Lincoln Mark LT

While driving on the expressway, multiple system warning lights suddenly appeared on the dash with the message 'engine failsafe mode'. The engine immediately shut off and I lost power steering and power brakes while moving at highway speed. I was able to coast to the shoulder and the truck would not restart. The vehicle ran perfectly prior to this malfunction and there was no warning that a problem may exist. A mechanic determined that the Power Control Module (PCM) was corrupted and required…

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, and the instrument panel failed to display properly. The contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel tank could be filled. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers occasionally operated independently. The vehicle…

THE TWO ORIGINAL VEHICLE DOME LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY, FORD PART NO.:4L3Z-18519A70-BAG, HAVE MELTED THE PLASTIC PARTS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE CHANCE OF A FIRE.

BRAKE LINE LOCATED NEXT TO STEERING COLUMN IS SO CLOSE THE STEERING COLUMN RUBBED AND WORE A HOLE INTO THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.

THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS, SO THE WHOLE TRUCK VIBRATES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND OVERDRIVE DOES NOT KICK IN. SO YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AND FORCE THE TRUCK TO SHIFT. THIS IS A 5.4 TRITON MOTOR. I DID CHANGE THE PLUGS AND COIL PACKS. THIS JOB IS NOT CHEAP. IF YOU LOOK AT THE FORD FORUMS I AM ONE OF THOUSANDS. IF YOU SHUT THE OVER DRIVE OFF PROBLEM IS FIXED BUT YOU CAN'T DRIVE OVER 55 WITHOUT TOASTING THE MOTOR AND USING A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUEL. IT…

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MARK LT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE AND A TREE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A RIB INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…

THE FAIL SAFE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR WHEN THE FUEL GAGE GETS LOW. I HAVE TO TURN MY TRUCK OFF, WAIT A FEW MINUTES , THEN TURN IT BACK ON FOR IT TO COOPERATE CORRECTLY. WHILE THE LIGHT IS ON IT DRIVES SLUGGISHLY.

DURING A 100K MILE TUNE UP, I ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS. OUT OF 3 PLUGS, 2 BROKE OFF IN ENGINE BLOCK. THE TRUCK WAS THEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO BROKE OFF 3 MORE. THEY TOLD ME THAT FORD IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IT COST ME $800 TO HAVE SPARK PLUGS REMOVED. NOW IT APPEARS THAT A PART OF THE OLD PLUG BROKE OFF INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD, NOT REMOVED BY ORIGINAL SHOP, CAUSING MORE DAMAGE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING LOOKED AT BY ANOTHER SHOP.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST ALL BRAKE AND POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE MIGHT BE A FAILURE WITH THE AIR BAG MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.