2005 Lincoln LS
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.
- Complaints
- 90
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 90 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 354 |
| 2001 | 240 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 91 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and starter assembly.
Power train
19% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
Air bags
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able to move out of my seat and yet I was stuck behind the steering wheel behind smashed impacted buckled, steering wheel did not deploy the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-11
Also filed under Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving at 15-20 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to neck and medical attention was provided.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-10
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-09
Vehicle speed control
10% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was completely stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake. The car suddenly lurched on it's own. My reaction was to apply both feet to the brake with force.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-04-04Fuel system, gasoline05V113000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V113000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2005 Lincoln LS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Lincoln LS is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln LS?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln LS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.