Overview & Reviews
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.
- Confident steering and handling, choice of either a V6 or V8 engine, comfortable and roomy interior, clean exterior design.
- No manual transmission, build quality lags behind German and Japanese competitors.
User Reviews:
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Fun Car but TERRIBLE Build Quality - 2003 Lincoln LS
By cap223 - June 6 - 10:59 pmHow 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.
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Repeat Performance - 2003 Lincoln LS
By LS Cruiser - April 1 - 2:00 amThis past Saturday, I traded my 2001 LS for an 03 Premium Sport. As much as I liked my last car, I like the new one even more (much more!!). The car feels more solid, the interior materials feel (and look) much better and luxorious, the transmission shifts better (and faster), and the seats are much more supportive than those in my last car. This car is an absolute blast to drive!! Well Done, Lincoln!!
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What a great automobile for the money - 2003 Lincoln LS
By rwflorida - February 7 - 10:00 amI am just thrilled with this automobile. It a dream to drive. You do not hear a sound from the outside. I cannot say enough good things about this automobile. The service is also just the best. They cannot do enough for me. Plus, 3 year of service goes along with the sale. I have owned many cars in my lifetime and this one is by far the best I have ever driven.
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If Ford Made all of its cars like the LS - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Drcaveman - January 1 - 10:00 amThe 03 LS is much improved the handling is superb, the Ride is perfect and the engine finally has the power it needed to cpmpete with BMW. I would have liked to purchase the THX system, but I did not want to waste my money on the NAV System. My fuel economy is about 12MPG if I can control my urges to bash the throttle the Mileage would be much better.
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outrages repairs!! - 2003 Lincoln LS
By sweetpea18 - November 6 - 2:31 amI bought this car in 2009 i have put already a new transmission new selinoid new power control module my healight to replace 75.00 3 new coils and now I need to replace the other 3 the spark plugs ac line and it has a oil leak gasket this total cost has benn over $3,000.
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Power, Grace, Style - 2003 Lincoln LS
By DWP22 - August 21 - 10:00 amThis car has good power, great handling, and nice luxury features. Ive only had it about a week, so I may not be qualified to rate it on reliability, but so far everything has been exactly what I expected. The buying experience was good, and the rebate and deal made this car several thousand less than the foreign competition. Travel well.
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Never Ford again - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Poo - August 8 - 2:00 amThis was the biggest waste of money I have ever spent on a auto. I have a 2000 with 60K miles and it is a piece of you know what. Paid $30K for it and I cant even get $9K for trade in. Please, please, dont make the same mistake as I did. No resale value at all. Brakes have been replaced at least 4 times and now it feels like the transmission is going out. Power window motors replaced twice. Windshield replaced three times due to cracks. NEVER AGAIN!!
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what a bmw in the dust? - 2003 Lincoln LS
By EURO - July 14 - 10:00 amhell i had the 2002 and i thought it was amaizing after of course i added the much needed blower to that engine....i have no clue why a lot of ppl buyed the s-type jag when they could have had the same car in a LS. Whith a eaton charger, intake, and exhaust i was pushing 400hp crank and hell i loved pulling up to some kid in a coupe and showing him who the boss is. i added 18 by 9.5 on the back and 18 by 9 on front with pole position tires and put on eibach lowering spring (suspension is adjustable so no need to spend there) 2 strut bars and there you have it ladies and gents.
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Better than expected & we expected a LOT - 2003 Lincoln LS
By JohnBoy too - July 13 - 2:00 amThis is a FUN, classy, solid, georgeous automobile!!!! NEVER would have looked at Lincoln but my 25 yr old daughter got one & my wife had to test drive! It is 2 problems though... 1)its my wifes car and I dont get to drive it NEARLY enough! But when I do - WOW! 2) Ours is 02 & 03 has 500+ improvements Just go test drive one!
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The most underrated car in its segment - 2003 Lincoln LS
By andy1102 - June 15 - 10:00 amI went with the LS V6 for price reasons, and my only dissapointment is that I couldnt get the 17" rims with the 6-cylinder. Ive driven previous models with the V6 and the improvements for 2003 are very evident. The throttle actuation is smooth and the power is sometimes surprising when accelerating from a stoplight. The engine gets a bit loud at higher RPMs, but is always smooth. The ride can feel a bit soft sometimes, but, never floaty, it always feels connected to the road. The suspension is well-damped and does a great job at dealing with bumps and imperfections. While its not a hard-core sports sedan, it always stays planted in the curves.
