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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%)
Chart based on 152 repairs.
Lincoln LS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 124 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
| Lincoln LS in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201621824 miC $198 | Check engine light came on. Required new O2 sensor. Check engine light came on. Required new O2 sensor. $198.00 plus 13% tax. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Florida, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202194000 miUS $5000 | Top half of engine replaced. Replaced majority of coolant system. Engine no longer has compression issues, yet suffers a significant oil leak. | ||
| Mar 2022102000 miUS $600 | Thermostat housing was replaced for the 3rd time within about 1 year of ownership. Radiator Failure due to cracks in the plastic sections. Radiator replaced with higher performance and quality aluminum version. | ||
| May 2022103000 miUS $600 | Power Steering pump was replaced multiple times this year due to faulty parts. | ||
| Jun 2022104000 miUS $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. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Georgia, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Jul 200820000 mi | Dealer replaced electric parking brake solenoid. Warranty. | ||
| Dec 200822000 mi | Sunroof glass exploded. Service manager helped negotiating with Ford to replace under warranty. | ||
2005 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Texas, United States - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014120000 miUS $340 | Replaced the alternator Check transmission light on. Added transmission fluid and tightened transmission clamps. | ||
2004 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in California, United States - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 20057700 miUS $296 | Road tested, could not reproduce hard downshift, but noted hard upshift. Performed transmission recalls, reset PCM. | ||
| Apr 20059065 miUS $2508 | Replaced PCM and solenoid pack. | ||
| Jul 200738803 miUS $253 | Replaced right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Jun 200853100 miUS $1450 | Diagnosed and replaced faulty dual coolant control valve. Oil leak - replaced oil pan gasket | ||
| Jul 200853597 miUS $914 | Replaced AC compressor. | ||
| Nov 200859199 miUS $234 | Replaced leaking upper radiator hose Tested and replaced 3 coils on driver's side of engine. | ||
| May 200965488 miUS $493 | Tested and replaced passenger side coils. | ||
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 200845000 miUS $175 | Window regulators went bad | ||
| Sep 200850000 miUS $130 | Wheel bearing went bad on right driver's side wheel. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 200959500 miUS $700 | electronic throttle body - was bad from the factory, but no recall. | ||
| Oct 201066000 miUS $500 | Bearing came loose inside of the engine. Engine was ruined at 66,000 miles. Car was sold. | ||
2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Ohio, United States - Nov 2012 | |||
| Oct 200738000 miUS $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 201192000 miUS $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 201298000 miUS $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. | ||
2002 Lincoln LS
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| Lincoln LS in Kansas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010131000 miUS $2000 | required a new computer. ford doesn't make anymore. went through 3 different rebuilt comps through ford dealership. they gave up. took to lincoln dealer. too another 2 weeks, but found comp and replaced. all works fine now. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201477000 miUS $2100 | Had to replace the right catalytic converter. The part alone was $1,000. | ||
2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 201065000 miUS $250 | Rear driver side power window | ||
| Aug 201067000 miUS $240 | Ignition coil for cylinder #2 replaced | ||
| Nov 201069000 miUS $1350 | Right side valve cover gasket leaked damaging four cop ignition coils. also had all eight spark plugs replaced | ||
| Aug 201175000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201282000 miUS $480 | Drivers side AC vents would go to heat with AC on. Replaced dual heater control valve. | ||
| Aug 201282600 miUS $800 | Overflow tank cracked lost coolant damaged water pump. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Feb 201099300 miUS $80 | Had to replace the steering clockspring The drivers window fell, the window regulator was replaced | ||
| Lincoln LS in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 201130000 miUS $400 | Rear Valve Cover Gasket had to be replaced | ||
| Lincoln LS in Indiana, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201386000 miUS $350 | replaced all 8 spark plugs and coils due to random misfire. | ||
| Feb 201495700 miUS $80 | replaced broken drivers door window regulator | ||
| Sep 2014103000 miUS $140 | Replaced leaking pressure switch in power steering system | ||
| Dec 2014106000 miUS $50 | Replaced broken passenger door mirror. All 3 mounting bolts broke off of mirror housing. It was this way when I bought the car. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 200976570 miC $635 | Throttle control sensor quit causing car to start but would not idle. Replaced unit runs just fine now. | ||
| Jul 201081840 miC $450 | Replacement of lower ball joints required, however parts not available, ordered via e-bay. Repairs above estimated cost with labour. Air bag light flashing, spring in steering wheel replaced problem solved. | ||
| Aug 201082460 miC $1400 | Replaced lower ball joints. | ||
| Dec 201083700 miC $130 | PCV "O" ring was leaking small amount of oil onto manifold........minor but could smell when brakes applied. | ||
| Sep 201185560 miC $1000 | timing chain replaced, vacuum hoses replaced wheel sensor replaced | ||
| Nov 2015104780 miC $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. | ||
| Jun 2016113460 miC $44 | Replace Drivers door handle. The handle began to show stress fractures in the chrome. Looks like metal, but actually plastic. | ||
| Mar 2020116548 miC $4396 | Replaced brake rotors/pads and four tires and original chrome wheels which were cracked through at the hub facing possible wheel breakage at speed/braking. | ||
| Mar 2021116909 miC $898 | Replaced master cylinder, repair advance traction control/ABS | ||
| Oct 2021117180 mi | Replaced Battery number 3 for 2 defective cells. Did the installation myself. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 200836000 miUS $1100 | Fuel pump replaced | ||
| Oct 200836400 miUS $260 | Second fuel pump in tank replaced. One that pumps fuel over a hump in the tank to the primary side | ||
| Mar 201159000 miUS $870 | Engine diagnosis showed engine not coming up to temp. Replaced thermostat. Oil in the spark plug Wells. They found a crack in the bottom of the valve cover, new gaskets, and new plug seals | ||
| May 201162000 mi | The ls starts great when cold, but when warm, cranks for 5 seconds or more then stumbles when it does fire. Replaced fuel filter, which didn't help | ||
| Dec 201169000 miUS $50 | I am still fighting a hard warm start problem. This time they replaced the intake air sensor. Still no better at starting | ||
| Feb 201271000 miUS $880 | Engine hard start when warm. This trip was full diagnostic scan and two new fuel pumps. They said it was fixed, its not. Aaaarrrrgh! | ||
| Mar 201271000 mi | Engine hard start when warm | ||
| Jun 201275000 miUS $200 | Still has hard start when warm. They had it for 5 hours told me to bring it back when i could leave it for a while. Then i left it for two weeks. They ran lots of tests and trials. Then they wanted to put new pcm in for $ 900. I said no. | ||
| Aug 201276100 miUS $250 | Still has hard start when warm. This mechanic owns lincolns, and is kind of old fashion. Changed the idle air control, but that wasn't the issue. He then gave up like the last two shops. | ||
| Dec 201279000 miUS $875 | Still was trying to get the hard start when warm fixed. Al's transmission in madison finally found that it was 4 bad injectors. Put rebuilt injectors in and all is good. Makes me wonder about the money i spent at other shops diagnosis. | ||
| Feb 201381000 miUS $350 | Replaced 2 coils | ||
| Mar 201381000 miUS $230 | Alternator went bad. Replaced with rebuilt one. Difficult to replace, three hours on hoist. | ||
| Lincoln LS in New Jersey, United States Nov 2005 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 200550000 miUS $120 | clockspring failed | ||
| Jul 200665000 mi | ecm faulty. problems with windwhield wipers, air conditioner, and air bag | ||
| Jan 201085000 miUS $200 | replaced 2 ignition coils | ||
| Feb 201088000 miUS $60 | replaced 2 spark plugs | ||
| Apr 201091000 miUS $250 | replaced 8 ignition coils | ||
| Jul 201094000 miUS $100 | replaced 2 ignition coils (covered under warranty) | ||
| Dec 201098000 miUS $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 | ||
2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Tennessee, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009121000 miUS $1500 | Transmission burned fluid resulting in total failure | ||
| Jan 2010122000 miUS $15 | Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Jun 2010125000 mi | Back panel of driver's seat no longer in place when sold. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201287000 miUS $991 | Coils and plugs, due to earlier valve cover leak of December , 2012. | ||
| Dec 201285000 miUS $900 | Valve cover gaskets replaced, were leaking. | ||
| Apr 201387000 miUS $1000 | Valve cover leak, requiring coil and spark plug replacement Had two lower ball joints replaced (upper ok) Wheel bearings, alignment | ||
| Feb 2015102400 miUS $450 | Tie rods shot. Steering "catches" when returning center and problem still not resolved. | ||
| Oct 2015107300 miUS $400 | Engine running rough, acceleration poor. Solenoid needed replacing in onboard computer, required factory Lincoln part. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201398000 miUS $1630 | A/C blowing hot A/C Compressor and clutch 8 plugs replaced however oil burning smell cropped up 2 weeks later. Believe that mechanic did not repair properly--possibly valve cover issue, though both were replaced at 60,000. Will return or go to a different repair location. | ||
| Nov 2014109100 miUS $4000 | Vehicle's transmission had not been serviced and fluid filter clogged. Total transmission failure. | ||
| Jul 2015112200 miUS $74 | Vehicle leaks oil from filter area and sprays all over the engine compartment. Requires frequent cleaning and replacement with original equipment oil filter. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201157000 miUS $200 | valve cover was leaking causing cops to fail. replaced valve cover gasket and cops and well as new plugs | ||
2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013272000 mi | Transmission slipping, at 273k I will not attempt to repair. Has been a very good car, still looks great, drives well, averaged 25 mpg. Sorry to let it go! Replaced with 2010 MKZ Sport., silver. | ||
2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2007 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 200749600 miC $700 | Right front ball joint replaced | ||
| Aug 200755800 mi | The air conditioner quit working. Started working. Quit again. Started again. Seems to be working now. Waiting for next failure. | ||
| May 201094240 mi | Air conditioning quit working. Starts working. Quits. Starts...ect. not repaired. | ||
| Dec 201099820 miC $700 | Front lower drivers side ball joint and new rear brake pads. | ||
| Jan 2012125540 miC $860 | poor heating | ||
| May 2013124000 miC $600 | replaced tie rod ends left front. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 2011189000 miUS $400 | replace a/c compressor | ||
| Dec 2011192000 miUS $150 | Replaced fuel pump | ||
| Sep 2012208000 miUS $150 | Replace front wheel bearing on passenger side. | ||
2001 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Kansas, United States - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jan 200787000 miUS $800 | Replaced Valve cover gaskets on both sides to stop oil leaking into spark plug tubes and shorting coils. | ||
| Jul 200790000 miUS $300 | Rear Window regulator | ||
| Apr 200890000 miUS $200 | Replaced 4 coil packs | ||
| Sep 200895000 miUS $300 | Replaced Drivers window regulator | ||
| Jan 2009115000 miUS $600 | Calipers on front replaced | ||
| Feb 200995000 miUS $775 | Passenger front lower ball joint replaced | ||
| Jun 2009115000 miUS $300 | Steering Wheel clock spring | ||
| Jul 2009115000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear Passenger wheel bearing Replaced 4 Ignition Coils | ||
| Apr 2010125000 miUS $400 | 8 Ignition Coils | ||
| Mar 2011135000 miUS $500 | Replaced Sway Bar | ||
| Jun 2012148000 miUS $300 | Water Pump replaced | ||
| Aug 201214000 miUS $300 | Replaced Master Cylinder and Brake Booster | ||
2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in South Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201157000 miUS $2500 | Valve cover leak caused coils to fail, warping of head | ||
| Aug 201382000 miUS $1255 | Fuel Pump Drivers outside door handle Broke | ||
| Lincoln LS in South Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012138500 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2012143700 miUS $380 | Driver's handle broken from inside (2nd time since 2007, cost$100 then). However, this time was mechanism inside that had to also be replaced. | ||
| Nov 2012157000 miUS $360 | Replaced driver seat control module drivers door handle and entire working mechanism replaced | ||
| Lincoln LS in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011153000 miUS $125 | Clock spring in steering wheel for airbag. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 2012102000 miUS $70 | Replaced valve cover gaskets and seals | ||
| Feb 2015116300 miUS $5 | Hose which drains water from sunroof 'gutter' had shrunk over time and needed to ne extended and re-connected. Required 2 inches of 3/8" hose and a hose barb connector Fuel pump fuse blew, disabling car. Replaced fuse and fuel filter. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Alabama, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013187000 mi | new thermostat housing after cap blew off, and complete cooling system flush. transmission started slipping, needed to be rebuilt. deciding factor to go ahead and trade it in. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013115320 miC $160 | tune up plugs & coils | ||
| Aug 2013115820 miC $150 | Replace one of the new coils | ||
| Feb 2014117800 miC $175 | Replaced one coil Replaced thermostat | ||
2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012129000 miUS $400 | MAF sensor shorted and blew Fuel Injector Fuse | ||
2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Lincoln LS in Oregon, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014144000 miUS $1450 | Front Main Seal Leaking Both front window regulators broken Radiator and expansion tank both badly cracked Heater valve was stuck off, so no heat. Also recirculation flap was broken off of actuator. Valve cover gaskets leaking into spark plug wells Power steering line leaking badly @ pump Both front ball joints were bad / had play A/C Compressor leaking oil from front main seal. Had to replace compressor. Bad front left ABS sensor | ||
| Nov 2014146000 miUS $60 | Steering lock (electronic/computer controlled) would not lock and did not allow new keys to be created, however responded to code scanner. Not available from dealer for standard transmission cars. Junkyard purchase solved problem | ||
| Jan 2015US $100 | Motor mount on drivers side was entirely separated. Motor mount on passenger side was cracked. | ||
2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Lincoln LS in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201153940 mi | Rear passenger power window regulator failed. Dealership ordered & installed new replacement part(s). Follow up to original power window regulator replacement (rear passenger door). Dealer had not properly secured interior door panels, claimed they needed to order new clips. New clips installed, door now fixed. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 2012US $65 | Oil leak into plug wells & valve cover leak onto exhaust. Had to complete job begun by mechanic because he didn't replace the spark plug gaskets that came with the set. One valve cover gasket still leaking. | ||
| Apr 201285200 mi | Had a leak on left bank valve cover off & on for 3 months. I removed left valve cover again covered with grey gasket sealer, problem fixed. | ||
| Oct 201288200 mi | Drivers door handle/lock inoperable. 3rd repair, 2nd handle/lock assembly replacement Replaced tie-rod ends, sway bar links to pass vehicle inspection. | ||
| Sep 201392000 miUS $230 | Drivers door handle not working right. | ||
| Lincoln LS in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Mar 201144000 miUS $400 | ignition coil replacement | ||
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