There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Lincoln LS, but owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Lincoln LS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | |
| Power Train | 19 | |
| Electrical System | 18 | |
| Air Bags | 15 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | |
| Equipment | 7 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | |
| Seats | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 11
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 5
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 2
- Electrical System › Horn — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Lincoln LS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 200,000 miles · reported Jan 2, 2020
The transmission in these cars go out without warning. They will stop the vehicle from accelerating when driving down the road. You will have to pull over and once you pullover and come to a complete stop it will not let the car engage into gear and move.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 150,000 miles · reported Sep 30, 2019
Hi. I bought this car and I kept smelling gas very bad. To the point the whole house smelt and when I park the car I can smell it. I figured there had to be a problem but could not find a leak. I decided to look online and found lincoln had a recall for defective gas tanks which has the symptoms I'm encountering. Its a high safety issue which can start a fire and or have health issues with me and the kids. Well turns out my car with that VIN did not have a recall even though there was a recall for same year and make but not mine for some reason. It is obvious that my vehicle needed to be…
Air Bags · at 121,000 miles · reported Dec 10, 2017
While driving in the evening, on a slightly winding, smooth, gravel road at about 30 to 35 MPH, temperature about 34 degrees f, the airbag in the passenger seat deployed. There was not any form or type of collision. During the time I have had the car, about 2 years, there has not been any form of collision damage, as far as I know there was not any prior history of any type of collision damage. There was an occupant in the seat, his shoulder felt sore and his hearing was affected at the time.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 105,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2016
Normal clear weather driving down busy street when care suddenly slowed down almost resulting in a collision with vehicles behind me. The engine stopped , I restarted with very limited drivability the etc failsafe mode kicked in for no apparent reason this issue must be addressed before someone is seriously injured.
Exterior Lighting · at 109,132 miles · reported Jan 21, 2015
Was coming home from the store I was going 55mph and out of no where the headlights turn off....pulled over turned off the car then back on and work for like a min then again I almost crash because no light..a 15min drive home became 50min had to be pulling over all the way home....due to the lights turning off on there own...
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Lincoln LS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Lincoln LS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lincoln LS?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (26 reports), followed by power train (19). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.
Are Lincoln recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lincoln dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.