2006 Lincoln LS
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
2006: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 354 |
| 2001 | 240 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 91 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 18 total reports mention: engine.
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The fan does not run. Caused the intake manifold to warp and the motor oil and antifreeze to bleed into eachother. Eventually the engine will crack if issue remains unaddressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-24
Also filed under Suspension
Electrical system
4 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
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When driving the car stall and I get this message on th car etc engine failsafe mode.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-24
Air bags
4 of 18 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing inflator module and frontal.
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Driver side curtain air bag deployed for no apparent reason. Traveling east on i-94, in milwaukee, wi, about 9200 east. Conditions: 12:45 pm, 37 degrees, light rain. We had been driving about 20 minutes. Engine was completely warm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-20
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln LS. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The contact sustained arm injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the cause of failure could not be determined.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-07
In a severe crash where my 2006 lincln LS airbags did not deploy. The passenger airbag opened after the fact but the driver airbag or side airbags did not deploy. I had severe crush damage to the front of the vehicle as well as the undercarriage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-18
Vehicle speed control
3 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Power train
3 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift.
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My car rolled backward out of a parking spot at a mall. When it came to rest upon the bumper of a truck, it was still in park. The windows were up and the doors were locked. It was witnessed rolling backward with no one in the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Lincoln LS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln LS?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 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.