Lincoln LS MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lincoln LS model year from 2000 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the LS has been offered with 3.9L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2004 (up to 21 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Lincoln LS fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2006 18 MPG 3.9L 8-cyl
2005 18–20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl
2004 18–21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl
2003 18–21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl
2002 17–19 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl
2001 17–19 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl
2000 17–18 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl

2006 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2006 LS was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 23 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2005 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2005 LS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 24 20 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 17 24 20 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 16 22 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2004 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2004 LS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 18 25 21 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 24 20 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 21 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 15 23 18 MPG

2003 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2003 LS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 24 20 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG

2002 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2002 LS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 15 22 17 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

2001 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2001 LS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 15 22 17 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

2000 Lincoln LS: engines & MPG

The 2000 LS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
LS 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
LS 3.9L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Lincoln LS get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the LS range from 18 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2004 model year.

What engines does the 2006 Lincoln LS have?

The 2006 LS was EPA-rated with 3.9L 8-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Lincoln LS require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas LS version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Lincoln LS EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lincoln/ls.

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