2003 Lincoln LS transmission problems
The 2003 Lincoln LS has 21 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Transmission complaints
19%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“REPEATED FAILURE OF LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND LEFT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED WHEEL BEARING AND SEAL 2X, SECOND TIME REPLACED LEFT AXLE SHAFT ALSO. FIRST INDICATION OF PROBLEM IS ODOR OF GEAR OIL LEAKING FROM DIFFERENTIAL, PARTICULARLY AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING. NOTICED IT AGAIN…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Lincoln LS have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2003 Lincoln LS transmission — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.