MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lincoln LS

● Typical for this model
2004 Lincoln LS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:06.847Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
91
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 354 complaints 2000 2001: 240 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 68 complaints 2003 2004: 91 complaints 2004 91 2005: 90 complaints 2005 2006: 18 complaints 2006
2000: 354 complaints 2000 2001: 240 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 68 complaints 2003 2004: 91 complaints 2004 91 2005: 90 complaints 2005 2006: 18 complaints 2006
2000: 354 complaints 2000 2001: 240 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 68 complaints 2003 2004: 91 complaints 2004 91 2005: 90 complaints 2005 2006: 18 complaints 2006

2004: 91 complaints

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YearComplaints
2000354
2001240
2002121
200368
200491
200590
200618

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

29% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

CRASH

Power train

21% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE

Electrical system

20% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Dt: contact states while parking the vehicle it accelerated and crashed into a building. The vehicle was towed to a local service dealer, they were going to repair the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-20

Air bags

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving in the evening, on a slightly winding, smooth, gravel road at about 30 to 35 MPH, temperature about 34 degrees f, the airbag in the passenger seat deployed. There was not any form or type of collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-10

Also filed under Seats

While traveling at 40 MPH on flat, smooth two lane roadway the driver side curtain and side seat airbags deployed striking driver on left shoulder and facial area. There was no side impact or rough road prior to deployment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-30

Also filed under Seats

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, she lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road, crashing into a tree. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-21

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Lincoln LS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Lincoln LS is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lincoln LS?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Lincoln LS have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.