2004 Lincoln LS power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Lincoln LS — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jan 2, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle would not respond. The rpm reading increased and the vehicle proceeded to lunge forward. The wrench warning icon was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Jul 10, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 LS | 17 | 19% |
| 2003 LS | 20 | 29% |
| 2002 LS | 15 | 12% |
| 2001 LS | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 LS | 38 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Lincoln LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.