPH). Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATIN STRATEGY FEATURES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION CONDITIONS SUCH AS: HARSH ENGAGEMENT; HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTS; LIGHT SURGING DURING STEADY SPEED DRIVING; REDUCED ... Read More »
INFORMATION ON THE PCM REPROGRAMMING CHART IN TSB 99-26-01, WHICH HAS INCORRECT CALLOUT FOR THE FIFTH APPLICATIOB LISTED, VEHICLES BUILT FROM 3/15/99 THROUGH 12/1/99. *MJS Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 04/01/2000 AND 04/24/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AT THE RUBBER HOSE THAT ATTACHES THE COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION COOLER. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 4/01/2000 AND 4/24/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AT THE RUBBER HOSE THAT ATTACHES THE COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION COOLER. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCHARGED BATTERY AFTER NOT BEING OPERATED FOR 2-3 DAYS. THIS ONLINE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS AS A DIAGNOSTIC AIDE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION, A HARD START / NO START CONDITION AND / OR A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE) IN SEVERAL MODULES (REM, IVD, ABS, PTEC, ... Read More »
INVALID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) WHEN PERFORMING SELF TEST ON THE FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE (FEM): DTC C1342 ECU DEECTIVE; DTC B1446 WIPER PARK SENSE CIRCUIT FAILURE; B2443 POWERTRAIN PERFORMANCE CODE SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE. Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL RAIN SENSING WIPER SYSTEM, AN OPTICAL RAIN SENSOR IS ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD BELOW THE REARVIEW MIRROR MOUNTING BRACKET BEHIND AN AREA OF UNTINTED GLASS. Read More »
ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/2002, THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, LEAVING THE CUSTOMER UNABLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. *TT Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, LEAVING THE CUSTOMER UNABLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE RAR WINDOW GLASS. *TT Read More »
BRE INFORMATION STATING THAT SOME ELECTRICAL FEATURES CAN BE ENABLED / DISABLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMER PREFERENCE. *TT Read More »
RAIN SENSING WIPER CAUTION. IF THE WINDSHIELD REQUIRES REPLACEMENT, A FORD/CARLIT WINDSHIELD DESIGNED FOR LINCOLN LS WITH THE RAIN SENSING WIPER SYSTEM MUST BE USED. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE PROGRAMMED TO INHIBIT AUTO CYCLING OF THE WIPERS DURING WINDSHIELD WASHER USAGE IF THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR IS LOW ON FLUID. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) OPERATING AT FULL HEAT IN ALL MODES, AND/OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLE'S HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN SYSTEMS (HCF) MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING NOISE. THIS NOISE COULD BE DUE TO AIR IN THE SYSTEM, HCF LINES OR COMPONENTS IMPROPERLY TOUCHING OTHER COMPONENTS, OR A HCF PUMP. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL ZONE HEATER / AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (DATC) MAY EXHIBIT UNEVEN AIR TEMPERATURE OUTPUT; NOT RECEIVING COOL AIR FLOW FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE DATC WHEN BOTH SIDES ARE SET TO COOL; AND A HEATER VALVE THAT IS ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL ZONE HEATER / AC SYSTEM (DATC) MAY EXHIBIT UNEVEN AIR TEMPERATURE OUTPUT; NOT RECEIVING COOL AIR FLOW FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE DATC WHEN BOTH SIDES ARE SET TO COOL. Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE). Read More »
THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/18/2002. *TT Read More »
CONCERNS WITH AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASS SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 (DRIVER - SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) AND/OR B1998 (PASSENGER - SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) STORED. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 (DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASS SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE LEFT SIDE). *ET Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE LEFT SIDE). *TT Read More »
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint ... Read More »
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE FRONT DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF LOCK WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLES, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CUSTOMER LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE VEHICLE. Read More »
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B20. REAR SEAT LATCHES AND OWNER GUIDE LABEL FOR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A REAR SEAT LATCH THAT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND SUPPLEMENTAL LATCH VERIFICATION INSTRUCTION LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE AFFIXED TO THE ... Read More »
THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS AN ENGINE RPM DIP WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED AT LOWER SPEEDS (30-40 MPH). THIS CONDITION CAN BE RESOLVED BY REFLASHING THE PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION RELEASE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF COMFORT OF THE FRONT SEATS. THE CONDITION MAY BE DESCRIBED AS A LACK OF SEAT PADDING ON THE LOWER SEAT CUSHION AND / OR BEING ABLE TO FEEL THE SEAT FRAME THROUGH THE PADDING. Read More »
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/01/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 3.9L ENGINE MAY REQUIRE REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH MESSAGE CENTER AFTER NORMAL DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT THE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY (AFE) FEATURE OPERATING STRATEGY IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY OPTION. *TT Read More »
EXHIBITING LACK OF COOLING FROM DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE VENTS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) ONLY. *JB Read More »
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER OCTOBER 1999, HAVE A REVISED DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) MODULE AND THE OWNERS MANUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DATC MODULE CONTROL OPERATION DOES NOT MATCH THE OPERATION OF THE ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR OR NO A/C COOLING FROM THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE VENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC). * MJS Read More »
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR CONDITIONING INACCURATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATC- CONTINENTAL AND LS BUILT THROUGH 10/15/99, ALL OTHERS BUILT THROUGH 8/31/99. *MJS Read More »
A CONDITION WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) DISPLAYING THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE VALUE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WHEN OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND LOW MEDIUM DRIVING SPEEDS. Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
STABILITY ASSIST MAY EXHIBIT YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 - BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLE, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0350 - P0360 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING ADVANCE TRAC LAMP INDICATOR AFTER A REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE TO THE INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMIC (IVD) SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
