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2003 Lincoln LS repairs by problem area

Engine (63%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Lincoln LS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (57%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Lincoln LS in North Carolina, United States
- Oct 2010
Jun 2008

45000 mi

US $175
Window regulators went bad 
Sep 2008

50000 mi

US $130
Wheel bearing went bad on right driver's side wheel. Had to be replaced. 
Oct 2009

59500 mi

US $700
electronic throttle body - was bad from the factory, but no recall. 
Oct 2010

66000 mi

US $500
Bearing came loose inside of the engine. Engine was ruined at 66,000 miles. Car was sold. 

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2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln LS in Ohio, United States
- Nov 2012
Oct 2007

38000 mi

US $75
Replaced the right front tie rod end the same time as getting new tires. It was loose and wearing the old tire badly. 
Sep 2011

92000 mi

US $585
Replaced all 6 spark plugs and coil on plug units after 1 had a failure. Found water in the plug wells due to failed boot to valve cover seals. Replaced valve cover and intake gaskets due to small leaks in the valve cover gaskets and having to remove the upper plenum to get to a bank of plugs and coils. 
Nov 2012

98000 mi

US $780
Replaced drivers side catalytic converter and O2 sensor after oil fowling plugged it due to leaky valve cover. Required replacing the exhaust manifold after bolts seized and wouldn't come out. Used aftermarket Magnaflow converter. 

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2003 Lincoln LS Repair Histories

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