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Lincoln LS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Lincoln LS1999–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2006 |
| Model years | 2000–2006 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Ford DEW98 platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L Jaguar AJ / (Ford Duratec) V6 (gasoline) 3.9 L Jaguar AJ V8 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 2000–2002 Getrag 221 5-speed manual 2000–2002 Ford 5R55N 5-speed automatic 2003–2006 Ford 5R55S 5-speed automatic w/ SelectShift |
| Wheelbase | 2,908 mm |
| Length | 2000–2005: 4,925 mm 2006: 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 2000–2002: 1,453 mm 2003–2006: 1,425 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,675 kg |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car (E-segment / executive car) |
| Assembly | Wixom, Michigan, U.S. |
| Designer | Helmuth Schrader (1995) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2006 | 3.9 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2002 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2006 | 3.9 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2006 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–3.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 29 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,888–2,945 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2006 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 270 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 180 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 142 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 126 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 103 | 2000, 2004, 2005 |
| Speed control and cruise | 81 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Brakes | 76 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 54 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 50 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 39 | 2000, 2004, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2006: 1008 complaints, 79 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.