The Lincoln LS (for "Luxury Sport") was a mid-size, rear wheel drive entry-level luxury car from Lincoln. It shared the Ford DEW98 platform with the Jaguar S-Type and Ford Thunderbird. LS versions were originally to be dubbed LS6 and LS8 depending on engine choice, but those designations were replaced with "LS V6" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with Lexus nameplate trademarks. The car is, however, usually referred to as simply the LS. Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... A Lincoln Town Car and Continental being manufactured inside the Wixom Assembly Plant in 2001 The Wixom, Michigan auto plant is one of Fords largest and oldest manufacturing sites. ... The Lincoln Continental, an automobile produced by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company, began for the 1939 model year. ... A 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII(black) and a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC(Toreador Red). ... Lincoln Zephyr Series HB 1937, USA The Lincoln Zephyr is a brand name of automobile from the Lincoln automobile division of the Ford Motor Company. ... Originally called the Zephyr for the 2006 model year, the Lincoln MKZ is a midsize car from the Lincoln automobile division of the Ford Motor Company. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A 2002 Lincoln Town Car, an example of a flagship luxury sedan A luxury vehicle is a vehicle which provides a great abundance of ease and comfort. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... DEW (or DEW98) is Ford Motor Companys midsize rear wheel drive automobile platform. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. ... This article is about the modern S-Type. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ... Lincoln is an American luxury automobile brand, operated under the Ford Motor Company. ... DEW (or DEW98) is Ford Motor Companys mid-size rear wheel drive automobile platform. ... This article is about the modern S-Type. ... The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ...

The LS was introduced in early 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle, in part as the successor for the Lincoln Mark VIII coupe. It was the first Lincoln in decades to offer an optional manual transmission. With its available V8 power, rear wheel drive, and near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS was an attractive alternative to European and Japanese sports sedans. A 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII(black) and a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC(Toreador Red). ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Prices for the LS for the 2000 to 2004 model years ranged from just under $30,000 for a base V6 model in 1999, to around $45,000 for fully equipped Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004. In 2005 and 2006, prices ranged from $39,945 for a base V8 model to $49,100 for a top-of-the-line V8 LS. Elimination of the entry level V6 version produced the pricing level changes for 2006, moving the LS from the entry-level luxury segment to the mid-level luxury segment. The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ... A luxury car is a relatively expensive car. ...

Production of the LS ended on April 3, 2006. All Lincoln LS models were manufactured at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant which will be idled in 2007, as part of The Way Forward. About 262,900 LS models were built. ^[1] is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... A Lincoln Town Car and Continental being manufactured inside the Wixom Assembly Plant in 2001 The Wixom, Michigan auto plant is one of Fords largest and oldest manufacturing sites. ... Ford Motor Companys restructuring plan, made public in 2006, is known as The Way Forward. ...

2000 - 2002

The LS debuted with a 3.0L V6 and optional 3.9 L V8. The 3.0 L V6 was a variant of the Ford Duratec 30 engine, and was available with either a manual or automatic transmission (both 5-speed; with automatic transmissions having a manual-shift option). The 3.9 L V8 engine was an all-aluminum variation of the 4.0 L Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The LS was named Motor Trend's Car of the Year in its debut, and was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award as well. Because of its sporting nature and driver's appeal, the LS garnered a great deal of interest among enthusiasts, resulting in the formation of several online clubs dedicated to the car. The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The Duratec is a range of four, six and twelve-cylinder gasoline engines used in Ford cars. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact V8 piston engine used in many Jaguar vehicles. ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ... The North American Car of the Year is an automobile award voted annually in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ...

In 2002, the LSE (Special Edition) package was introduced in V6 and V8 versions, with a revised facia including round fog lamp openings and a special metallic grille treatment, and with enlarged lower body rocker panels, special wheels, and twin-dual exhaust tailpipes.

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2003 - 2006

2003-2006 Lincoln LS

The car was significantly upgraded for 2003 (concurrently with the discontinuation of the Continental), and the engines received a boost in power, with the addition of variable valve timing of the intake camshafts, and an electronic throttle controller and accelerator pedal, replacing the traditional mechanical cable-linked system. The exterior received a slight facelift, with HID headlamps, and a revised trunklid with new taillights. One notable addition was the first electronic push-button parking brake installed in a production car, replacing the traditional center console mounted hand lever (or foot pedal); another was a touch-screen DVD satellite navigation map system with a THX-certified sound system, the first in an automobile. Limited special edition LSE versions were also available, with revised fascia, body panels, wheels, all red tail lights, and exhaust tailpipe treatments. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 440 pixelsFull resolution (1541 × 848 pixel, file size: 109 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 440 pixelsFull resolution (1541 × 848 pixel, file size: 109 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Lincoln Continental, an automobile produced by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company, began for the 1939 model year. ... 15 kW Xenon short-arc lamp used in IMAX projectors High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps include these types of electrical lamps: mercury vapor, metal halide (also HQI), high-pressure sodium (Son), low-pressure sodium (Sox) and less common, xenon short-arc lamps. ... Emergency break handle in a german train around 1920 An emergency brake is a brake system that is generally only to be used in emergency situations to slow or stop a machine. ... For other uses, see THX (disambiguation). ... Fascia is specialized connective tissue layer which surrounds muscles, bones, and joints, providing support and protection and giving structure to the body. ...

For the 2006 model year, the LS received a minor facelift, which resembled the LSE fascia and body treatments used in previous model years. The V6-powered model was dropped from the lineup due to poor sales volume. As a result of this change in the lineup, the base MSRP for the Lincoln LS increased from roughly $32,000 in 2004 to $39,945, moving the LS from the entry-level luxury segment into the mid-luxury segment. The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... USD redirects here. ...

Ford announced that it would halt production of the V8-powered LS in April 2006^[2], making way for two new all wheel drive sedans. The Lincoln MKS is scheduled to replace the LS for the 2009 model year^[3]. Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The Lincoln MKS is luxury sedan announced on August 9, 2006 for production in the 2008 model year. ...

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Safety

The Lincoln LS has received very high marks in occupant protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the LS as a "Best Pick" with a perfect score in their frontal offset crash test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the LS almost perfect scores in its side impact and rollover tests. In fact, CNBC rated the LS as “one of the five safest cars of all time.” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced nit-suh) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. ... This article is about CNBC U.S., the business news channel in the U.S.. For other uses, see CNBC (disambiguation). ...

Milestones

• 1999 Lincoln introduces the LS as a 2000 model with a blend of luxury and sport to attract a new generation of buyers to the Lincoln brand
• 2000 Motor Trend magazine names the LS “Car of the Year”
• 2001 LS earns double-five-star frontal safety rating from the federal government
• 2003 More than 500 improvements include a power increase, design changes and interior updates
• 2004 LS earns “Best Pick” safety rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• 2006 LS production ends in April, after 262,900 are built over 7 years.

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Trivia

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• Ford considered exporting the LS to Europe rebadged as a Ford Scorpio. This in order to replace the Ford Scorpio MkII which was discontinued in 1998.
• The LS battery is located in the spare tire well in the trunk, because there was too little room for it under the hood. Moving the heavy battery and its interconnecting cables to the rear of the vehicle also had the benefit of improving the front-to-rear weight balance on the car.
• The 2000-2002 LS models had a mechanical engine cooling fan that was operated with a hydraulic clutch, because the electrical charging system did not have sufficient capacity to carry the additional load of an electric fan. This was changed in the 2003-2006 models, when the fan was switched to an electric one as a result of an improved alternator design.
• The 2003-2006 GPS navigation system uses a DVD player mounted in the trunk (under the package tray) to contain the map data.
• Early 2000 LS models included a full-size spare tire. This was changed (starting in February 2000) to a space-saving spare tire, to reduce weight in order to keep the car in the midsize class to government specifications. The spare tire well in all LS models still has space for a full-size spare.
• The powertrain control module in 2000-2002 automatic transmission models with the selectshift option originally would not allow the car to start in first gear when shifting manually (the car started in 2nd gear). It would quickly shift to first gear however if the throttle was depressed more than 60%. Second-gear starts were programmed in order to meet fuel economy regulations as required by the EPA. This was changed in 2003 when the regulations were amended and first-gear starts were permitted.
• Lincoln originally intended to designate LS models as "LS6" and "LS8", depending on the engine size option. Toyota threatened a trademark infringement lawsuit, due to the similar naming scheme used on the Lexus LS, while at the same time, Ford threatened a lawsuit regarding the Toyota T150 concept, arguing that the name was too close to that of the F150. Lincoln settled on designating the cars as "LS V6" and "LS V8" and Toyota changed the name of their truck to the Tundra.
• Lincoln stopped production of the manual transmission model LS in 2002. Only 2331 Manuals were produced. The Manual was the only model to have a 3.07 differential and a final gear ratio of 1:1.

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External links

• Official Lincoln web site
• Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums
• Lincoln LS Owners Club
• Ford Media LS information

References