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Questions tagged [lincoln]

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1998 lincoln continental with fluctuating idle when put in gear only (drive/reverse)

I have a 1998 Lincoln Continental. It has 124k miles on it. The history of the transmission maintenance are as follows: Fluid and filter was changed at 29k miles Fluid was flushed at 86k miles Fluid was changed at 115k miles All with Mercon V…
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Lincoln MKX 2013 Front Bumper Mystery

I purchased a certified 2013 Lincoln MKX on 9/14/15. I noticed cracks in the front bumper 2 weeks after purchasing this car. The front bumper has been replaced 4 times since and is still cracking/melting in the same area. The dealership attempted to…
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Difference between steady and flashing CEL?

What is the significance of a flashing CEL, vs. a steady one? I recently read and cleared the codes on my 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. After driving it for awhile, the CEL came back on. During that trip, it remained on and steady the entire time. In…
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1986 Lincoln Town Car will not start from key, but will at solenoid

1986 Lincoln Town Car will not start from key, but will at solenoid. have replaced ignition switch, still does this.... turn the key and it will crank, but not fire, but turn key to ON and go under the hood and jump from the S terminal (the one that…
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**strong burnt rubber odor** coming from the passenger side REAR tire area

I can smell a strong burnt rubber odour coming from the passenger side REAR tire area. I sprayed that tire and that area with some water and a lot of steam/smoke arose. I then sprayed the other three tires and there was no steam/smoke. Any ideas…
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How to diagnose a P0125 on a 2001 Lincoln Navigator

I have a 2001 Lincoln Navigator that intermittently throws a P0125. From my research the most likely cause is Thermostat or Engine Temp Sensor. Is there a procedure to determine if the Thermostat is stuck open ?
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LIncoln Continental Power Steering Leak

I have a Bad power steering leak and want to replace the pump but can't get to the fitting without removing the a/c compressor to check size. What is the flare nut fitting size for the high pressure line 3A719 coming out of the power steering pump…
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Repair or live with 1996 Lincoln Continental Check Ride Control

I've had the opportunity to drive around a 1996 Lincoln Continental before I purchase it (or another car) and it runs great except that the rear air bags have a slow leak and the Check Ride Control indicator light comes on occasionally. If I leave…
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Town Car over heating problem

I have a 1996 Lincoln Town Car 4.6 liter v8 engine. I have replaced the water pump due to it leaking and car running hot. It still ran hot, so i replaced the radiator, thermostat, and the cap that goes to the coolant. My car is still running hot and…
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High Beams work, Low beams don't, But . .

So I have a 1986 Lincoln Continental. The issue is that for a while my low beams worked. Then one of my low beams went out, about a week later my other low beam stopped working. Now here is the kicker, the High beams work, and when the High beams…
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Fixing lumbar support - Lincoln Town Car

My lumbar support stopped working on me and I'm wondering if I can try to fix it myself. I have had spinal fusions and need another one, so it's pretty important to me. I'm kind of a girly girl and don't know much about it about fixing stuff …
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Car shakes since replaced spark plugs

I have a 2011 Lincoln MKZ and I just replaced the spark plugs and now the car shakes and Im getting a obd reading P0351- Ignition Coil A primary/secondary circuit P0113- Intake Air Temp Sensor 1 Circuit High And the car shakes while driving. A…
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2000 lincoln town car - lower ball joint replacement

The old ball joint that came with the moog lower control arm assembly has a snap ring on it. I am replacing it with a new one from Oreilly's that does not come with a snap ring? My question is: should I reuse the snap ring or should I just forgo it…
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transmission thump and late shifting

My 2003 Lincoln LS transmission was thumping going into 3rd gear. Eventually got worse and got codes for transmission. Mechanic replaced the solenoid pack. Now it's still thumping, but not as hard, and in 2nd gear, and not shifting into overdrive at…
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2002 lincoln LS 3.9 v8. coolant temperature sensor location, does anyone knows where is it at?

the computer is saying that the temperature sensor is bad. i want to replace it, but i can't find where is it at. engine light is on. I have look for it all over google, the auto parts store, and so far no one knows where it could be at. if…
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