2005 Lincoln LS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Lincoln's luxury sport sedan offering differs from many competitors in that it features rear-wheel drive. Sitting on a Jaguar S platform, the 2005 Lincoln LS gets a new front end that is popular with owners (the rear end is another story). Also new is a revised 5-speed auto tran for smoother shifting. Some new options this year include side curtain airbags, parking assist, and power-adjustable pedals.
The 2005 LS comes with either a 232-hp, 3.0-liter V6 in Appearance, Luxury, or Premium trims, or a 3.9-liter, 280-hp V8 in Sport and Ultimate trims. The auto tran adds sport-shifting in the V8. All have full power features, including power front seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, dual front-side airbags, CD player, ABS brakes, and traction control. The V8s beef up the sports suspension and carry larger 17-inch wheels. An optional sunroof is standard on the Ultimate V8. Option packages add heated seats, xenon headlights, a navigation system, and stability control. The V8s can be outfitted with chrome wheels, foglights, rear spoiler, and a more menacing front grille.
The interior of the 2005 LS features wood and nickel trim. It seats four, though the backseat is noticeably cramped. Rear seats split-fold down to open up the 13.5 cubic foot trunk. The LS struggles to compete with the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes Benz E Series. Though drivers like the front legroom, handling, V8 power, and the smooth and comfortable ride, some say the harsher sport suspension takes getting used to. Other complaints mention the 18/24 mpg and bland interior.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 Lincoln LS
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by Alexandra M
Jan 17, 2023
Excellent car, drives great. Great condition, has excellent pickup. Jan 17, 2023
by Tony G
Aug 14, 2022
Only downside to this vehicle is the leg room in the rear seats Aug 14, 2022
by Robert M
Mar 27, 2021
Great car . Lincoln l s have always been top of the line cars that I liked Mar 27, 2021
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by Alexandra M
Jan 17, 2023
Excellent car, drives great. Great condition, has excellent pickup. Jan 17, 2023
by Tony G
Aug 14, 2022
Only downside to this vehicle is the leg room in the rear seats Aug 14, 2022
by Robert M
Mar 27, 2021
Great car . Lincoln l s have always been top of the line cars that I liked Mar 27, 2021
by Emily M
Feb 06, 2021
I absolutely fell in love with this car! It’s absolutely stunning and the missing in the car was me. Lucky is the one who takes her home.Feb 06, 2021
by Anonymous
May 10, 2015
I brought my LS New, well 2nd owner with 10k miles on it. This car has about 4-5 things that goes bad & have to replace over the years but what car don't It serve me real well & I do love driving it to work & all around, it's really quick tooMay 10, 2015
by DAVID F
May 01, 2014
Nothing love it this car has a great feel and sound system the seats are comfortable and smooth. It is a smooth driving car, this car feels like you are driving on air. Premium stereo system in this vehicle. Loves it.May 01, 2014
by Darnell R
Apr 10, 2013
This was the first car I truly fell in love with. Never had any major problems with it. I bought it salvaged so it had its problems because of that. I truly feel if I could have bought this car new I would have never gave it up!! To bad they changed everything about it to the MKZ.Apr 10, 2013
by Zack L
Mar 11, 2013
Car has been great, extremely reliable. No issues with it. Good soundsystem, sunroof is nice, gets good gas mileage, really love the look of it, very smooth ride, just outgrowing it as our family grows. Looking for something larger in size.Mar 11, 2013
by Michael S
Nov 27, 2011
Great car for the money! Feels every bit of driving a 5 Series! I only drive this car seasonally so it's like getting into a new car every spring. I have owned many Lincolns but this one is by far my favorite.Nov 27, 2011
by Sahid D
Oct 03, 2009
I like the speed, the great engine that has the grip on the road and, above all the luxury that this car represents the handle, all turns around to see when driving in the streets and above all the girls stare at youOct 03, 2009
by Adriana F
Aug 05, 2009
gran respuesta del motor asi como de el sistema de frenos y una calidad de agarre en curvas de buen nivel. el equipamiento es muy bueno y el diseño exterior de buen gusto. un vehiculo muy recomendable aun que el mantenimiento un poco caro.
Aug 05, 2009
by Brian R
May 19, 2008
Love this car!!!!!!May 19, 2008
by London A
Apr 11, 2008
Dual Exhaust, V8, 280-horsepower, 3.9-liter, 0 to 60 in 6.3 seconds. Five-speed semi-automatic.....
Apr 11, 2008
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anti-theft secondary that the dealer put on
Apparently, the dealer put a secondary anti-theft device on my 2005 Lincoln LS Sport, I changed a fuse for the cluster panel and the anti-theft has stopped the starting of my vehicle because I have done the suggested start for the AT from Lincoln and it works fine, but the car still doesn't start. It's called StarGuard do you know how to disarm this?
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Why does my Lincoln LS Shift hard
Hi all, I have a 2005 Lincoln LS and the car seems to shift hard, during all typed of driving. It has been doing this since I purchased the car and I have had it looked at by the dealer on several occassions, each time they told me they could not find and problems with it. has anyone else had this problem, if so what was wrong with it. Any advice would help. My LS is the Sport with the V8. Thanks
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2005 Lincoln LS Pricing
Original MSRP
$33,300 to $40,850Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front head airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent