general problems of the 2003 Lincoln LS

Three problems related to steering 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.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Ls. On two different occasions, while driving between 35-65 mph, the vehicle lost power and power steering. The failure occurred intermittently and without warning. The dealer stated that the vehicle was fine even though the stability enhancing system light continues to illuminate. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2007

- the contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Ls. The contact took the vehicle to dealer for an oil pan gasket leak. The contact stated that the steering was off centered when the vehicle was returned. The dealer performed a wheel alignment. The failure mileage was 62000.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2005

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Ls. While driving 35 mph, the wheels fell off the vehicle and the lug nuts fell out of the wheel. The vehicle was towed. All four tires were flat and had to be replaced at the contact's expense. Prior to the failure, she heard a strange noise. The contact went to a Lincoln dealer at that time and informed them of the noise she heard underneath the vehicle. A noise was also heard near the steering component. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. In addition to the tires, the brakes had to be replaced as well and the engine light illuminated. The dealer was unable to determine why the light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. She was charged to replace the thermostat (asy) in the vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 29,510. Updated 04/29/08 the emergency brake light illuminated, the engine overheated.


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