P0300 on Lincoln: How to Diagnose & Fix
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
5 Lincoln models · 8 documented issues · 5 critical · $100-$15,000 repair
P0300 on Lincoln by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
Early-build 2024 Nautilus Hybrid (2.0L EcoBoost-hybrid) vehicles can suffer high-pressure direct fuel injector failures within the first few hundred miles. The injector tip breaks off into the cylinder, causing sputtering, white exhaust smoke, fuel smell, severe knocking, limp mode, and sometimes total engine destruction requiring engine replacement. Ford issued CSP 24B23 covering injector replacement; TSB also directs replacing all 4 injectors if any fails.
Common Symptoms
- white exhaust smoke
- fuel smell
- loud clicking or clunking noise
- limp mode
- engine stall
- low power
How to Fix
Repair under Lincoln CSP 24B23 — dealer replaces all 4 high-pressure direct injectors free of charge; if injector tip dropped into cylinder, dealer must replace the engine under powertrain warranty. Do not delay — continued driving multiplies damage.
Call to confirm they can assess your vehicle and perform the stated work. Search results do not confirm qualification, eligibility or coverage.
Sources for this issue (3)
Certain 2021-2022 Nautilus models built with the 2.7L Nano EcoBoost V6 left Ford's engine plant with intake valves machined from Silchrome Lite alloy. If the valve stock experienced an over-temperature condition during machining, the material becomes excessively hard and brittle. Those valves can snap at the stem while the engine is running, dropping the valve head into the cylinder. The result is immediate, catastrophic internal engine damage and a total loss of drive power, usually preceded by an illuminated check-engine light and rough running. Nautilus and Edge production affected runs May 10, 2021 through October 29, 2021 — this is a build-window defect, not a whole-model-year one, and it is specific to the 2.7L V6. Nautilus vehicles with the 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder are not part of this population. Ford recalled 90,736 vehicles across Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Nautilus and Aviator.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden loss of engine power while driving
- Engine misfire and violent rough running
- Loud metallic knocking or clatter from the engine
- Engine will not restart after stalling
- Check engine light with misfire codes
How to Fix
Have a Ford/Lincoln dealer check the VIN and complete recall 24S55 / NHTSA 24V635. The recall uses an engine-cycle inspection procedure and replaces engines only when the procedure requires it. After completion, ask the dealer whether any Ford extended-coverage program applies to the VIN. Do not assume every later engine failure qualifies.
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Sources for this issue (3)
Certain 2021-2022 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0-liter Nano EcoBoost engines are included in Ford recall 24S55/NHTSA 24V635. Intake valves produced outside the intended hardness specification can fracture while driving, causing engine failure and loss of drive power. Ford's later customer-satisfaction program identifies Aviator engine/build ranges from June through October 2021 and provides additional long-block coverage after the recall inspection. Inclusion is VIN-specific; the 2.7-liter engine named in the multi-model recall does not describe an Aviator powertrain.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden loss of drive power if an intake valve fractures
- Engine failure
- Severe rough running or misfire if the failure occurs
How to Fix
Check the VIN and have a Ford/Lincoln dealer complete recall 24S55. The free recall remedy is an engine-cycle inspection test; the dealer replaces the engine only when the procedure determines replacement is necessary. Vehicles that completed the inspection process may qualify for the no-cost, one-time long-block program under CSP 24N12 for 10 years or 150,000 miles from warranty start, subject to its terms. Do not buy a long block or internal-engine parts for this recall. If the engine loses power or develops a severe running problem, move out of traffic safely and contact Lincoln for service guidance.
Call to confirm they can assess your vehicle and perform the stated work. Search results do not confirm qualification, eligibility or coverage.
Owner tips & cautions
- WarningThis is a free VIN-specific recall inspection. Do not order an engine or internal parts from a generic 24S55 listing.
- TipAsk the dealer to document completion of the 24S55 inspection because CSP 24N12 coverage depends on that inspection process and its program terms.
Sources for this issue (4)
P0300 code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does P0300 mean on a Lincoln?
P0300 stands for "Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected." P0300 means the engine computer detected misfires occurring randomly or across multiple cylinders rather than in one specific cylinder. A misfire is when a cylinder fails to ignite its fuel-air mixture properly, which the computer senses through small fluctuations in crankshaft speed. Because it's not isolated to one cylinder, the cause is usually something that affects the whole engine — like fuel, air, or ignition system problems — rather than a single coil or plug. Persistent or heavy misfiring wastes fuel, runs rough, and can damage the catalytic converter, which is why a flashing check engine light should be taken seriously. On Lincoln it is documented across 5 models: Nautilus, Aviator, Navigator, MKZ, Town Car.
What are the most common causes of P0300?
The most common causes of P0300 are: Worn or fouled spark plugs (across cylinders), Vacuum or intake air leak, Weak fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, or low fuel pressure, Failing ignition coils or worn spark plug wires, Dirty or faulty mass airflow (MAF) sensor, Clogged or dirty fuel injectors, Faulty crankshaft/camshaft position sensor, Low compression or EGR/PCV system faults. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0300 on a Lincoln?
Published repair estimates on Lincoln range from $100 to $15,000 depending on the model and root cause. If an issue mentions a recall or campaign, check your VIN with the manufacturer or NHTSA and confirm eligibility and coverage with a dealer.
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