2006 Lincoln Mark Lt Problems

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.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

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 AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

IN 2012, WE BOUGHT A USED MARK LT WITH 60K MILES. THE VEHICLE SINCE STALLED TWICE AFTER REACHING 100K+ MILES AND DRAINING TWO BATTERY, SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING AT A LOW SPEED AND WHILE TRYING TO TURN. THIS RENDERED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING USELESS - WE JUST BARELY AVOIDED FRONTAL COLLISION WITH STREET SIGNS AND A BRIDGE AS WELL AS ALMOST BEING REAR-ENDED BY DRIVER BEHIND US. FORTUNATELY, BOTH WERE AT LOW SPEED AND ON LOCAL RURAL ROADS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE HAS BEGAN HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING MOSTLY @ 45-50 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT RE-CREATE ISSUES AFTER FIRST INCIDENT AND THE DIAGNOSTICS DID NOT SHOW ANY ERROR CODES. FORD ISSUED TSB'S IN 2008 DESCRIBING " THE ENGINE PROBLEMS ARE THE RESULT OF DEFECTS IN THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: ...POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), ...TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM, ...ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) AND/OR THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY" WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY ISSUES " ACCELERATION HESITATION, LOSS OF REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE, STALLING, LOSS OF POWER (INCL. LOSS OF POWER AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED), SUDDEN AND INTERMITTENT DECELERATION AND OTHER SIMILAR AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING MALFUNCTIONS." SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE DIRECTLY TO NHTSA. IT IS IRRESPONSIBLE THAT THE OEM IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE WITH THIS PRACTICE IN THE NAME OF PROFIT AND IS NOT REQUIRED RECTIFY THE DEFECTS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUES PLACING CUSTOMERS IN DANGER. THE RECENT GM CASE SHOULD HAVE TAUGHT US ALL A LESSON.

I HAVE A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY FOR MY TRUCK AN FORD SAYS I HAVE SLUDGE IN ENGINE AN I GAVE THEM ALL OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS MY WARRANTY IS UP IN OCT 2011 AN FORD IS DYING TO FIX IT PLEASE HELP. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SUSPENSION LOOSENED AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE TIRES BEGAN TO SKID AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A MOUNTAIN AND BOUNCED BACK INTO TRAFFIC. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE CRASH. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT STRUT WAS WELDED INCORRECTLY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,300. UPDATED 01/14/08. *LJ UPON INSPECTION, THE WELDING WAS NOT PROPERLY FUSED TO THE SHAFT. UNDER STRESS THE SHAFT CAME APART AND LOCKED THE WHEEL. WELDING ON TWO SIDES OF THE SHAFT WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE STRESS LOAD. UPDATED *JB

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, THERE IS A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION.

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 was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel sensor and the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S WINDOW DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

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.

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH A CAR MADE A LEFT IN FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE HITTING US. I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE TRUCK WITH ME. THE FRONT AIRBAGS ON THE OTHER VEHICLE WENT OFF, WHILE OURS FAILED TO DO SO. NETHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER'S AIRBAGS WENT OFF. *TR

I PICKED UP MY TRUCK FROM DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL AND WARRANTY ISSUES. DROVE AN HOUR AND A HALF, PARKED MY CAR. RETURNED HOME THAT HOUR AND A HALF, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT,CLOSE TO HOME. WHILE I WAS STOPPED THE TRUCK ACCELERATED, NOW WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, I STILL HIT THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY DUE TO MY QUICK REACTION, THE DAMAGE WAS ONLY TO MY BUMPER. NONE TO THE OTHER CAR. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM IF WHEN THEY HAD THE DASHBOARD ALL APART FOR 2 DAYS, COULD THEY HAVE DONE SOMETHING? OF COURSE THEY SAID NO. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY FOOT WAS PROBABLY ON BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME? I LOOKED AT IT AND THEY ARE NOT THAT CLOSE TOGETHER. ALSO I WAS ALREADY AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN IT HAPPENED. I AM TO SCARED TO GET CLOSE TO ANY CAR NOW. I HAVE ONLY DROVE THE CAR AS NEEDED, FOR FEAR IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN. IT'S BEEN 2 DAYS NOW, IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. YET. I HAVE BEEN WITH THIS TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NEW, THIS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. *TR

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH A GARAGE DOOR, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INADVERTENT DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED.

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 was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel sensor and the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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.

THE VEHICLE HAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION WHEN TRAVELING 65 MPH AND MORE. I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AND IT HAS BEEN AT THE FORD DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPT. 3 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. INFORMED ME ALL OF THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLES THEY HAVE IN THERE INVENTORY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BALANCED THE ORIGINAL TIRES, REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH NEW TIRES AND CHECKED FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS COULD BE UNLOCKED BY ANY LINCOLN MARK LT KEY AND NOT JUST THE KEY PROVIDED FOR HIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

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 was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel sensor and the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

THE VEHICLE HAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION WHEN TRAVELING 65 MPH AND MORE. I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AND IT HAS BEEN AT THE FORD DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPT. 3 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. INFORMED ME ALL OF THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLES THEY HAVE IN THERE INVENTORY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BALANCED THE ORIGINAL TIRES, REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH NEW TIRES AND CHECKED FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *JB

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON 6/16/2006,WHILE STOPPED, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVING, MAKING A SOUND (WHUA, WHUA, WHUA, WHUMPH), AND THEN LUNGED FORWARD. AT THE SAME TIME THE BREAKS FAILED. THERE HAVE BEEN 20 OCCURANCES, INCLUDING 6 ACCIDENTS. PROPERTY DAMAGES OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS ALTHOUGH THERE WERE NO POLICE REPORTS FILED. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT WHEN THE PROBLEM CONTINUED THEY OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE AND SEND IT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EXAMINATION.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE SUSPENSION LOOSENED AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE TIRES BEGAN TO SKID AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A MOUNTAIN AND BOUNCED BACK INTO TRAFFIC. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE CRASH. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT STRUT WAS WELDED INCORRECTLY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,300. UPDATED 01/14/08. *LJ UPON INSPECTION, THE WELDING WAS NOT PROPERLY FUSED TO THE SHAFT. UNDER STRESS THE SHAFT CAME APART AND LOCKED THE WHEEL. WELDING ON TWO SIDES OF THE SHAFT WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE STRESS LOAD. UPDATED *JB