2005 Lincoln LS engine problems
22 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Lincoln LS, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: the contact stated the check engine light and other lights illuminated. The vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH. The mechanic reset the warning lights. But was unable to diagnose the cause of the problem. The warning lights illuminated again. This time the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 MPH..
Coils keep failing on low mileage car. Electrical issues with various components and security alarm goes off many times each day.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Lincoln LS
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints