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- MY2000–2006
Lincoln LS MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2000–2006
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lincoln LS fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lincoln LS for 7 model years, 2000 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined and costing $4,460 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2004 LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, at 21 MPG.
Lincoln LS MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2006 (2000) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2005 | 18–20 | $4,020–$4,460 |
| 2004 | 18–21 | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2003 | 18–21 | $3,830–$4,460 |
| 2002 | 17–19 | $4,230–$4,730 |
| 2001 | 17–19 | $4,230–$4,730 |
| 2000 | 17–18 | $4,460–$4,730 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lincoln LS generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2006 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lincoln LS's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln LS run 17–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 18 MPG.
Which Lincoln LS model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004 Lincoln LS LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Lincoln LS cost to fuel per year?
For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,460 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,460.
Has the Lincoln LS's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 18 MPG in both 2000 and 2006.
Which Lincoln LS model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.