Complaints
132
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Lincoln Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:63,086 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:52,140 mi
#39 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:70,893 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Lincoln Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 1 | — | 63,086 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | — | — | 52,140 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 70,893 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | — | 50,475 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 63,188 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 75,424 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 46,973 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 76,036 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 119,792 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 5 | — | — | 40,819 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 62,467 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 62,952 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 79,538 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 51,800 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 | — | — | 63,533 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 108,319 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 39,098 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 11,450 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 109,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 34,600 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 1,850 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 33,450 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 3,590 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 96,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,086
POWER TRAIN
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,140
ENGINE
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,893
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,475
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,188
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,424
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,973
WHEELS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,036
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,792
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,819
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,467
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,952
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,538
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,800
PARKING BRAKE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,533
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,319
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,098
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,450
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,500
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,000
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,600
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,850
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,450
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,590
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
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