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2003 Lincoln LS
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
The Lincoln LS is a mid-size luxury car which was manufactured and marketed by the Lincoln Motor Company for the 2000-through-2006 model years, having entered production in June 1999. Primarily sold in the North American market, it is a four-door sedan with seating for five occupants.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH CHROME WHEELS, THE CHROME WHEELS WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED. THESE WHEELS MAY CRACK AT THE LUG-NUT HOLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LUG-NUT TORQUE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
113 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Lincoln LS?
EPA figures for the 2003 Lincoln LS reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2003 Lincoln LS?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Lincoln LS. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2003 Lincoln LS?
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Lincoln LS, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.