2000 Lincoln LS starting problem with 2000 Lincoln LS

Tiny
RATHOLER77
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  • 2000 LINCOLN LS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 21,000 MILES
Hello, I just recently had a new '01 engine put into my 2000 lincoln ls with only 21,000 miles, also had a new transmission with 31k put in it. After having the vehicle a few days I went to the grocery store and came back out and the car would not start at all it would just make a faint clicking noise when I tried to turn it over, I proceeded to put the car in neutral and then back in park and it started right up just fine. Since this it has been doing the same thing except it won't start up at all anymore-even if I try putting it into neutral and then back into park. Do any of you guys have an idea of why this would be? Also since getting this vehicle the gas gauge always reads under 1/4 tank but when I go to put gas in the pump keeps shutting off like it's already full. Takes me like 5 mins to pump $10 worth of gas. Thanks in advance for any answers!
Monday, December 7th, 2009 AT 1:18 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I have suggestions for both.

First, have the neutral safety switch checked for the starting problem. If it started when you put it in neutral, chances are that is the problem. Have you actually tried to start it in neutral or do you always put it back in park?

As far as the fuel fill problem, this is most likely the problem. Where you put gas in, there is a filler tube that takes the fuel to the tank. Along side of it is a breather tube. It allows air to exit the tank as fuel fills it. If the breather is plugged or damaged, there is no where for the air to escape so the filler tube fills and shuts the pump. Have that checked to see if it has been damaged or is plugged.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Monday, December 7th, 2009 AT 11:21 PM
Tiny
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Yes I have tried starting it in neutral and that has not worked for me, Neither has putting it back into park after neutral-this worked a few times in the beginning but the car has not started for 2 days. Thinking maybe I should just take this to the dealer. What do u think?
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 AT 11:00 AM
Tiny
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I hate to say it, but the model year change worries me. Something is different and causing the problem.
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 AT 10:02 PM

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