Your Lincoln’s ignition coil kickstarts your engine by converting the battery’s low current into the necessary power to ignite the fuel. When the coil is not doing its job properly, your Lincoln will consume more fuel, idle roughly, lose power, misfire, or not start at all. Below are eight signs to warn you to visit your Lincoln dealer for a coil replacement to prevent serious damage to your Lincoln.
Advice From Your Lincoln Dealer: 8 Signs of a Faulty Ignition Coil
1. Illuminated Check Engine Light
Misfiring, stalling, and starting issues will trigger the check engine light on your dashboard. When you notice the light is on, we strongly recommend you schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible for repairs to avoid more damage to your Lincoln.
2. High Fuel Consumption
A faulty coil could cause your Lincoln to burn more fuel. When your spark plugs fail to receive adequate power from the battery, your engine runs less efficiently, causing your Lincoln to consume more fuel to compensate for the shortfall.
3. Decrease In Power
A failing coil could cause your Lincoln to be less responsive when you accelerate. A decrease in power and sluggishness could indicate ineffective ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the engine.
4. Rough Idling, Shaking, and Vibrations
A faulty coil can disrupt your vehicle’s overall performance. If a coil isn’t working properly, and you feel sudden jolts, shakes, and rough idling when you step on the gas, it’s a clear sign it’s time to visit us for repairs.
5. Engine Misfires
A misfiring engine is a serious issue that can damage your vehicle’s engine components and the catalytic converter, leading to high repair costs. When your Lincoln misfires, you will hear loud banging noises and notice smoke from the tailpipe. The banging is caused by unburned fuel igniting in the combustion cylinders. Misfiring requires urgent attention from your Lincoln technician.
6. Peculiar Noises
A faulty coil will produce peculiar noises in addition to the bangs you hear from a misfiring engine. You might hear coughs and splutters when you start your vehicle. These noises typically stem from a cylinder failing to ignite during ignition.
7. Stalls
Your vehicle’s engine relies on the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. If the coil is failing and doesn’t supply the required voltage to the spark plugs, causing irregular sparks, your engine will stall, especially when idling.
8. Hard Starts
The coil supplies the required voltage to create the spark that starts your engine. A failing coil can make starting your Lincoln difficult and even lead to a breakdown.
If you notice any of the above signs of a faulty coil, contact West Point Lincoln in Houston, TX, as soon as possible for repairs to avoid a breakdown. Our certified Lincoln technicians will replace the coil, ensuring your Lincoln is fuel-efficient and running optimally.
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