Lincoln LS

Lincoln LS
2000–2002 Lincoln LS
Overview
Manufacturer	Lincoln Motor Company (Ford Motor Company)
Production	1999–2006
Model years	2000–2006
Assembly	Wixom, Michigan, U.S.
Designer	Helmuth Schrader (1995)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury car (E-segment / executive car)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford DEW98 platform
Related	Ford Thunderbird Jaguar S-Type Jaguar XF
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L Jaguar AJ / (Ford Duratec) V6 (gasoline) 3.9 L Jaguar AJ V8 (gasoline)
Transmission	2000–2002 Getrag 221 5-speed manual 2000–2002 Ford 5R55N 5-speed automatic 2003–2006 Ford 5R55S 5-speed automatic w/ SelectShift
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.5 in (2,908 mm)
Length	2000–2005: 193.9 in (4,925 mm) 2006: 194.3 in (4,935 mm)
Width	73.2 in (1,859 mm)
Height	2000–2002: 57.2 in (1,453 mm) 2003–2006: 56.1 in (1,425 mm)
Curb weight	3,692 lb (1,675 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKS

The Lincoln LS is a four-door, five-passenger luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Ford's Lincoln division over a single generation from 1999 until 2006. Introduced in June 1999 for the 2000 model year, the LS featured rear-wheel drive and near 50/50 weight distribution^[1] and was available with a V8 or V6, the latter initially offered with a manual transmission. The LS aimed to provide a blend of luxury and sport to attract a new generation of buyers to the Lincoln brand.

The LS shared the Ford DEW98 platform with the Jaguar S-Type and the Ford Thunderbird. Trim levels ranged from the base V6 model to the Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004, with revised front and rear fascia, taillights and foglights, and front grille.

LS models were manufactured at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant until production ended on April 3, 2006, and the plant was idled as part of Ford's The Way Forward. Approximately 262,900 were manufactured, including 2,331 with manual transmissions and 1,500 LSE editions.^[2]