Complaints
140
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Lincoln Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:75,278 mi
#215 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:62,008 mi
#314 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:56,007 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lincoln Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | — | 75,278 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 62,008 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 2 | — | 56,007 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 43,309 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 1 | — | 118,354 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | 1 | — | 62,492 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | 1 | 99,995 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 | 1 | — | 30,274 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 94,434 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,278
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,008
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,007
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,309
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,354
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,492
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,995
Air Bags:Side/Window
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,274
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,434
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Lincoln Ls — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Lincoln Ls reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Lincoln Ls has 140 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Ls?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 75,278 mi); Engine & Cooling (15 complaints, avg 62,008 mi); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints, avg 56,007 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Lincoln Ls?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,344 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Lincoln Ls?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lincoln Ls include 11 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Lincoln Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Lincoln Ls as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Lincoln Ls?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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