2005 Lincoln LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Lincoln LS, and owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Lincoln LS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Storage (fuel system)
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.
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.
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Lincoln LS have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,934 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able to move out of my seat and yet I was stuck behind the steering wheel behind smashed impacted buckle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2023 · Air bags
“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated all four tires melted and rusted to the ground and the belly of the vehicle fell out. The contact also stated the vehicle was overheated. There w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2022 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Lincoln LS. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–24 |
| 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 2005 Lincoln LS
How do I know if my 2005 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Lincoln LS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 05V113000).
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
- Continental1,678 complaints
- Mkz1,665 complaints
- Mkx1,417 complaints
- Navigator1,353 complaints
- 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.