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Lincoln LS repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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Lincoln LS electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

104000 mi

US $800
AC failure due to oil causing slipping. AC Compressor was replaced and determined not to be the problem. This is an issue caused by faulty cylinder heads leaking oil. 

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2005 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

120000 mi

US $300
Replaced the alternator 

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2004 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

53100 mi

US $1450
Diagnosed and replaced faulty dual coolant control valve. 
53597 mi

US $914
Replaced AC compressor. 

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2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

45000 mi

US $175
Window regulators went bad 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi

US $250
Rear driver side power window  
82000 mi

US $480
Drivers side AC vents would go to heat with AC on. Replaced dual heater control valve. 
81000 mi

US $230
Alternator went bad. Replaced with rebuilt one. Difficult to replace, three hours on hoist. 
81840 mi

C $450
Air bag light flashing, spring in steering wheel replaced problem solved.  
104780 mi

C $348
Original alternator packed it in causing check engine light to flash. Then car went into limp mode and I drove it to my mechanic shop where it was diagnosed and replaced. Car is running fine now. 
117180 mi Replaced Battery number 3 for 2 defective cells. Did the installation myself. 
50000 mi

US $120
clockspring failed 
65000 mi ecm faulty. problems with windwhield wipers, air conditioner, and air bag 
99300 mi

US $80
Had to replace the steering clockspring The drivers window fell, the window regulator was replaced 
95700 mi

US $80
replaced broken drivers door window regulator 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

98000 mi

US $1630
A/C blowing hot A/C Compressor and clutch 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

189000 mi

US $400
replace a/c compressor 
55800 mi The air conditioner quit working. Started working. Quit again. Started again. Seems to be working now. Waiting for next failure. 
94240 mi Air conditioning quit working. Starts working. Quits. Starts...ect. not repaired. 

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2001 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

90000 mi

US $300
Rear Window regulator 
95000 mi

US $300
Replaced Drivers window regulator 
115000 mi

US $300
Steering Wheel clock spring 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

157000 mi

US $360
Replaced driver seat control module 
153000 mi

US $125
Clock spring in steering wheel for airbag. 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

144000 mi

US $1450
Both front window regulators broken Heater valve was stuck off, so no heat. Also recirculation flap was broken off of actuator. A/C Compressor leaking oil from front main seal. Had to replace compressor. 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

53940 mi

C $285
Rear passenger power window regulator failed. Dealership ordered & installed new replacement part(s). 

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Lincoln LS Electrical Problems

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