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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cps ls - 2003 Lincoln LS
By cpkish - April 25 - 11:53 pmBest vehicle Ive ever owned. I wanted to own this car since they first came out in 2000 but held off until now. With zero tolerances, now refined for the 280 hp v-8 it acts like a 350 hp car of the 60s. Very suprised that mpg delivers as advertised with such a powerful v-8. Every feature/option works as expected...no return yet to the dealer for any defect.
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Fabulous - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Priley - April 14 - 10:00 amFund to drive - seems to be very stable on the road - very comfortable to sit and relax on the road. The cooling in the front seats are great. I love it.
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Bouncin Like a "Big Dog" In His LS! - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Cynthy-Shorty - March 2 - 10:00 amTraded the 00 LS and bought my hubby an 03. This car is 500 times better. Literally! The Advancetrac, engine, (now 280 hp) ride, build quality, seats, adjustable pedals, wheels, appearance, everything has been upgraded! With the addition of the voice activated THX audio/navigation system you can be in your own "Heaven" in this car. Cant hear nothing but the R&B in this cabin! Need I say more!
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super super car - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Shirley Schruhl - February 18 - 2:00 amsuper handling, fun to drive and comfort is out of this world
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A GREAT CAR! - 2003 Lincoln LS
By B/RIGHT - February 18 - 2:00 amTHIS IS A GREAT CAR IN EVRY WAY DRIVING HANDLEING LOOKS IS A LINCONL ENOUGH SAID!
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World Class Sports Sedan - 2003 Lincoln LS
By mr.t - January 24 - 2:00 amI truly enjoy driving this car. The engine is powerful yet the ride is very smooth. You really appreciate the effort that was placed in making the ride quiet. The LS handles like a fine tuned sports car. I like the exterior appearance. It is very nice without being overdone.... or "fadish."
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World Class Sports Sedan - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Mr.T - January 24 - 2:00 amI truly enjoy driving this car. The engine is powerful yet the ride is very smooth. You really appreciate the effort that was placed in making the ride quiet. The LS handles like a fine tuned sports car. I like the exterior appearance. It is very nice without being overdone.... or "fadish."
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Love it , Love it, Love it! - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Rune47 - December 28 - 11:43 pmYes, this car was built to compete with the European sport luxury sedans, and not only complete, they topped them! If not for the transmission it would have been top rated overall but slipped a bit as its not so great at low rpms. But it is one of the smoothest transmissions you will operate and on the highway it shines! Great power @ upper speeds too! This car is rated as one of the TOP 5 safest cars of ALL TIME! I love its understated elegance and the engineers put some work with the all aluminum fenders and hood and putting the battery in the trunk to acheive a 50-50 weight balance and is one of the reasons for the superior handling. The alum. J-8 eng. is sweet! The Jaguar platform too!
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Unreliable Product - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Peter - October 11 - 10:00 amThe 2003 Lincoln LS V8 Sport is a very unreliable vehicle. A few days after I took the car home from the dealer 11/2009, all coils had to be replaced. Obviously free of charge since the car was covered under the NY Lemon law. I drove it for almost a year up 10/2010 when the coils appear to have failed again: the car is at a garage right now. I did manage to get 26,000 miles out of the last replacement. Otherwise I have the following issues with this car: A) it was built for people approximately 5" tall: I get leg cramps driving long distance every day (I am 6" tall) and B) its road handling is really all over the place and dangerous in adverse weather (rain, snow).
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What a machine!!!!!! - 2003 Lincoln LS
By Steve D Henegar - September 12 - 10:00 amMy experience with this new car has been awsome. Its hard to believe that this an american made automobile. The handling and performance is almost unbelievable. My last three cars have been BMW 5 series, and I hate to say it but after buying this 03 LS my BMW days are probably over.
