2004 Lincoln LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Lincoln LS, and owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Lincoln LS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Lincoln LS have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,860 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 2, 2020 · Power train
“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 deci”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2019 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Lincoln LS. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 21–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lincoln LS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln LS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lincoln LS | 1 | 354 |
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 1 | 240 |
| 2002 Lincoln LS | 0 | 121 |
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 1 | 68 |
| 2004 Lincoln LS | 0 | 91 |
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 1 | 90 |
| 2006 Lincoln LS | 0 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2004 Lincoln LS
How do I know if my 2004 Lincoln LS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lincoln models
- Town Car3,308 complaints
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- Mkz1,665 complaints
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- Mark VIII826 complaints
- Mkc599 complaints
- Aviator488 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.