2004 Lincoln LS - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

replace cooling temperature valve.

If it is several cylinders I would look at the mass airflow sensor. It can be cleaned with brake pad cleaner or mass airflow cleaner. Could also be a vacuum leak.

PO-430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
PO-0301 Should be a misfire on COP Coil #1
PO-316 Misfire Occured in the First 1000 Engine Revolutions
P-2195 Lack of HO2-11 Switch/Lean
P2197 Lack of HO2-21

I have the same vehicle,only a V8
What you have is a very common ford problem. The Ignition Coil on Cylinder #1 is Bad. You can buy it at the local auto part store and change yourself. About $59.00. You remove the coil cover on top of the valve covers,then the coil. I did one in Feb and believe all you need is a 7mm wrench and 7mm socket. #1 should be at the front of engine/pass side.

The other codes are related and you can see if any are there,after you do the coil replacement. If so give them to me.

You need to find out if the leak is internal or external to the engine. There is a tool called a Radiator pressure checker and it works similar to a bicycle pump. Special fittings replace the radiator cap and you observe the pressure rating of the system when you add pressure. If the leak is significant this test will spill the antifreeze from the leak. In difficult cases, an additive leak detection chemical can be added to detect a leak with an UV light. If not successful you will need to pressurize the system and observe for pressure drop. This would mean the leak is internal like a bad head gasket. At best, you can diagnose which side (bank) of the engine needs to have its head gasket replaced by removing the spark plugs and cranking the engine to spray out the antifreeze from the problem cylinder. Again, a chemical dye and UV light would be helpful.

Working backward, make sure everything is hooked up correctly ; coils, injectors, vac lines, etc... If everything looks good, you can go to your local Checker, Autozone or O'Rieleys and have them do code pull for you to help isolate fault.

check all grounds the root of all evil is a bad ground.

Did you buy this used? What are some of the codes?

Do you have a block heater? You can have on installed if not, then plug your car in over night. You car will run much smoother in cold weather.

you will need a hydraulic press to remove the old bearing and install the new one . also there are adjustable plates for extracting the bearing whick are press fit. not a job for at home

remove the glove box and its lining and and the under dash covering on pass side to expose the actuator for the blend door

the code 1265 is set when a concern is detected by the fuel injector interface module in the secondary (rearward)fuel injector circuit. causes are open circuit or shorted circuit or damaged fuel injector on cylinder 5 or damaged fuel injector interface module.the other code is a mystery to me

check the stoplite switch on the brake pedal for proper operation

stopped up catalytic converter most likely

this kills the learn modes of Engine and transmission and radio,etc.use you right foot, on the throttle to keep it runningand let it LEARN.

state a problem.

Sounds like you have another hole somewhere. The cheaper part would be the lower radiator hose, but any hose like a heater return hose can leak.The proper way to test can be one of two methods. The pressure tester, which may be borrowed from places like Autozone, Oreilys, or Advance is similar to a bicycle pump. There are fittings used to test the cap or the Radiator. What is good about this method is that it can be used on a cold engine.In conjuction with this test or as a stand alone test is a chemical dye test. The chemical is added to the Radiator and after the water is circulated an Ultraviolet pen light is shined on the engine and Radiator.With enclosed Yellow glasses(in some kits) the light is shined on the leak and the glowing dye will help you spot the leak. You should NOT pressurize the system with the pressure tester BEYOND Factory limits. Most of the time the Pressure rating is on the Radiator cap. If there is just a loose hose clamp, use an adjustable clamp which can be opened and then reconnected once it is around the hose. This way you will not need to remove either end of the hose to slip on the new clamp. The old clamp can be slide up out of the way and remain on anyplace on the hose.

check the cap that has the steering wheel on the top of it. it should be on the left hand side.

I thinl we answered this alreadyI have the same car 2004 L/S& just did an HAVC Vent Motor Assyunder the dashThere are 5 under thereYou figure out which feature doesn'tdirect air flow to the correct place usingthe dash button,if you have no professionalscan tool then you go to Motorcraft Web site& look up the part,blow up the diagram of whereit goes & write down to part #Then you buy it from Amazon for around $36.00Some are easy to get to,mine was the worst & took acouple hours,actually I had more problem with the glovebox than the vent motor install

You never have to add any bottled product ,to any vehicle systemThose products are not a fix for anything,& very seldom do a thingHow would water get into your fuel tank & how do you know you even have water in there?What you should be telling us & asking,is what is wrong with the vehicle in some detail eg: you ask a question& provided no problem

This is just a chat room,no one has anything to dowith the web siteNo one including a repair shop, inmy opinion will give you a priceI own the same car & replaced an HVAC Vent Motor a few months agoThe motor can be bought on Amazon fo $33.00To install it is not an easy job, depending on the one that failed. There are 5 on the carYou need a professional scan tool & go the enhanced modes, to look at the codes & findthe failed motor, or you will obviously know ifyou use the manual buttons which ducts do not switch.I wouldn't touch that job for less than 2 hours laborI have 49 years experience, but I'm retired & not a professional,probably know more than most