2004 Lincoln LS: engine stalls while driving

16 of the 91 complaints about the 2004 Lincoln LS describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 18%
typical mileage: 59,850
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2006
3
2005
6
2004
16
2003
6
2002
9
2001
9
2000
20

What owners say

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · 122,448 miles · MD

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to shake violently, the ect engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be replaced, and the TCM would need to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however, two weeks later the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was a coil failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 122,448. Kmj

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Transmission · 74,389 miles · CO

Cars stalls while driving at high speed on highway or side street.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body and coil packs were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Transmission · 45,187 miles · OK

My 2004 lincoln ls v6 sedan loses power and stalls. The wrench appears in the window and the engine light comes on. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer several times. Once the coils were replaced; most recently I took the car and the dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. This morning I was on the turnpike in high speed traffic and the car lost power, the wrench appeared and the engine light is on. I'm frustrated that a car with only 45k miles and in otherwise good condition can not be driven without fear of causing a major accident. The warranty hasn't covered the problem -- I've taken it to the dealer on numerous occasions -- and I've spent thousands of dollars. What is being done to investigate this office deficiency?

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 23,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that when accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate before engaging and would then jerk abnormally. In addition, the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. The dealer performed a diagnosis and determined that the throttle box and transmission were defective. The throttle box was replaced and the computer was reprogrammed although the dealer advised he was unable to determine why the vehicle was stalling. The vehicle was repaired but the failures recurred. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 20,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator, the vehicle would hesitate and then jerk abnormally. In addition, the vehicle would proceed with limited power and would exhibit signs of stalling attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where numerous unknown repairs were made to the vehicle but to no avail. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 59,850 miles · IL

Throttle body failure on 2004 lincoln ls (v8). Engine cuts out intermittently and goes to "etc engine failsafe mode", reducing maximum engine speeds to 10-15 miles per hour. Occasional stalls at full speed have also occurred, twice during turns at intersections. Replacement is necessary per ford / lincoln dealer.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Engine · 97,153 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving 60 MPH the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off. The dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who stated that the coils failed. The coils were repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 97,153 and the current mileage was 124,000. Updated 10/05/10. *lj updated 10/05/10

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Stalling,jerking surges. Three times the car just came to an abrupt stop. Had to have it towed. My 77 year old mother was left terrified. Overheated jerks into gear. Ford replaced engine coil,but said they could not replace all at once we would have to continue to break down in order to fix each coil. The car always jerks and surges. The results are that we can not go on the freeway for fear of breaking down. No long trips etc.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 106,521 miles · OH

2004 lincoln ls v8 throttle body failures result in reduced RPM until the car is restarted. On occasion car will stall. Safety issue especially on the high way. Internet search shows known problem with 2003-2004 throttle position sensor. Search also results in vehicles 2003-2006 exhibit this failure. Dealer trying to procure new throttle body but on national backorder...only one company in us fabricates. Approximately $900 part per dealer (contact info available upon request). This is a ford design problem.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Electrical · GA

I am currently experiencing the problem and the ford dealership cannot determine how to fix it. While driving, the car will stall. Once I coast to the side of the road, I turn it off and re-crank it. It will crank and then I can go again. It continues to stall while driving. The dealership has just replaced the throttle body and that did not fix the problem. They have ordered another part to try that has something to do with the pedal (PCM). They have no idea how to fix.

Filed Apr 21, 2009 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled on the highway and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not produce any failure codes or provide a remedy. The contact believes that the dealer erased the codes so that they would not have to repair the vehicle. He stated that the vehicle is unsafe because a rear-end crash could occur as a result of the stalling. The current and failure mileages were 87,000. Updated 04-28-09 *bf the dealer where the vehicle was purchased refused any further troubleshooting on the vehicle. The vehicle couldn't be operated over 1000-1500 rpms's when the accelerator pedal was applied to the floorboard. Updated 04/30/09.