HI! New guy: Are all 2003 LS8's "sports"?

[TNHighwayman]

Hello from the new guy. I have been lurking on this website for a few weeks and am getting ready to pull the trigger on a 2003 Lincoln LS-8 with 37,000 miles.

The seller is saying that it has a "sport appearance" package, but is unsure about if it has the sport suspension. He says all 2003's with V-8's automatically have the sport suspension.

I HAVE to have the sport suspension. Is there a way to tell from looking at the car, or door tag..

Is there anywhere I can go to confirm that this car has sport suspension if I were to get the VIN# ?

Thanks guys
Brett
Tennessee

 

[lsemex04]

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=88547

 

[G-RELL]

I cant imagine the made a sport model without sport suspension...

 

[LeaSr77]

There is no way to tell from looking at the car weather or not it has the sport supension. I think it may be in the VIN number but I'm sure others will chime in. There was a recent thread where people listed sites where you can run the VIN.

 

[TNHighwayman]

Okay let me try that hotlink posted above.. what "phrase" or code should I be looking for?
Thanks for the quick reply!!

 

[TNHighwayman]

Vehicle:

LINCOLN LS V8 4 DOOR SEDAN
Year:2003
Build Date:June 21, 2003


Code Description

AAFAA WITHOUT FLEET RELATED ITEMS
AAGBA WIXOM PLANT BUILD
AAHAB U.S. SALES
AALAA WITHOUT SPECIAL EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
AAMAB CONVENIENCE GROUP
AB2AA WITHOUT APPEARANCE GROUP
AD2AB FEATURE CONTENT GROUP 1
AD6BB MID YEAR CHANGE PROGRAM CONTROL
ADMAA WITHOUT SAFETY PACK
ADPAA WITHOUT LUXURY PACKAGE
AEAAA WITHOUT SPECIAL LANGUAGE LABELS
AEDAB OWNER HAND BOOK PACK
B2GBC SOLAR TINTED WINDSHIELD
BBDAA WITHOUT INTER CLADDING SURFACES
BBHAB FRONT THROW IN CARPET FLR MATS
BBIAB REAR THROW IN CARPET FLR MATS
BSBAG ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/COMPAS
BSDCS DRV PWR/HEATED/MEM/PUDDLE LAMP
BSFCS PASS PWR/HTD/MEM/PUDDLE LAMP MIRROR
BVRAC FRONT 2-WAY HEADRESTRAINTS
BVSAD POWER DRIVER SEAT RECLINER
BVTAD POWER PASSENGER SEAT RECLINER
BVUAC LUMBAR SEAT SUPT-PWR L/H SIDE
BVVAC LUMBAR SEAT SUPT-PWR R/H SIDE
BWEAD REAR HEADRESTRAINT-INTEGRATED
BY1AD HEATED/COOLED WITH 10 WAY POWER PASSENGER SEAT
BY2AD WITH PASS HEATED AND COOLED SEAT
BY3AA WITHOUT REAR HEATED SEAT
C9LAB ENGINE OIL COOLER
CBBAB POWER LOCK GROUP
CBFAE WITH ILLUMINATED DOOR ENTRY KEYPAD
CFFAE AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WIPER
CFHAB HEATED WSHIELD WIPER BLADE
CHAAC POWER SLIDE SUN ROOF
CJFAA WITHOUT TRANSIT COATING
CLUAA WITHOUT REAR BUMPER SENSOR DEVICE
CLVAB FRT LICENSE PLATE BRKT/HOLDER
CP1AA WITHOUT AIR CURTAIN RESTRAINT
CP2AA NOT DEFINED
D17AE SPARE WHEEL-MINI ALUM
D3KJD P235/50VR17 A/S BSW TIRES
D3MAJ 17 MINI-SPARE TIRE
DEBAA WITHOUT IMMERSION HEATER
DWAAE SPECIAL SUSPENSION
FEFAB ANTI-SPIN TRACT BRAKES W/O IVD
FJFAC WITH MAN TRANS SHIFTER KNOB-LEATHER
FLNAB MANUAL SHIFT AUTO TRANS
FLSAB KEY/BRK/GEAR SHFI/LOC-CABLE
FS00B STANDARD FRONT SEAT
GBVAF UNLEADED FUEL CAPABILITY
GCDAD ADJUSTABLE PEDALS WITH MEMORY
GRBAA WITHOUT STEERING COLUMN LOCK
GTAAE STEERING WHEEL-LEATHER WRAPPED
HDHAB MPH/KPH SPEEDOMETER
HIBAA WITHOUT ACOUSTICAL WARNING SYSTEM
HKDAB MESSAGE CENTER
HNAAD PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT
IBAFA AM/FM STEREO WITH 6-CD CHANGER
IBMAB NAAO RADIO FREQUENCY
IDAAE AUDIOPHILE SOUND SYSTEM WITH 9 SPEAKERS & STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
IEQAA WITHOUT TELEMATICS MICROPHONE
JBBAB HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
JBCAA WITHOUT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
JBGAA WITHOUT SIDE REPEAT FLASHERS
JDJAA WITHOUT REAR FOG LAMPS
JZAAA WITHOUT BATTERY CUT OFF RELAY
MD0N0 NAAO MARKET DERIVATIVE
SBRAA WITHOUT SPECIAL BUILD REQUIREMENT
TAPAA WITHOUT B&A CONTROL CODES ISSUE 030388
TAQAA WITHOUT B&A CONTROL CODES (9270)
TASCC NOT DEFINED
TCMA5 3W43-18B036-LA LEFT/FR SPRING/SHOCK
TCNA5 3W43-5310-LA R/F SPG/SHK
TCPAQ 3W43-18W002-FA LEFT RR SPRING/SHOCK
TCQAQ 3W43-5560-FA RIGHT/RR SPRING/SHOCK
TDAAB HORN CHIRP ENABLED
YC1AJ IBAFA/IDAAE
YCLAE HTD/CLD STS-D/P W/PERF PREM LE
YZBBE 220A

 

[joegr]

DWAAE SPECIAL SUSPENSION

It's sport suspension.

 

[lsemex04]

Code Description

CBFAE WITH ILLUMINATED DOOR ENTRY KEYPAD



can someone Explain About this? didn't know

 

[TNHighwayman]

Have been going back and forth between black and red.. it's looking like black!

 

[hinzy]

CBFAE WITH ILLUMINATED DOOR ENTRY KEYPAD

can someone Explain About this? didn't know

Keypad on drivers door

 

[lsemex04]

Keypad on drivers door

yeah i know but what ILUMINATED STANDS FOR IT LIGHT UP?

 

[hinzy]

yeah i know but what ILUMINATED STANDS FOR IT LIGHT UP?

Yes

 

[RigsLS]

No Mex, you can't change that to blue LED's also !!!!

 

[lsemex04]

Yes

NEW TO ME
nice any pictures

 

[TrickVert]

Have been going back and forth between black and red.. it's looking like black!

Get the red.

Andy (Crying because mine is now gone.)

 

[TNHighwayman]

I couldn't find a red one with black interior. I love the black interior.

 

[joegr]

NEW TO ME
nice any pictures

I guess that means you don't use the keypad?

It lights up after you press the first button on it. That's a pain in the dark because you have to count over to the correct first button to press.

I modified the keypad on one of the cars I used to have (I had to replace the pad because it failed, so why not improve it). I put high efficiency red LEDs in and wired it so that it glowed dimly all the time the key was off. (Current consumption was about 1/1000 of an amp, so no battery drain issue.)

 

[lsemex04]

I guess that means you don't use the keypad?

It lights up after you press the first button on it. That's a pain in the dark because you have to count over to the correct first button to press.

I modified the keypad on one of the cars I used to have (I had to replace the pad because it failed, so why not improve it). I put high efficiency red LEDs in and wired it so that it glowed dimly all the time the key was off. (Current consumption was about 1/1000 of an amp, so no battery drain issue.)

yes you re right i never used it because don't know the passcode last owner never gave it to me,

 

[jjcool00]

yes you re right i never used it because don't know the passcode last owner never gave it to me,

You MAY be able to locate the code on your trunk arm. Take a look mine is there.

 

[lsemex04]

You MAY be able to locate the code on your trunk arm. Take a look mine is there.

thanks i hope is there

 

[hinzy]

You MAY be able to locate the code on your trunk arm. Take a look mine is there.

thanks i hope is there

that's the first I've ever heard that, and it's not on mine.... I got mine from the dealer last time I was there.

 

[lsemex04]

that's the first I've ever heard that, and it's not on mine.... I got mine from the dealer last time I was there.

how much$$$

 

[hinzy]

how much$$$

Think they told me it would be $25, but it wasn't on the itemized bill when I paid. I had other things done so I paid for it indirectly :shifty:

 

[joegr]

that's the first I've ever heard that, and it's not on mine.... I got mine from the dealer last time I was there.

I've had Grand Marquises (Is that the plural of Marquis?) that had the factory code on the trunk hinge, but the only place my LSes have it is on the card in the owners manual.

BTW, for any that don't know, once you have the factory code, you can assign your own personal codes that are easier to remember.

 

[TNHighwayman]

Well it looks like a done deal, I have to drive from TN to Cleveland, Ohio to get the car Saturday. It's a long way to have to go for a car.

I had a really hard time finding an red or black (with black int) LS8 with low miles. We have agreed on a $11,283 price. Pretty good I guess considering the low mileage.

I hope the car lives up to it's online pictures.

You guys have been a big help, and I'll be glad to be back into a Ford product.. honestly.