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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  A great car made even better. - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By mrgdr - April 30 - 2:00 am

  This is my second LS. I also own a 2000 LS V8 Sport. Lincoln engineers have made a great handling vehicle even better by improving the NVH properties of the 2003 model without sacrificing the solid, razor -sharp feel of this car. Most people dont appreciate the superior properties of the platform the LS is built on. I have every confidence that my 2003 LS will be as dependable and thrilling to drive as my 2000 has been.

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  The encore is even better - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By jjmatt - April 30 - 2:00 am

  Just traded my 2000 LS Sport for a 2003. As much as I loved the original, it had its small but undeniable flaws (storage space, transmission minor hesitation). All these seem to have been addressed, and added more power to boot !! They listedned to their customers and have a real winner!!

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  Kick butt LS - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By DUKE of DUKES - April 30 - 2:00 am

  Been looking at the LS for several years, finally bought one. I wished I would have bought one sooner, the car is a lux hot rod. So far it has lived up to its billing. Just wished Lincoln would get the word out on this vehicle.

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  Love this Hot Rod Lincoln - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By alfire - April 30 - 2:00 am

  This car is so much fun to drive, that I look for places to go. The performance of the V8 is great, but the handling of this car is even better! I have added a K&N Filter and Magnaflow exhaust and just love the sound.

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  second lincoln LS - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By g.butler - April 30 - 2:00 am

  We really like the new LS we just bought,it is very fast and handles extremly well.The interior could be a little fancier but it is very acceptable.This one is much improved over the first one,although we didnt have any problems after the first month on that one[a 2000 Ls sport V6].The new one is an LS V8 sport 2003.

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  Better than ever! - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By Exit32 - April 30 - 2:00 am

  I owned a 2000 Lincoln LS V8 and loved that car. In fact, I bought a 2002 T- Bird for my wife mainly because the new T-Bird is based on the LS platform. When I heard about the improvements on the 2003 LS (e.g., more power, THX audio, GPS navigation system), I was first in line at my Lincoln dealer and ordered a new 2003 LS in October, 2002. I took delivery on New Years Eve and can confirm that my new LS is significantly better than my "old" LS. Responsiveness, steering precision, and ride comfort are all noticably improved. No "buyers remorse" here!

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  Good Vehicle - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By ucsader - April 24 - 10:00 am

  I have had my LS for 4 months and I really like the vehicle. It is a great ride and much better than my previous Volvo S80 T-6. I do wish that there was a little more leg room for the back seat passengers. This is a good looking vehicle that attracts attention. The wood trim on the interior really dresses up the dash and I like the feel of the steering wheel.

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  Love / hate relationship - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By Ronster7 - March 17 - 2:00 am

  Purchased a 2001 LS V8 Sport with almost all of the options. I have had non-stop problems with this car. Anywhere from non-start conditions (still happening after many repair attempts), leaking oil, suspension problems, fuel filter problems, many computer updates, radio replacements, etc. Poor quality after 27k miles my suspension is fading way too much. I take care of this vehicle and it simply is poor quality. Lincoln customer service is terrible for the class of this vehicle.

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  BMW and MB cant touch this car - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By mec57 - January 27 - 12:37 am

  Ive driven many luxury and near luxury cars in my adult life. This includes several BMW and Mercedes Benz automobiles. The Lincoln LS V8 is, by far, the best driving and best value of any vehicles in its class at the time. I understand people have had issues with transmissions, coils and electronics. Honestly, Ive had all of the coils replaced under a service bulletin. The transmission valve body was also changed under a service bulletin. Other than that, there have been nothing other than normal maintenance items. In over 115K miles, I have only had to put one new set of brakes on the car and 2 sets of tires (I stuck with the Michelin OE because they lasted so long).

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  Nothing but problems... - 2003 Lincoln LS
  By I hate this car - November 9 - 2:00 am

  I hope that I can just save people from wasting their money of this car. It has been nothing but troubles since the beginning. By the second week that I had the car it was in the shop for almost a month. They then gave it back to us, still not working properly, and then went back in for repairs for another 3 weeks. I just cannot tell you all of the aggravation and stress that this car has caused me. It has been the WORST car that I have ever purchased. I cant wait to get rid of it - also, Lincoln has been miserable to deal with and very unhelpful!