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Lincoln LS Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 3.9 L V8-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
  • Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic
  • Horse Power 280 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 16/23 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats Yes
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Review of the 2003 Lincoln LS

  • The best domestic entry-level luxury sedan for 2003.

  • Safety

  • Pros

    Confident steering and handling, choice of either a V6 or V8 engine, comfortable and roomy interior, clean exterior design.

  • Cons

    No manual transmission, build quality lags behind German and Japanese competitors.

  • What's New for 2003

    Lincoln's sport sedan goes into 2003 with more than 500 changes. The V8 sports 28 more horsepower, while the V6 benefits from a…

 
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Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (92 total reviews)

Lincoln ls v8

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Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

so i was 9 years old when I first noticed this car ever since then i loved it the look of it the interior everything! fast forward some years and i was 16 looking for my first car i wanted something with v8 speed,wood grain,and nice black leather so that's what i got i bought a 02 ls v8 from a lawyer in ATL with 107xxx and drove it back to Florida where i lived. on the way home a coil went out causing it to misfire a little which was a eazy cheap repair but it was caused by the gasket letting oil into the coils causing them to foul out after that it was all good untill i hit 139xxx ...engine threw a rod and now im out of a car with no resale value


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Appealing to the eye

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Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

I purchased my car 2 months ago with 80,000 miles on it. The day after I got it, it wouldn't crank. I thought it was the battery. I got a jump and it worked with no problem. It did the same thing the very next day. I tried to get a jump but it wouldn't start. Found out the alternator was bad. I got that fixed. So now I'm noticing that sometimes when I put in in drive, it takes a while to shift and move. I don't know what's going on. I don't know anything about cars but that seems like something dealing with the transmission. After reading some of the other reviews, I'm starting to get worried.



Fun car but terrible build

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Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

How are there not more negative reviews? I owned this car until it was 8 years old and sold it. Right around the 80-90K mark, the Transmission gave out. I parked it for several months looking into the problem and found dozens of forums out there with hundreds of people reporting the same problems as mine: loss of 2nd gear and overdrive. I talked to many mechanics and they all had seen plenty of these cars come in because of a poor design by Ford, Lincoln, Mercury. These transmissions were used in the LS, Aviator, Mustang, and several others. The design is 2 servo pistons (steel) that go through the Transmission case which is soft Aluminum. Over time the opening gets bigger, losing 2 gears.


 
 

Full 2003 Lincoln LS Review

What's New for 2003

Lincoln's sport sedan goes into 2003 with more than 500 changes. The V8 sports 28 more horsepower, while the V6 benefits from a 12-horsepower increase. Both engines are controlled by drive-by-wire throttle, and drink slightly less fuel than their 2002 counterparts. Unfortunately, Lincoln decided to kill the five-speed manual that was available with the V6. Meanwhile, the rack and pinion steering has been improved, and Lincoln says it has softened the ride without degrading the car's handling abilities. In terms of safety, Lincoln has added a BrakeAssist function, side curtain airbags (late availability) and power-adjustable pedals. As on the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, a new electronically activated parking brake improves the stowage capability of the center console. Also on the inside, you'll find vastly improved interior materials for the seat and dash, along with little touches like one-touch up and down front windows and a host of new options. Outside you'll find slightly altered fascias front and rear and a host of new wheel choices.

 

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2003 Lincoln LS Discussions See all Started By

rsikes2290
rsikes2290
02-09-2013
Lincoln Ls V8 Premium
I have a 2003 lincoln LS v8 107,000 miles, For some reason sometimes when I drive down the road it hesitates to shift into any gear, Sometimes it SLAMS into gear an then the rest of the drive its fine...

mygfismyride
mygfismyride
02-18-2008
Lincoln Ls 2002 And 2003
I want to buy that nice ride V8 3.9L but i saw that have different HP between 2002 and 2003. Lincoln LS 2002 have : 252 HP @ 6,100 rpm and the 2003 have : 280 hp @ 6000 rpm. It the same motor V8 3.9L ...

blazinbye
blazinbye
06-28-2010
2000 Lincoln Ls 3.9 Engine Swap With 2003...help
My son has a 2000 3.9 Lincoln LS that has a rod knock. I have purchased a 2003 3.9 motor for him. I was told when I purchased it that they were compatible except for the intake. Now I am told by other...


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Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 16
  • cty
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  • 23
  • highway
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