DecodedCarsLincoln LS
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (15)
The 2006 LS in brief
The 2006 Lincoln LS is a midsize car offered with a 3.9L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 194 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,812 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 12% worse than the 2006 midsize car average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Lincoln LS has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2005 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (6), electrical system (5), engine (5).
2006 LS pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 12% below the 2006 midsize car average of 20.5 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
LS changes by model year
- 2006
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 20 to 18
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 LS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW 5 Series | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Audi A6 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2006 Lexus LS | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Lexus GS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →