2005 Lincoln LS engine and engine cooling problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Lincoln LS — 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

14%

share of all complaints

55,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“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…”
filed Oct 2, 2012
“On at least 5 different occasions at highway speeds and trying to pass, car has lost all power and the wrench indicator has appeared on the dash, at that time car looses all power and the only choice is to pull over and shut car down , which does not always work while you are in traffic on a three…”
filed May 4, 2012

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