04 Lincoln LS

[Black on black PI]

i just got rid of a 2000 LS about a week ago and traded it for a 04 LS... well my 00 LS had all the problems u can think of from trans to the engine barely running.. well this 04 i just got already had a engine miss.. and check engine light flashes.. what are some of the main problems with these new years.. i dont know if i should take this thing back because i dont want to end up with another POS ford product..

[shorod]

Welcome to the forum. I've edited your post for profanity.

Your 04 Lincoln has the OBD-II CAN diagnostics. Swing by a local auto parts store and ask them if they perform OBD-2 scans for free. If so, have them pull the code(s) on your Lincoln. Get the full code numbers which should be in the format of P1234 for a powertrain code.

As stated in your owner's manual, a flashing check engine light indicates an emissions-related issue that needs to be addressed quickly. If you drive it with a flashing CEL for too long, it could cause further, more expensive damage.

Really, the 2003-2006 LS doesn't have that many common issues. Get the codes and that should indicate if it is a misfire and which cylinder is the culprit.

Since you just got the car, was there any type of warranty on it?

-Rod

[Black on black PI]

They wanted like $1900 for the warranty.. i got a mechanic who works on my car for me.. so i didnt want to spend the money on that.. did they improve this car at all since they came out? i know a couple people who have these cars and they all got the same problems..