Overview & Reviews

The V8 Premium Sport is now called the V8 Ultimate. Minor suspension and transmission upgrades provide less noise and smoother shifts. Sirius Satellite Radio is now a dealer-installed option.

• Confident steering and handling, optional V8 delivers plenty of smooth and quiet power, comfortable and roomy interior, optional THX-certified sound system.

• Manual transmission no longer offered, build quality lags behind German and Japanese competitors, not as nimble as other sport sedans in its class.

User Reviews:

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  2004 LS Ultimate - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By Bigpinejen - January 9 - 10:00 am

  The LS is fun to drive. I have found the seats to be uncomfortable on a trip. The transmission could be smoother shifting. Overall I really like the styling and performance, especially the handling.

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  Third LS 8 - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By Arnholt - July 22 - 10:00 am

  This, as usual is a fine car, however, I think the system is off somewhere. When I turn the corner it jerks. It jerks quite often. None of our other cars have done this. It is not smooth on take-off (it acts like the old hydra- matic shift of the fifties Oldsmobile. I wonder if we have a lemon. No one really wants to believe me. I have loved the LS over any other car we have had. I have logged many, many miles since I was 15 and have driven almost all makes. I like the fact that when you hit the accelerator on the highway it immediately rises to the occasion. I am seventy (female) and do not drive like a woman.

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  Lincoln LS - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By moneal - May 9 - 2:00 am

  Great fun to drive car, handles well for size.

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  LS 2003 NEEDS WORK - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By HOWARD ROTHMAN - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I have two major problems with my LS. 1. Car listed at 20/26 gas consumption. I get 15/26. Since most of my driving is city driving this is a problem. 2. I cannot see the dash in bright sun. Having a black dash is pretty but not a a smart thing. I spoke to the Lincoln consumer affairs people they made note of this and told me I wasnt the only one to complain. I consider this a safety problem.

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  The Only Lincoln That Matters - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By ill drive - October 31 - 12:46 am

  I purchased the LS after having to put up with a company issued Taurus. I immediately got a feel for the road again. The LS is glued to the road. It felt secure on turns even high speed ones. I purchased the V6 so the pickup wasnt great, but it was respectable for a V6. I got it in Silver with Grey Leather. The wood trim really made the interior. I upgraded to larger wheels, which gave the exterior a sporty look. As far as maintenance, it was never a problem. I had it in for regular maintenance for the 40,000 miles I had it on the road.

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  A nice car, not a great car - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By Mudbone - September 30 - 6:06 am

  I purchased my LS 3 months ago "previously owned" with 24k miles. Its a nice car, but not a great car. The ride is firm (depending on the tires) and solid. Its big but doesnt feel big on the road. Exceptional ride on the highway - city driving is unremarkable. In the 3 months I have owned it, we have been in the shop 3 times - transmission, engine knock and noises from the steering column were the causes. You hear too many noises for a car that costs this much. I know I didnt pay sticker, but thats probally the reason the LS is going out of production - its way overpriced. I got mine for less than half of sticker after only 18 months of use.

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  the one car to own! - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By (W)reckless - May 15 - 10:00 am

  This car is a good perormer. IT smokes the 5 seires in every possible way, except for its reliability. (1 octane is ok, since its a beefy, strong, tourqey V8. Even if you cant afford one, test drive it at least.V8 is a must.

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  Ho-hum - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By M(icman) - March 28 - 10:00 am

  At first glance this was a great vehicle. After awhile gremlins started appearing - first the throttle body was replaced, then a exhaust bracket broke, tires replaced due to imbalance, loose rear suspension, loose and creaky interior door trim and whining heat/AC vent fan that dealer says is "Normal". When it isnt in the shop it is a great car, but then it develops another problem. If you intend on purchasing one, be sure to opt for the extended warranty!

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  Problems - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By Brad Wilhelmy - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I have owned my LS for 21 days, it has been in the service department for 11 of those 21 days. Can you say LEMON. I love the car, but I got stuck with a piece of junk. I have learned that when the dealership will not listen, take it to the people....

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  Second Great LS - 2004 Lincoln LS
  By JVW - February 27 - 3:30 am

  Leased my first LS and am buying this one. Had zero problems with the first one and am enjoying continued reliability with this one. Handles exceptionally well although the performance of the V6 is just average. Average mileage in LA traffic is 20-22. Great navigation system - easy to program and use. Unbelievably good THX sound system. Heated and cooled seats are great but I dont really use them that much. Great road-trip car, extremely comfortable and silent, plus nearly 30 MPG highway (actual). Design is my only complaint - dated but still very clean. Only recommendation would be if you can afford the gas (runs premium) Id pick up the V8/sport package for performance boost.