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US recalls (1)
Wheels
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Wheels
2003-04-07 · campaign 2003-094 · 168 vehicles
Affects certain vehicles equipped with 17" chrome wheels. Of the 275 wheels with heat treatment lot code B1706; approximately 74 may have missed heat treatment during production. Chrome wheels that are not heat-treated, over time, may crack at the wheel hub lug-nut holes and which may result in a loss of lug-nut torque that could ultimately result in wheel separation. Correction: Dealer will replace wheels with heat treatment lot number B1706.
Owner complaints (68)
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lincoln LS (3 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 91).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 20 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Lincoln LS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Lincoln LS 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Lincoln LS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| LS 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| LS 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| LS 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| LS 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.