Complaints
113
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Lincoln Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:83,954 mi
#27 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:46,457 mi
#37 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:133,813 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lincoln Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 83,954 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 46,457 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 133,813 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 6 | — | — | 53,226 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 49,467 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 47,350 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 76,286 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 59,091 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 39,332 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 61,091 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,954
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,457
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,813
Air Bags:Side/Window
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,226
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,467
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,350
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,286
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,091
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,332
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,091
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Lincoln Ls — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Lincoln Ls reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Lincoln Ls has 113 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Ls?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints, avg 83,954 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 46,457 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 133,813 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Lincoln Ls?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,316 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Lincoln Ls?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Lincoln Ls include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Lincoln Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Lincoln Ls as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Lincoln Ls?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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