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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:75,278 mi
#215 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:62,008 mi
#314 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | 75,278 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | — | — | 62,008 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 2 | — | 56,007 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 43,309 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 1 | — | 118,354 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | 1 | — | 62,492 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | 1 | 99,995 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 5 | 1 | — | 30,274 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | 1 | — | 94,434 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 60,267 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 4 | — | — | 46,527 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 106,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 29,161 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 68,967 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 89,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 70,836 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 34,260 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 95,760 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | 12,912 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 29,088 mi | |
| 1 | — | — | 122,448 mi | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 36,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 8 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 44,780 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — | 64,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 92 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 4,945 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 | — | — | — |
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