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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (35%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (5%)

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2006 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

103000 mi

US $600
Power Steering pump was replaced multiple times this year due to faulty parts. 

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2004 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

38803 mi

US $253
Replaced right front wheel bearing. 

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2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

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. 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

81840 mi

C $450
Replacement of lower ball joints required, however parts not available, ordered via e-bay. Repairs above estimated cost with labour. 
82460 mi

C $1400
Replaced lower ball joints. 
75000 mi

US $350
Front Stabilizer bar bushings were bad. Ford does not sell bushings without the stabilizer bar any more. This was the second time they went bad. 
98000 mi

US $120
Replaced worn swaybar bushings which caused noise in the front end. It was in the shop for a week because I had to wait for the bushings to be shipped from an online retailer. The dealership would only sell the bushings with the sway bar. replaced swaybar bushings 
103000 mi

US $140
Replaced leaking pressure switch in power steering system 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

87000 mi

US $1000
Had two lower ball joints replaced (upper ok) Wheel bearings, alignment 
102400 mi

US $450
Tie rods shot. Steering "catches" when returning center and problem still not resolved. 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

208000 mi

US $150
Replace front wheel bearing on passenger side. 
49600 mi

C $700
Right front ball joint replaced 
99820 mi

C $700
Front lower drivers side ball joint and new rear brake pads. 
124000 mi

C $600
replaced tie rod ends left front. 

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2001 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

95000 mi

US $775
Passenger front lower ball joint replaced 
105000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear Passenger wheel bearing 
135000 mi

US $500
Replaced Sway Bar 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

138500 mi

US $1500
Squeaking, clunking, in front--1st mechanic replaced struts (c.$1300). Did not replace spacers between strut spring and frame. Had another mechanic do that for $150 more. Still squeaks a little. Entire front end has been replaced. 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

144000 mi

US $1450
Power steering line leaking badly @ pump Both front ball joints were bad / had play 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

88200 mi Replaced tie-rod ends, sway bar links to pass vehicle inspection. 

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Lincoln LS Suspension Problems

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