Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 2003 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2003 LS.
I have been having the same problems from day one since I bought this car. I had a brand new transmission put in by the Lincoln place three years ago. Now my transmission is acting up again. 1. Transmission shifts rough or jerky from park 2. Transmission shifts rough or jerky while driving 3. Gear changes take to long to complete 4. Shifts occur too early, too late, too often 5. Always having to replace the same parts.
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that the engine goes into the fail safe mode without warning. The failure has occurred three times within the past month while driving 40-45 mph. The dealer has not been able to correct the failure. Ford motor company has yet to respond. The failure mileage was 44,000 and current mileage was 45,000. Updated 01-10-08. The consumer also stated while driving, the transmission would shift erratically. The shifter cover was cracking on the right side. Updated 01/10/08.