| Issue ID | 716617 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262207 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | LS |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 13/06/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a used 2004 lincoln ls with 43,000 miles,with premium warranty my transmission now begins to have hard shift in 3-4 and in reverse. Sometimes when i put on the brakes the transmission hit hard. Jerks the car,to the brakes stop is delayed 10 sec. I had a car come in to my lane with out warning, and due to the transmission jerks when braking my car was struck, minor but if i was going faster i could of lost control. I see alot of complaints,why haven't there been any actions. This car was purchased at $19,000 and i still owe. Know i have a lemon. I even had my transmission flushed. Please note these transmissions are sealed not dip sticks,this fluid changed cost me $250. 00 and i still have problems. The e warning is showing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIOLA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM86S34YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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