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    Looking for a Gen II Rear Sport Shock

    Whats up guys? Anyone have a lead on where I can get a Gen II Rear sport shock from. I managed to come up on 1 and it arrived today. Got it for a good price so I snatched it up quickly since I was utterly shocked that this was a Gen II shock for my car but now I need another one. Of course...
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    Transmission Issues

    It's been a long while since I been on here but my 06 I got last year starting shifting hard and delayed engagement. It also would shift hard in reverse. I suspected the solenoids were bad and had taken it to a transmission shop before who told me most likely it indeed was the solenoid going...
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    New LS-New issues

    It's been a while since I been on this forum but I'm still in the LS family. I recently purchased another LS....this time a 06 v8 with 110k miles on it....I've been driving it as my DD since I bought almost a month ago and no issues. On the way home I got the dreaded CEL. Went to O'Reilys and...
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    Head Gasket Probably or Something Else?

    My car is leaking coolant constantly but there are no visible leaks. Car is at a HVAC specialist now and they've done all the pressure tests, visible checks and can't find a fix for where the coolant might be going. The car had the pressure test done overnight to see if it would hold pressure...
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    Looking for a Gray Drivers Seat on Gen I

    Hey Does anybody have a drivers seat for a Mark VIII in gray. Looking for something with no rips or tears. My seat is terrible and I need to get another one. Please inbox or comment if you have one or know somewhere where I can get one. Didn't see anything on Ebay or the FB Mark VIII...
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    96 LSC with a few issues

    Hi I just bought a 96 Mark VIII LSC with 116K miles on it....Two owner pretty clean but interior is in okay condition definitely could use the leather repaired and deep cleaned and all the plastics/vinyl nice shine. Anyway I bought the car out of state and had it shipped. I was told it needed...
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    Shift Kit

    Hey So Just got a quote from my tech in the service department that told me he would do the Solenoid block for $450 cash. Pretty excited for that price after all the money that I just dropped into this car. I'm praying that after this transmission solenoid gets replaced that I'll be able to...
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    Cooling System Failure

    When it rains it pours....so in addition to all that is wrong on the LS the cooling system failed yesterday while driving home from church. Car overheated, smoke everywhere and went into failsafe mode and got engine coolant light and msg that stated "reduce engine power". Mechanic says I need...
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    Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor

    I recently changed coils and plugs a few months back. Yesterday I'm driving and I get another dreaded CEL. Hook it up to a scan and I get code P0108. M.A.P. sensor. I've never heard of this before but it seems to be related to EGR valve system. I went to Ford Parts online to look for part...
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    **** Solenoid Block-Transimission 5r55s

    So if I'm trying to find the solenoid block what part(s) do I need if I was going to order it myself??? I'm on Ford Parts Giants.com and I do see a Solenoid Assy Ford Part No.: XW4Z-7F293-AA....is this what I would need? It's only $68.69....I thought it was considerably more than this so i...
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    Apply Parking Brake Light on

    Shortly after I got my 03 V8 Sport back from getting the coils and plugs installed along with fuel filter and air filter and used tire added on rear passenger side due to blow out, I noticed a few things. First, the warning chime for Apply Parking Brake Light came on. I applied the brake by...
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    Looking for Winter Tires-Option

    So since this LS will be a daily driver and my main driver once I get her up and running, Chicago winters are brutal and we're already forecasted to have a cold and snowy winter. Having had a 2007 Cadillac CTS with just traction control and almost killing myself on several occasions because of...
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    Revving the Engine

    So I'm wondering if my LS has another issue or if this is normal with the LS V8 sport....when sitting at idle and i rev the engine it never goes much above the 2s. I mashed the pedal to the floor and it still won't rev to high...maybe upper 2s tops. Is this normal or is something else going...
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    Code P0357

    So I'm driving and then at idle i notice the car would shudder or misfire, and so I kept on driving and then the dreaded CEL popped on.....took it to Autozone and it popped code P0357....either the infamous coil pack or spark plug but of course they don't know which. CarFax showed these were...
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    Engine Whine?

    I notice when I'm driving and I have no music playing that I can hear a really low whine either coming from the engine or transmission. Is that normal or something I should be concerned about? It's really subtle but I do hear it and it almost sounds like a whir or whooshing sound. Haven't...
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    Transmission Issue Diagnosed? OEM or Aftermarket

    So I got the transmission looked at again by a transmission shop that has been around for over 40 years and has good reviews today and they sure enough came back and said that the Solenoid Block needed replacing. They quoted me $585 for replacing with Ford/Motorcraft Solenoids. What do you...
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    Stock Sterero On the LS

    Has anyone kept their stock 6-disc in dash changer but changed out the speakers and/or added a amp and subwoofer? Also I want bluetooth to play my music and talk on the phone. Is there a way that this can be done or would it be best to just change out the head unit and buy a aftermarket...
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    My new baby

    So if you followed my previous post....I was originally going to get a 2000-01 LS but was told by many on here to stay away and to get a second gen. So I gave three cars and there was one that caught my eye for $5995....it only had two owners....one if you're not counting that it was a rental...
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    1996 Lincon Mark VIII For Sale

    Hi all Im selling my clean Lincoln '96 Mark VIII for sale. It has the LSC package. It has the beautiful Red Garnet exterior over black leather interior which is in pretty good shape except for minor clear coating peeling over the driver's door and passenger side mirror. This was a rare...
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    Buying a Lincoln LS....looking for advice

    Hey so first let me start by saying I'm new to the forum so forgive me if I don't post in the right area or haven't introduced myself properly. I currently own a '16 MKZ and a '96 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC and I'm wanting to purchase a LS. I've always wanted one but couldn't afford them and I've...
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