MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lincoln LS

● Typical for this model
2004 Lincoln LS
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:32.499Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln LS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2000: 354 complaints 2000 2001: 240 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 68 complaints 2003 2004: 91 complaints 2004 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%

29% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and horn.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20050620

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20171210

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, 20140430

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, 20130221

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2005 ◆ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ◆ 2002

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.