2004 Lincoln LS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
59,925 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 80 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 91 complaints (16.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 18 | 19.8% |
| Braking behavior | 18 | 19.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 14 | 15.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 |
Electrical System: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling: 15; Vehicle Speed Control: 14; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Air Bags: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 7; Power Train: 6; Air Bags:Side/Window: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 4
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2004: 7; 2005: 8; 2006: 6; 2007: 3; 2008: 5; 2009: 14; 2010: 18; 2011: 9; 2012: 6; 2013: 5; 2014: 5; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 18 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10102045 · 2004-12-02 (December 2, 2004)
VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. A WEEK AGO VEHICLE DIED AT THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10102045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107222 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 2005)
WHILE SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK BLEMISH IN REAR LEATER SEATS. ENGINE STALLS OUT AND OCCASIONS SURGES/HESITATES. VERY HARD 1-2 SHIFT AND TRANSMISSION HUNTS 4-5 SHIFT. NO PROBLEM FOUND. TRANSMISSION WAS UPGRADED FOR 2004 LS TO SYNCRO TYPE, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR A CRISP 1-2 SHIFT. UNDER LOAD GOING UP HILLS VEHICL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10107222 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071894 · 2004-04-30 (April 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ENGAGED WITHIN SECONDS. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS FLAT BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND INDICATED THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A COMPUTER FAILURE AND THE ENGINEERS ARE WORKING ON IT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 12 DAYS, IN WHICH THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES WHILES BEING TEST DRIVEN. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10080323 · 2004-07-02 (July 2, 2004)
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE, IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10080323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149753 · 2006-01-23 (January 23, 2006)
2004 LINCOLN LS V8 SPORT BUCKED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED CODE 92106 TP SENSOR. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, SUCH AS ERRATIC SHIFTING, HARSH ENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE. IN JAN 2005 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL WHICH STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID FORMULATION THAT, OVER TIME MAY CAUSE DELAYED AND HARSH REVERSE TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT. THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERS…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,945 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149753 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214891 · 2008-01-15 (January 15, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND REALIZED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED. WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF FOR 24-36 HOURS, THE BATTERY DIES. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE STILL CONTINUED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,400.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10330298 · 2010-05-13 (May 13, 2010)
DRIVING DOWN ROAD - ETC ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE LIGHT COMES ON, AND CAR DRIVES TERRIBLE AND SLOW. THEN, AS DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD, ABS LIGHT AND CHECK AUTOTRAC LIGHT COME ON. PULLED OVER TO WAIT TO FOR TOW TRUCK, AS FORD PLACE TOLD ME THE CAR WOULD EVENTUALLY SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY IF I KEPT DRIVING IT (I WAS JUST TRYING TO DRIVE IT TO THE FORD PLACE) PROBLEM ENDED UP BEING THROTTLE BODY, WHICH WAS REPLACED FOR $1255 PARTS & LABOR. AFTER THROTTLE BODY REPLACED, REAR WHEEL SENSOR FOR ABS IS BAD, AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $220. I TOLD THEM TO HOLD…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10330298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247234 · 2008-10-30 (October 30, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN LS. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY BEGAN TO MOVE, IT FAILED TO GAIN SPEED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WITHIN THREE WEEKS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WERE MADE ON MORE THAT ONE OCCASION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE PROFUSELY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,231 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,200. UPDATED 12/11/08 *BF THE ENGINE LEAKED OIL, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A …
Owner-reported narrative. 53,231 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247234 at NHTSA ↗