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10 year old beauty

Mindy Van Deest, 02/09/2016
2005 Lincoln LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

My car had all maintenance records and all original paperwork. It was a special car that had been extremely well taken care of. I love this car, it is still perfect on the highway, no sounds whatsoever inside. Has powerful pickup when needed and still has a beautiful exterior line. I love it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Oil LeakI

hughege, 04/29/2008
2005 Lincoln LS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

I took my LS to dealership regarding an oil leak problem on driveway at my home. I have 44500 miles now and still covered by warranty. The service advisor determined a recall item (hose) need replacement. Before driving off the lot, I saw a oil leak again. returned to service advisor pointing it out. He described it as a run off,after other fluids levels had been topped. I was not convinced and told him. He said drive it a few days if oil continues to leak to dealership. One week later oil puddle still on my driveway.

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Lincoln LS Quick and Fun

Richard Blaine, 09/18/2016
updated 03/28/2017
2005 Lincoln LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have enjoyed the LS for it's power and ride. Very nice personal car. A bit tight in the back seat. Only problems were missing ignition which was remedied with new COP a few years back - none since then. Then there is the Ford/Lincoln A/C system. This dual temp system seems to have had a lot of problems. Controls have messed up a couple of times on this car and our Town Car. Also, lost the A/C compressor a couple of times over the 100,000 miles I've owned it. Then the cd changer crapped out. I have a couple of cds stuck in there. Sound system is great except for that. Overall, a very enjoyable, fast, safe car. Mar 2017 - Have 130000 and still runs great. See a lot of cars with lights out (I think indication of poor quality) and this car all lights work. So do all electronics, except for the jammed cd player. Still quick and still solid. Even get a few 'nice car' from folks who see it. Good styling considering some of the awful choices Lexus and Audi have made. A/C is ok now, but controls sometimes get crossed signals for temp. I hope Ford has finally figured this dual system out.

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The one that got away

Bryan Hentkowski, 05/29/2019
2005 Lincoln LS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought my 05 LS Sport V8 in 2013 and i can say that after close to 5 years of driving it was the best damn vehicle ive ever had. I sold it last summer only because my family was growing and i needed room for more car seats. For having a small v8 it got great gas mileage. Ave 21 on the highway at 75-80 mph. I actually shed a few tears watching the new owner drive it out of my driveway and disappear at the end of the street. Only problem which is very notorious with the 3.9l v8 is coil packs going bad. I found replacements on eBay and amazon for next to nothing. Like 50 bucks shipped for all 8. They’re fairly simple ti change. I miss mine every day!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great buy, nice car

michaelait, 03/23/2009
2005 Lincoln LS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased this LS more or less blind. I went to the dealership looking at Fusions. The salesman showed this to me. I drove it and was impressed. A doctor had owned it, it is loaded, he left it very clean. I love the power of the v8 and the rear drive. The tranny is very smooth as is the acceleration. Seats, although flat, are comfortable. They are heated and cooled which is nice. The handling is exceptional, it has a very tight turning radius. It cruises very well at 85 and 90. I averaged 25.5 miles on a trip to Texas, which I thought was darned good for a v8. I have two complaints: the AM radio reception is weak, and I do experience some valve chatter during hard acceleration.

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