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Is there a way to cross check parts compatibility between Lincoln and Jaguar for my 2000 LS V8? I sent a message to a Jaguar dealer looking for confirmation whether or not the transmission to shifter linkage cable is the same part, but with different numbers. They told me that they cannot check...

Are the oem timing chain tensioners and the valve stem seals the same part, but with different numbers for model year 2000?

The issue is ongoing. I rarely drive the car and only think about it once a month or so. The issue seems to be the transmission to shifter linkage cable. I’ve noticed that when I go to put it in park and turn the car off, the reverse lights will stay on and the car is actually in reverse. For...

I dropped the oil pan on my LS V8 today. I removed the oil pickup tube and washed out the screen. There was oil under the gasket in the gasket groove of the lower engine. I cleaned this out the best I could with a towel over a screwdriver. How clean is clean enough? When reinstalling the new...

I think it’s the DTR/lever position sensor. It was done at an independent transmission shop. Perhaps they did not have the correct tools.

For kicks, I tried starting the car in neutral. The car started right up, immediately. The transmission was worked on last month, what may have been done/left undone that may be causing it to not start unless in neutral? I did have them replace the neutral safety switch. Perhaps it needs...

Unfortunately, we took a chance on it yesterday, it started and my wife drove it to work. It would not start again since. It’s at her office. This is the first time we attempted to take it out since the last time it would not start (at a gas station in December) and I had it towed. After having...

This is an old thread, but still seems valid today for my issues. Is it possible that a starter solinoid may work one moment and not again the next several start attempts? Everything powers up for electronics, battery has great voltage readings. The car has now not started twice after...

Hello all, I am needing a driver’s side interior a-pillar trim in light graphite grey for a 2000-2002 Lincoln LS. Any available in excellent condition? Thank you in advance.

A few days ago I picked my LS up from the mechanic. The car was very low on fuel and I was forced to drive it 2-3 miles with the “0 miles left till empty” message on the screen. No hesitation or stalling. I filled up the tank successfully. When I got back in to leave the gas station, the car...

I see. Maybe I should not have shyed away from it then.

I appreciate all of the input. I ended up just ordering a remanufactured unit. I was thrown off by the part number: XW4”P”-7G391-AF stamped on the new unit vs. the expected: XW4”Z”-7G391-AF. I will do a bit of research and see who may be well received for rebuilding my existing solenoid, and...

The reman unit with 5 yr warranty is $300, the nos is $400. I always seek out oem parts, but I just don’t know when it comes to the transmission solenoid as they commonly were an issue. I know that XW4Z-7G391-AF is a superseded part from what was originally installed back in 2000, so perhaps I...

No, neither are from online eBay listings.

They are both from NOS Parts Source. The remanufactured unit he says comes with a 5 year warranty. I don’t know the brand. I’m just not sure I’m which may be best. In all my experience since 2000…the oem units seemed to be the culprit of its fair share of transmission issues, and if this new oem...