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2006 Lincoln LS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 LS.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2006 Lincoln LS is a rear-wheel-drive passenger car that, underhood, requires 6.9 quarts of 5W-20 API oil and pairs its engine with an automatic transmission (S5), returning EPA ratings of 16 city, 23 highway, and 18 combined mpg. This model year stands as the most reliable in the LS’s 2000–2006 production run, logging only 18 total owner complaints—the lowest of any year—with the top issue area being air bags, and carrying zero recalls, meaning it represents the peak of the generation’s dependability.

Model year2006200520042003200220012000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 66 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 66 · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight3812 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the LS of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2003 Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2003Sport Sedan 3.9L V86.50 sec14.90 sec280 hpRWD
2003Sport Sedan 3.9L V86.70 sec15.10 sec280 hpRWD
2003Sport Sedan 3.9L V86.80 sec15.02 sec280 hpRWD
2002Sport Sedan 3.0L V67.80 sec16.00 sec210 hpRWD
2002Sport Sedan 3.0L V67.90 sec16.10 sec210 hpRWD
2000V8 Sedan 3.9L V87.20 sec15.40 sec252 hpRWD
2000V6 Sedan 3.0L V67.40 sec15.70 sec210 hpRWD
2000V8 Sedan 3.9L V87.40 sec15.70 sec252 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 17.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.8
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.75 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number66
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature187-194 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)30.0-55.0
Injector Primary Resistance11-18 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure61-73 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM4000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.007-0.009 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.126 in / 0.752 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.102 in / 0.728 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., step 2: 720 degrees, step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 9059 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8111 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record traces a clear declining arc across the Lincoln LS generation, with owner complaints dropping steadily from 368 in 2000 to just 18 by 2006, while manufacturer TSBs fell from 270 to 8 and recalls remained sporadic throughout. Compared to the 90 complaints and 31 TSBs recorded for 2005, the 2006 model represents a sharp inflection point, posting only 18 complaints and 8 TSBs with zero recalls. For 2006 specifically, the highest-volume complaint areas were Air Bags with 4 filings and Power Train with 3, while the data shows 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints without specifying root causes. As the final year of this data set, 2006 sits at the bottom of this downward trend, implying the platform had shed most of its federal-reporting volatility by the end of its run. With the lowest complaint count, fewest TSBs, and no recalls or investigations on record for the year, the 2006 Lincoln LS emerges as the safest bet of this generation from a federal-data standpoint.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
8
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags4
Power Train3
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2
Electrical System2
Suspension,Engine1
Steering,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 20-22332020-07-13StructureThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…
TSB 19-20262019-02-07StructureSome 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-20262019-02-07StructureSome 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
SSM 460852016-09-21Engine And Engine CoolingThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…
TSB-12-8-12012-08-01Electrical SystemFORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 LS take?

6.9 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 LS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LS get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.