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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

120000 mi

US $40
Check transmission light on. Added transmission fluid and tightened transmission clamps. 

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2004 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

7700 mi

US $296
Road tested, could not reproduce hard downshift, but noted hard upshift. Performed transmission recalls, reset PCM. 
9065 mi

US $2508
Replaced PCM and solenoid pack. 

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2003 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

50000 mi

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

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

109100 mi

US $4000
Vehicle's transmission had not been serviced and fluid filter clogged. Total transmission failure. 
121000 mi

US $1500
Transmission burned fluid resulting in total failure 

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2002 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

272000 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. 

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2000 Lincoln LS 4dr Sedan

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

187000 mi transmission started slipping, needed to be rebuilt. deciding factor to go ahead and trade it in. 

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Lincoln LS Transmission Problems

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