2005 LINCOLN LS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
132
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 LINCOLN LS
The 2005 LINCOLN LS has received a total of 132 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (17 complaints), Power Train (11 complaints), and Engine (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 LINCOLN LS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 LINCOLN LS, potentially affecting up to 56 vehicles.
Recall 05V113000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 56 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 LINCOLN LS
132 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 LINCOLN LS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated all four tires melted and rusted to the ground and the belly of the vehicle fell out. The contact also stated the vehicle was overheated. There were no warning lights. The contact put tape underneath the engine to keep it in place. The contact drove the vehicle to the local mechanic which diagnosed the failure with a tire stripped. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000
The fuel tank needs replacement due to a crack in the fuel tank is causing fumes in the vehicle. Exactly like the recall of 2005 Lincoln LS, that the dealership cannot find because it is more than 15 years.
Safety Rating for the 2005 LINCOLN LS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 LINCOLN LS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 LINCOLN LS
Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 LINCOLN LS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSP 07M07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LINCOLN LS AND FORD THUNDERBIRD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.9L ENGINE WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE ON IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLIES AND ON 2003 MY VEHICLES ONLY , ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKETS. *PE
08-N-01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
LINCOLN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2003-2005 LINCOLN LS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DURATEC 3.0L 4V ENGINE. PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
0565 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NO START, ROUGH IDLE, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P0173, P2195, P2197, P0420, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. *TT
052308 — PARKING BRAKE
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. *AK
18133 — TIRES
P225/55R16 CONTINENTAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIRE CUPPING/FEATHER EDGE WEAR AT LOW TIRE MILEAGE (UNDER 24,000 MILES/39,000 KM). OASIS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 LINCOLN LS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN LS
- 2000 LINCOLN LS — 458 complaints
- 2001 LINCOLN LS — 319 complaints
- 2002 LINCOLN LS — 179 complaints
- 2003 LINCOLN LS — 113 complaints
- 2004 LINCOLN LS — 140 complaints
- 2005 LINCOLN LS (current)
- 2006 LINCOLN LS — 25 complaints
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