MYRModel Year Report

2005 Lincoln LS

● Typical for this model
2005 Lincoln LS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:29.313Z

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, 2005 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
2005: 90 complaints
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YearComplaints
2000354
2001240
2002121
200368
200491
200590
200618

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

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 (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V113000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln LS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.