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2004 Lincoln LS: complaints, problems and recalls

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.

Owner-reported patterns

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.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation1819.8%
Braking behavior1819.8%
Transmission and shifting1415.4%
Electrical and battery issues55.5%
Steering behavior22.2%

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.

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
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System15
Engine And Engine Cooling15
Vehicle Speed Control14
Power Train:Automatic Transmission11
Air Bags7
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine7
Power Train6
Air Bags:Side/Window5

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.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00018
25,000 to 49,99915
50,000 to 74,99920
75,000 to 99,99912
100,000 to 149,99911
150,000 and above4

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.

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
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20047
20058
20066
20073
20085
200914
201018
20119
20126
20135
20145
20151
20161
20171
20191
20201

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.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10056494 · 2004-02-04 (February 4, 2004)

THE HORN ON MY CAR DOES NOT BLOW AT TIMES. THE DEALER SAID TO SIMPLY PUSH HARDER. DEALER CHECKED ANOTHER SIMILAR CAR ON THE LOT AND SAID IT WAS THE SAME. WHEN THE HORN IS NEEDED IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO THINK "PUSH THE HORN HARDER". MY CAR IS NEW AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 8 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056494 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 10079278 · 2004-06-15 (June 15, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING CONSUMER WAS SIDE IMPACTED ON DRIVER SIDE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *LA

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10079278 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 10086398 · 2004-08-08 (August 8, 2004)

MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING ON THE PA. TURNPIKE WHEN A TRACTOR TRAILER BLEW A TIRE. I STRUCK A SMALL PIECE OF THE TIRE AND THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR CANOPY AND SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, INJURING MY WIFE AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT!*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 3,972 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086398 at NHTSA ↗

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 10108826 · 2004-12-10 (December 10, 2004)

THE CONSUMER CONSTANTLY EXPERIENCED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. *BF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. WHEN THE CRUISE WAS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD SKIP, WHEN RETURNING TO THE CENTER FROM A LEFT TURN THE SIGNAL WOULD NOT CUT OFF AT TIMES, THE ENGINE WOULD RACE AT LOW SPEEDS AND DID NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, AND THE ENGINE WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE. *SC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10108826 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.