2004 Lincoln LS engine and engine cooling problems

25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Lincoln LS — 27% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

27%

share of all complaints

61,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I should have done my homework prior to purchasing this car used. 2 months after purchase, car started shaking, and jumping, went into limp home mode. Mechanic unable to repair, but replaced coils and car ran "ok" for about 2 weeks and now does exact same thing times 100. Car starts, idles at about…”
filed Jan 5, 2012
“Going from a stop or accelerating on the high way the car will throw a etc check engine light and wont move over 3-4 miles per hour. Then goes into a very rough idle, until one turns off the car and restarts then drives fine for a few mins the goes right back into the etc engine fail mode.... Very…”
filed Dec 3, 2011

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain 2003-2005 lincoln ls vehicles equipped with duratec 3.0l 4v engine. Pcv hose assembly replacement. Csc was received. *pe
08-N-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2008
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005