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True. With the extras my LS was closer to 50K in 2000, I think I still have the original dealer sales invoice somewhere. Jokes aside I evaluate repairs on a case-by-case. Considering the rest of the car's overall Int/Ext condition -- somewhere between very good, excellent and a few ticks...

Joe, the LS was economically unsound the day it came off the lot brand new. :cool:

1. When turning only. 2 & 3. Got it. I'll be curious what my mechanic says when I take it in. Replacing the DCCV (if that's the problem) is pretty straightforward and I generally trust these guys. They only install OEM and offer a 3-year/36K guarantee on their work. However when I...

My LS: LS 2000 3.0L V6, 91K miles. Repairs over the last 1-1/2 years: Replaced all COP's, radiator, compressor, DATC (refurb), DCCV. Upcoming: SRS light is on (clock spring?), steering column sometimes makes strange grinding noise when turning the wheel at startup (also clock spring??)...

Thanks for the reply Joe, 1. I suspected as much. Ever heard of that symptom before? The grinding noise doesn't happen very often but every now and again when turning the steering wheel (e.g. when backing out of the driveway to turn at startup) then goes away. I'll address the clockspring...

Hello Gentlemen, I know this topic has been covered many times over the years and the old threads have very been helpful. My LS: LS 2000 3.0L V6, 91K miles. Repairs over the last 1-1/2 years: Replaced all COP's, radiator, compressor, DATC (refurb), DCCV. Upcoming: SRS light is on (clock...

I stopped by my indy mechanic's shop on the way home to share the dealership's findings with them. When I told him about the leaking A/C manifold and the dealer's estimate to repair it ($950) he laughed. He said he didn't find any leaks. He's also sticking by his opinion that it's either the...

Thanks for the reply, joegr, and your longtime experience on the board. There has been a strange (looks like) oil leak underneath the car, couple drops a week but neither dealer nor indy shop have been able to pinpoint it as of yet. I asked them to look around while replacing the parts but no...

Hi All, here's the latest update: I replaced the hydraulic cooling fan with an OEM Motorcraft fan. My (independent shop) mechanic who did the work suggested I also replace the radiator which I did. We also replaced the DCCV which was rusted and gunked up inside like a full tub of vaseline...

Yes. As others have found out the early generation LS's have some recurring problems, esp. the V6. While they've solved some of them -- the fan, coil packs/valve cover gasket setup immediately comes to mind -- others remain. Fun, comfortable car with good power when it's running well. Good...

I'll mention this to them. Couldn't hurt. I recall there being a self-test that can be done from the console that might give some feedback about the DCCV. If my memory serves correctly (it usually doesn't ;) ) the heat stopped working after they repaired the air conditioner. Sent the...

Thanks oddball and grizzly for your replies. Much appreciated. As I did more research I'm starting to think it's better to return the Flex-A-Lite and just do the OEM fan install. The one mechanic I found -- a cooling and heating shop -- who said he would consider it voiced his concern about...

New member here and late to the original thread. First, sincere thanks to the OP oddball and others who've offered solutions to this tried and true problem with the LS sedan. My problem in need of a solution: I own the 2000 Lincoln LS V6 3.0L sedan. Fairly low miles at 80,000-ish...