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
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:83,954 mi
#27 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:46,457 mi
#37 complaints
ENGINE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | — | — | 83,954 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 46,457 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 133,813 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 6 | — | — | 53,226 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 49,467 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 47,350 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 76,286 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 59,091 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 39,332 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 1 | — | 61,091 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 28,961 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 65,389 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 62,176 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 66,434 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 53,226 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | 5,800 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 94,650 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 94,650 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 11,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | — | — | 66,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 66,400 mi |
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