| Issue ID | 878539 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10422560 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | LS |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would experience difficulty accelerating while driving at various speeds. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the catalytic converter was replaced on two occasions. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where various unknown repairs were performed. The failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MITCHELL, IN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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