Tranmission Issue

[LS6]

Just Purchased a 2000 Lincoln LS V6, it has 103,000 miles on it. About a week after I bought the car, I started seeing an E on my tach and my car did not want to shift out of third gear. When I start in D4, and then shift to D5, it runs just fine. The research that I have done I've seen a solenoid pack could be the issue or a bad valve spring could also be the culprit. I am sorry if there is a thread similar to this already but I want to know as much as I can about this issue. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[04_Sport_LS]

Bad valve body spring... Usually for 4th-5th shift problems.

PCM reflash... Maybe.

Solenoid pack... Most likely.

At 103,000 it probably needs a fluid and filter change too.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=84568

Of course there could be bigger problems too. Have you had the computer scaned for codes? If you are seeing an "E" message, the computer probably has a code stored. Might be worth the $100 or so, to take it to the dealer to find out.

---Mike---

 

[mikeyswood]

It's the solenoid.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=80761

 

[04_Sport_LS]

Nice job Mikey. That does deserve to be a sticky.