Model year record

2005 Lincoln LS

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 132 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V113000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
56
Reported to NHTSA
2005-03-18
Owners notified
2005-04-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1766,000 mi
Power train1160,000 mi
Engine980,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling947,500 mi
Vehicle speed control965,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system874,595 mi
Power train: automatic transmission641,000 mi
Wheels640,017 mi
Air bags5130,000 mi
Air bags: side/window541,119 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine462,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline440,000 mi
Service brakes450,153 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Parking brake379,000 mi
Unknown or other399,789 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel214,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic28,000 mi
Steering249,000 mi
Suspension2170,000 mi
Tires29,200 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs21,850 mi
Electrical system: ignition162,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly133,450 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner149,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage156,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly13,590 mi
Fuel system, other165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip119,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system196,000 mi
Structure: body1
Tires: bead1100,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1100 mi
Visibility/wiper1115,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system150,153 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls147,500 mi

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.