KnownCarProblems2005 Lincoln LS Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lincoln LS, most often about the engine (24% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 5th of 7 LS model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Lincoln LS problems
Engine
22 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the check engine and wrench warning lights illuminated. Whenever the lights were illuminated, the vehicle would decelerate and then stall for approximately three seconds. The engine would have to be turned off and then restarted in order for the…
I have three major problems with my 2005 Lincoln LS. The first problem is I have a hard reverse and the gears stick between 30-35 MPH as I accelerate. Sometimes it has a hard bump once it starts accelerating! The second problem is that I have replaced two ignition coils within a year apart and now I have two more…
Electrical
21 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, starter assembly, ignition.
Ford Lincoln mercury~manufacture warranty extended on ignition coil - but each time ignition coil goes out it causes numerous "other repairs" costing $900+ each time.~ vehicles begins to run rough, the temperature gauge goes to top, the car looses power (while in traffic even though foot on accelerator) will not…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was becoming stuck while attempting to operate the vehicle. While driving less than 65 MPH, she felt as if something were stuck underneath the accelerator pedal and it would resist force. The dealer could not duplicate the failure…
Transmission
17 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My Lincoln LS 2005 was doing fine than 53000 miles hits that's nothing on vehicles and. My transmission is jumping gears four and five are horrible I cant exceed 55mph ..id understand on a vehicle that has 160000 miles but I mean 53000 give me a financial break. I bought this car thinking nice shape mint condition but…
The transmission shift abruptly and very hard gear shifts at times. I also had the car loose complete power while driving at low speeds. I would press the accelerator but the car would not respond to the throttle input.
Fuel system
14 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The car will suddenly surge or die out while driving. Can occur at any time while driving, did it to me multiple times, whether in idle or on the highway going 50+MPH. I am trying to get the part replaced from the dealer. The part is on backorder, seemingly there is a large number of these going bad and not enough new…
It was driving fine one day until I went to start it. It said etc engine fail safe mode, check parking brake and something about the gears. It starts sometimes, I've had it shut down while doing 50 MPH and lose steering and bad braking. This is a potential hazard for my newborn in the car. Now it wont start and no one…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, sidewall, bead.
I have a repeated problem where excessive corrosion around the wheel rim causes a loss of tire pressure. I have to repeatedly have a mechanic grind and reseal the wheel rim. Bead sealer alone is ineffective due to the level of corrosion. I can lose 15 -20 lbs of pressure in an hour when this occurs. I have had two…
Lincoln LS '05 with eagle gt hr 225/55 16, numerous flat tires on all 4, some tires as many as three nails or screws. Steel belts unable to resist puncture. All filled with slime now. Lots of tread left. -won't balance, shudders at 70mph. -pulls to the left. Tried alignments and swapping tires and wheels all around.…
Air bags
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
I was driving in glennie mi on vacation and the drivers side airbag went off. I was not in any accident, nothing hit my car. I was driving around 40-50 MPH. I now have a bruise under my left shoulder and have had several headaches.
The 2005 Lincoln LS left the road, hit a ditch, and overturned several times in a field. The vehicle overturned side to side. The airbags did not deploy during the crash. The driver seat and the passenger seat we're both occupied at the time of the crash. We do not believe that the accident was caused by in a faulty…
Speed control
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
The car will suddenly surge or die out while driving. Can occur at any time while driving, did it to me multiple times, whether in idle or on the highway going 50+MPH. I am trying to get the part replaced from the dealer. The part is on backorder, seemingly there is a large number of these going bad and not enough new…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was becoming stuck while attempting to operate the vehicle. While driving less than 65 MPH, she felt as if something were stuck underneath the accelerator pedal and it would resist force. The dealer could not duplicate the failure…
Brakes
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
It was driving fine one day until I went to start it. It said etc engine fail safe mode, check parking brake and something about the gears. It starts sometimes, I've had it shut down while doing 50 MPH and lose steering and bad braking. This is a potential hazard for my newborn in the car. Now it wont start and no one…
As soon as the warranty expired the vehicle began to have intermittent error messages about the parking brake needing service and the climate control began to blow only hot air. Vehicle has very low miles, garaged meticulously, serviced. Lincoln contacted about the issue and was told I needed to have dealer run…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Lincoln LS recalls
Fuel system: storage
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Full defect summary
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 potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. The "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Lincoln LS
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln LS?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (21 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); transmission (17 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln LS have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 18, 2005 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Lincoln LS?
- It is 5th of 7 LS model years by number of complaints, with 90 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.