Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Lincoln ls has 0 recalls, 90 complaints.
0
Recalls
90
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Lincoln LS 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION IN THESE CARS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THEY WILL STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING ... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | HI. I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND I KEPT SMELLING GAS VERY BAD. TO THE POINT THE WHOLE HOUSE SMELT AND WHEN ... |
| Dec 9, 2017 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | WHILE DRIVING IN THE EVENING, ON A SLIGHTLY WINDING, SMOOTH, GRAVEL ROAD AT ABOUT 30 TO 35 MPH, TEMP... |
| Jan 15, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | NORMAL CLEAR WEATHER DRIVING DOWN BUSY STREET WHEN CARE SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN ALMOST RESULTING IN A C... |
| Jan 20, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WAS COMING HOME FROM THE STORE I WAS GOING 55MPH AND OUT OF NO WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF....PULL... |
| Oct 12, 2014 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON A DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER CEILING AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM THE FRONT SEAT TO THE... |
| Sep 25, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A RE... |
| Jun 2, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | BRAND NEW BATTERY IN CAR. COME OUT TO START CAR. BATTERY IS DEAD. MY MECHANIC HAS CAR FOR THREE DA... |
| Apr 28, 2014 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH ON FLAT, SMOOTH TWO LANE ROADWAY THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND SIDE SEAT AIR... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | NO BRAKES TILL ENGINE WARMS UP. PEDAL GOOD BUT NO BRAKES. NEW PADS AND ROTORS. NO IDIOT LITE. ME... |
| Jul 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | CARS STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON HIGHWAY OR SIDE STREET. *TR |
| Jun 28, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM ... |
| May 24, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND BEFOR... |
| Feb 12, 2013 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, ... |
| Dec 2, 2012 | PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES | FILLED CAR WITH GAS. PULLED UP TO ENTER ROADWAY AND HAD TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC. WHEN I TRIED TO MOVE ... |
| Sep 6, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | DRIVING DOWN THE SIDE STREET AND MY CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. READS ETC .START UP WILL MOVE ABOUT 1/4... |
| May 30, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STA... |
| Nov 15, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I SHOULD HAVE DONE MY HOMEWORK PRIOR TO PURCHASING THIS CAR USED. 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, CAR STAR... |
| Oct 14, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | GOING FROM A STOP OR ACCELERATING ON THE HIGH WAY THE CAR WILL THROW A ETC CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WO... |
| Aug 21, 2011 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC PANEL ON THE REAR OF THE... |