Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Lincoln LS has 1 recall, 90 complaints.
1
Recalls
90
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
05V113000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Lincoln LS 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank needs replacement due to a crack in the fuel tank is causing fumes in the vehicle. Ex... |
| Jul 12, 2020 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated all four tires melted and rusted to the groun... |
| Jun 17, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FORM TH... |
| Jun 9, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15-20 MPH, THE DRIVER'S ... |
| Feb 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able... |
| Oct 8, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | BALL JOINTS, OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND STEERING SECTION GOES BAD, DOING A LOT OF POPPING AND CREAKING. ... |
| May 17, 2018 | WHEELS,STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF A TIRE BLEW OUT... |
| Jan 18, 2018 | ENGINE | OVER HEATS CONSTANTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR DEFFINATLEY MANUFACTURER PROBLEM |
| May 15, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | COILS KEEP FAILING ON LOW MILEAGE CAR. ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH VARIOUS COMPONENTS AND SECURITY ALARM ... |
| Mar 28, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | DROVE ABOUT 30 MILES SLOW DOWN TO A RED LIGHT WHEN ENGINE WENT INTO FAILSAFE MODE BUT DID NOT THROW ... |
| Mar 20, 2017 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK THEN WHEN IAM READY TO PULL OFF IT STUCK IN PARK PLUS MY AIRBAG LIGHT W... |
| Feb 26, 2017 | AIR BAGS | THE 2005 LINCOLN LS LEFT THE ROAD, HIT A DITCH, AND OVERTURNED SEVERAL TIMES IN A FIELD. THE VEHICLE... |
| Aug 7, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE CAR TURNS ON AND RUNS BUT LOSES POWER RANDOMLY. IT EITHER SPUTTERS DEAD OR STALLS AND BACKFIRES.... |
| Jun 30, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | ETC ENGINE FAIL SAFE - ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL REPLACED WITH OE... CONTINUES TO PRODUCE AN ETC E... |
| Mar 3, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS... |
| Nov 16, 2014 | VISIBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES | HAD JUST COME OFF FREEWAY AND PARKED. NOTICED THAT CLIMATE CONTROL WAS BLOWING HOT AIR (EXCESSIVELY)... |
| Aug 10, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ... |
| Jun 24, 2014 | WHEELS | WHEELS WERE FOUND TO BE DELAMINATING AND SEPARATING AT THE BASE MATERIAL LEVEL. ALL FOUR WHEELS . ON... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IT WAS DRIVING FINE ONE DAY UNTIL I WENT TO START IT. IT SAID ETC ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE, CHECK PARKI... |
| Sep 21, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION COILS WERE REPLACED FRE... |