2003 Lincoln LS power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Lincoln LS — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln ls. While driving various speeds, the gear shifter became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to autofarm ford lincoln (221 mall rd, logansport, in 46947, 574-753-6294) where it was diagnosed that the cycloid patch failed. The vehicle was not repaired…”
filed Sep 4, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln ls. While driving various speeds, the transmission malfunctioned. The contact stated that the transmission hardshifted, which caused the vehicle to lunge forward on more than one occasion. Jackson ford in decatur, illinois was made aware of the failure, but the…”
filed Mar 13, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 17 | 19% |
| 2004 LS | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 LS | 15 | 12% |
| 2001 LS | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 LS | 38 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Lincoln LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.