Does the 2003 Lincoln LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Lincoln LS, the most recent reported on April 7, 2003 (Wheels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln LS?

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (20 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).

How many 2003 Lincoln LS complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 68 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Lincoln LS recalls and problems

1 recall and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Lincoln LS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Lincoln LS recalls

Wheels

NHTSA campaign 03V136000 · reported April 7, 2003 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,736 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train20
Electrical system11
Engine and engine cooling8
Engine7
Suspension7
Vehicle speed control7
Air bags6
Seats6
Steering6
Wheels6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 5, 2022 · Engine
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…

Jul 29, 2021 · 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…

Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 200,000 miles
CAR GETS TO HOT MY FILL BUCKET FOR THE RADIATOR KEEPS GETTING A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF IT OR SOME WHERE I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. AND IT HAS OVER HEATED AND GOES ALL THE WAY TO H NOW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IT MITE NOW NEED HEAD GASKETS Y CAN'T YOU MAKE THIS CAR BETTER THEN IT…

Apr 26, 2019 · Service brakes · 58,778 miles
WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET ANY TIME IT ENCOUNTERS SMALL BUMPS THE WHEEL TURNS AND THERE'S A LOUD SLAMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. IT'S WORSE GOING INTO TURNS SPEED DOES NOT MATTER YOU CAN GO SLOW OR FAST AND THE LOUD SLAMMING SOUND IS THERE. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE…

Apr 23, 2019 · Suspension · 59,788 miles
WHEN EVER THE CAR IS DRIVEN ANY LITTLE BUMP OR PATCH IN THE ROAD HAS THE CAR MAKING A LOUD SLAM SOUND EVEN WORSE GOING OVER ANY BUMP AND EVEN WORSE INTO TURNS. ALSO THE WHEEL SEEMS TO PULL AT THOSE TIMES AS WELL, THIS IS ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING, FEELS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. WE DON'T HAVE FUNDS TO FIX…

LS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	354	18	1
2001	1	240	20	1
2002	0	121	21	0
2003	1	68	3	0
2004	0	91	8	1
2005	1	90	4	0
2006	0	18	2	0

Across all years, the 2000 LS has the most complaints (354). All Lincoln LS years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Lincoln LS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Lincoln LS, the most recent reported on April 7, 2003 (Wheels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln LS?: Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (20 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
How many 2003 Lincoln LS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 68 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 5, 2022.