2000-2002 Lincoln LS: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Lincoln launched an all-new rear-drive near-luxury sedan for 2000, similar to the Jaguar S-Type. The two cars' platforms are related, but the LS was built in Michigan rather than Britain, and they differed in styling and equipment. Base engine was a variant of the 3.0-liter V6 used in Ford's Taurus, but the available 3.9-liter V8 was based on Jaguar's 4.0-liter engine. Both drove a new five-speed automatic transmission (also used by Jaguar), but the V6 model could be equipped instead with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Standard equipment included front side airbags, all-disc antilock braking, wood/leather interior trim, and a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel. Automatic-transmission models had traction control and the option of an AdvanceTrak antiskid system. Manual-shift models got a firmer-suspension Sport Package with 17-inch high-performance tires (replacing the usual 16-inchers). That package was optional with an automatic transmission, including a separate shift gate that facilitated manually selected gear changes. Options included a power moonroof and Lincoln's RESCU cell-phone/satellite assistance system.