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Hey guys. After 177k miles, it's time to replace the ole 5r55s in my 2003 LS V8 Sport. I'm sure it needs a minimum of a new front pump and servo bore work. Please advise of good sources for quality used or rebuilt transmissions. Are the V6 transmissions identical? Which years/models (V6/V8)...

My driver's seat in my 2003 LS V8 was ripped by my trustworthy mechanic. He gave me a nice credit on my bill. Where can I get a factory replacement? Even used? Color light gray? Thanks in advance.

Hey guys. My mechanic put a big rip in the leather of my driver seat. What is the best source for ordering an OEM replacement leather? I can't seem to find it on any official Ford/Lincoln parts source. If unavailable, what is a good source for quality complete matching front seat leathers...

OK 2003 LS V8 experts. Here’s one for ya. I still enjoy driving mine, except first start in the mornings when the outside temps are below 60 degrees. Here are the symptoms. With cool morning temps, she starts right up, goes to 1500 rpm for about 20 seconds, then the idle slides down to a very...

They are really not valve cover gaskets, right? Aren't they really COP cover gaskets?

Hey all. I returned from Iraq to find that my A/C only blows cool air, not cold. My vent only pumps out hot air, not ambient air from outside, and my radio and A/C control faceplates on my dash are hot to the touch. I'm thinking that the valves for the vents are mixed up and a bunch of hot...

I will be deployed overseas for 4 months at a time. Is there anything special you guys would do to prep the LS for storage? Battery: Should I disconnect and place on trickle charger? Fuel: Should I add a fuel stabilizer and keep the tank full? Tires: Should I suspend the beast up on...

...on my '03 LS V8? I keep getting a P0108 code. I already thoroughly cleaned the MAF sensor and wiring with the proper respective cleaners. I think my next step would be to clean the electrical contacts at the ESM, then replace the ESM if that doesn't do the trick. Any other ideas of what...

Hey dudes, Is there any common problem with the LS MAP sensor or wiring harness? I got a P0108 code, showing: MAP/BARO Circuit, High Output ??? I thought I would check for loose connections and shorts. Also, is the MAP sensor relatively easy to replace? I just did my front O2...

I have been getting a check engine light for a few days on my 03 LS 3.9L. No misfiring, as I have plenty of experience with those nasty coils. I just changed my front two O2 sensors just for grins, to see if he check engine light would stay off. I unplugged my battery assuming it would reset...

The electric cooling fan on my 03 LS V8 had been coming on for months. The problem was the cheap plastic thermostat housing ear clips that retain the thermostat broke off. The thermostat was not sitting properly, thereby causing the engine to run a half of a millimeter high on the temp guage...

For some reason, my son wants an LS like mine. I have an '03 V8 Sport. Have had lots of coils replaced, complete A/C pump and manifold, and now have constant fan running issues without any overheating. If he were to buy an LS, is there a year and model (V6, V8) that has fewer mechanical...

My fan still comes on full speed after 5 miles of driving, even when it is 60 degrees and raining. I saw a post by someone that had a mangled thermostat housing that was causing similar problems. I know for a fact that my thermostast housing is mangled inside. I replaced the thermostast a few...

Okay, my 03 LS V8's electric cooling fan comes on after 5 minutes of diving, even when it is 60 degrees F outside and raining. I had the dealer replace the coolant, put in a new thermostat, bleed the system. I took it in again for a pressure test and a rebleed. No air was in the system and no...

I've seen some posts saying to bleed the system several times to totally get rid of all air in the system. I had the coolant flushed, refilled and bled at the Ford dealer. If bleeding several times is necessary, wouldn't the dealer know this and have done it? I have never done a bleed...

My Lemon LS has been in the Ford shop over a dozen times in the past 6 years. Probably had about 12 COPs replaced, tranny rebuilt, AC totally rebuilt, new steering rack, yada yada yada...oh yea, I also had the Degas bottle replaced a few years back. So... Now the sucker is running just a...

I've had this car for 6 years. Been in about 8 times for coil issues, a steering rack replacement, a transmission rebuild (at 33K) and a host of other issues. I assume the coil issues will continue since Ford doesn't know how to maufacture a better replacement product. Started changing them...

I'm new here, so please forgive me for probably asking this question for probably the umpteenth time. I have one of those 2003 LS V8s with never-ending ignition coil problems. I am now over the 100K "limited" Customer Satisfaction Program, and have since paid twice this year alone for coil...