2003 LINCOLN LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

113

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

19

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 LINCOLN LS

The 2003 LINCOLN LS has received a total of 113 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (13 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Engine (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 LINCOLN LS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 LINCOLN LS, potentially affecting up to 1,736 vehicles.

Recall 03V136000 — WHEELS

| 1,736 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH CHROME WHEELS, THE CHROME WHEELS WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED. THESE WHEELS MAY CRACK AT THE LUG-NUT HOLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LUG-NUT TORQUE.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN HEAT-TREATED. ANY WHEEL THAT HAS NOT BEEN HEAT-TREATED WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 LINCOLN LS

113 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 LINCOLN LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 13
Electrical System
Complaints: 7
Engine
Complaints: 7
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 6 3 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 2
Traction Control System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11477698 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control arm broke sending her across 4 lanes of traffic including on coming. 3) All of a sudden when brake pedal was depressed started hearing vacuum leak under dash, brake pedal real hard , and couldn't hardly get car to stop, traction control light started flashing. Found bad brake booster and sensor located on it (both unavailable from manufacturer), also found on line that to get light to stop flashing you have to take to dealer and have reprogrammed (nobody else has the ability) 4) Have constantly had problem with check engine light staying on and running rough, no power, and having to replace ignition coils 5) While wife was driving with no advance notice of any kind heading home on farm market road with no shoulder to pull off on transmission went out completely and stopped pulling 6) Rear control arm bushings go from ok to extremely bad causing back end to drift from side to side going down the highway in a blink of an eye 7) Right front sway bar link keeps wearing control arm and snapping stud off 8) Sunroof drain hoses constantly failing and allowing water to get to electrical components The list goes on but all you have to do is a online search of the LS sport with the 3.9 v-8 and see all the problems. I was in automotive for over 16 years and every vehicle generally has its know couple problems but this is way beyond that. There hasn't been any accidents or injuries but real close to it.
#11477698 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control arm broke sending her across 4 lanes of traffic including on coming. 3) All of a sudden when brake pedal was depressed started hearing vacuum leak under dash, brake pedal real hard , and couldn't hardly get car to stop, traction control light started flashing. Found bad brake booster and sensor located on it (both unavailable from manufacturer), also found on line that to get light to stop flashing you have to take to dealer and have reprogrammed (nobody else has the ability) 4) Have constantly had problem with check engine light staying on and running rough, no power, and having to replace ignition coils 5) While wife was driving with no advance notice of any kind heading home on farm market road with no shoulder to pull off on transmission went out completely and stopped pulling 6) Rear control arm bushings go from ok to extremely bad causing back end to drift from side to side going down the highway in a blink of an eye 7) Right front sway bar link keeps wearing control arm and snapping stud off 8) Sunroof drain hoses constantly failing and allowing water to get to electrical components The list goes on but all you have to do is a online search of the LS sport with the 3.9 v-8 and see all the problems. I was in automotive for over 16 years and every vehicle generally has its know couple problems but this is way beyond that. There hasn't been any accidents or injuries but real close to it.
#11477698 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic and deal with that 2) Wife was driving one day and a bolt on right lower control arm broke sending her across 4 lanes of traffic including on coming. 3) All of a sudden when brake pedal was depressed started hearing vacuum leak under dash, brake pedal real hard , and couldn't hardly get car to stop, traction control light started flashing. Found bad brake booster and sensor located on it (both unavailable from manufacturer), also found on line that to get light to stop flashing you have to take to dealer and have reprogrammed (nobody else has the ability) 4) Have constantly had problem with check engine light staying on and running rough, no power, and having to replace ignition coils 5) While wife was driving with no advance notice of any kind heading home on farm market road with no shoulder to pull off on transmission went out completely and stopped pulling 6) Rear control arm bushings go from ok to extremely bad causing back end to drift from side to side going down the highway in a blink of an eye 7) Right front sway bar link keeps wearing control arm and snapping stud off 8) Sunroof drain hoses constantly failing and allowing water to get to electrical components The list goes on but all you have to do is a online search of the LS sport with the 3.9 v-8 and see all the problems. I was in automotive for over 16 years and every vehicle generally has its know couple problems but this is way beyond that. There hasn't been any accidents or injuries but real close to it.
#11426996 | TIRES | | 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 03V136000 (Wheels). The failure mileage was 120,000.
#11426996 | WHEELS | | 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 03V136000 (Wheels). The failure mileage was 120,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2003 LINCOLN LS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 LINCOLN LS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 LINCOLN LS

Ford Motor Company has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 LINCOLN LS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

18505 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *EH

042213 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1145 AND/OR C1155 STORED IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT

04L21 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT. *TT

17803 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VECI LABEL INSTALLED THAT INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (AIR). SERVICE TIP. *TT

17758 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

UNINTENDED OPENING OF THE SIDE DOOR WINDOW GLASS AND MOONROOF WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED (FALSE GLOBAL OPEN). *TT

03133 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

ONE OR BOTH CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS TURNING OFF SHORTLY AFTER INITIALIZATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2729 (CUSHION OVER-TEMP DETECTED) PRESENT IN THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT MODULE (CCSM). DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2731 (DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE FAULT) MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT. *TT

17634 — EQUIPMENT

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD INOPERATIVE. *TT

17638 — PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE WARNING MESSAGE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1040. *TT

17673 — PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

SERVICE PARK BRAKE MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2477 IN THE ELCTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE. *TT

17541 — SEATS

FRONT SEATBACK TRIM PANEL J-HOOK FAILURE IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *MJ

Showing 10 of 19 technical service bulletins.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 LINCOLN LS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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