Lincoln Nautilus: Service Engine Soon Light → Diagnosis

Your Lincoln Nautilus’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Lincoln Nautilus and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Nautilus and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Lincoln Nautilus’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your vehicle does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your Nautilus’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Lincoln Nautilus will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Lincoln Nautilus’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Nautilus indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Lincoln Nautilus is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Nautilus’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Lincoln Nautilus’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Nautilus’s ECU. … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Lincoln Nautilus is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your vehicle’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Lincoln Nautilus AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Lincoln Nautilus isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Nautilus’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more