2005 Lincoln LS

● Typical for this model

2005 Lincoln LS
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:50.344Z

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

2005: 90 complaints

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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%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and starter assembly.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH INJURY

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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 airbags

NHTSA ODI report, 20230411

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, 20200610

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, 20170309

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20130507

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050404 — fuel system, gasoline

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 "SER

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.

Campaign 05V113000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V113000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2004 ◆ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

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