Problems with 2000 Lincoln LS EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the contact stated the brake lights were inoperable. in addition, the front passenger seat belt was inoperable. the manufacturer advised there were no recalls and would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 84,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. the contact stated that both the head and tail lights constantly failed and the front lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle have failed twice. the dealer replaced the lower control arm and ball joints, but the failure still persists. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that she would receive a call back. the failure mileage was 92,000 and current mileage was 160,000.

When turning on signal light and hazard flashing warning light vehicle would shut down without warning. dealer was aware of the problem. mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the headlight on the passenger side went out for a short period of time.*ak. the seal was broken on the passenger side which caused condensation. *ph *jb

The head light lenses fogged up. *jb the front right headlight developes moisture on the inside thus not being able to illuminate fully.*ts

The passanger headlights started to fog up, then the driver. contacted lincoln they said theres was nothing they could do about it. i have talked to other lincoln ls owners and they said they have had the same problem. lincoln sated that i sould just buy new ones at 295.99 a headlight plus install.*ak

The headlight covers on the vehicle collect moisture and fog over to the extent that visibility is impaired. the moisture does not go away, clear up, or disperse. the dealer says that there is no fix for the problem, although it has been reported in a tech. service bulletin from lincoln in january, 2002. the headlights on the auto are ineffective with the moisture build-up. it is an unsafe condition. ts

Visibility at night is reduced due to condensation build up in passenger's side headlight. *ak the dealer was not willing to replace the lens because it was defective. *yh

Headlamp fills up with moisture, decreasing output of beam. ford motor company refuses to replace despite a service bulletin which acknowledged the problem and that engineers were investigating for a fix. dealer advised that part would be available approximately dec 2002.

~both lower ball joints have failed ~driver side interior door handle doesn't work ~driver side door control strap broke ~vehicle transmission misses gear going up inclines ~vehicle misfires and engine idles rough at times, dealer found nothing wrong ~replace back right side and front driver side window regulators after failures ~moonroof switch went bad ~lug nuts on vehicle strip easily, have to replace most of them ~shifts extremely rough from reverse to park ~engine idle sound terrible for a luxury car, ever after dealer tune up ~had to replace engine gaskets, coolant leaked into engine block contaminating the oil ~headlights fog over after any precipitation, very dangerous ~lower front bumper is separating from the upper bumper

Airbag light stays on. vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times for air bag light failure. currently, vehicle is at dealer for sam eproblem. also. brakes are beginning to squeak very loudly, and left front headlight component assembly had to be changed. *ak