NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Lincoln LS; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — storage. Owners filed 90 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #4 for number of recalls.
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. The fuel tank may crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. The "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
It was driving fine one day until i went to start it. It said etc engine fail safe mode, check parking brake and something about the gears. It starts sometimes, i've had it shut down while doing 50 mph and lose steering and bad braking. This is a potential hazard for my newborn in the car. Now it wont start and no one…
Had just come off freeway and parked. Noticed that climate control was blowing hot air (excessively). Turning the control to cooler settings just increased the blast of heat. The dual setting was not working either as most air was being forced to the driver side. The strange thing was that shortly after that, the…
Since purchasing this car, its been nothing but problems. The problems i've experienced aren't any different from all the other ls owners. Coil packs going bad, the a/c blowing hot air, the car going into fail safe mode while on the freeway, the smell of gasoline inside the car. It looks like these issues have been…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the driver's side of the vehicle would sit lower then the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated that the tires on the driver's side of the…
Recalls per model year for this model.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.