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2005 Lincoln LS airbags problems

10 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,500. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
60,500
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Side/window
    5

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Lincoln LS airbags problems in other years

2000200120022003200420052006

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Lincoln LS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 11, 2023 · Airbags, Body · IL · crash

Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able to move out of my seat and yet I was stuck behind the steering wheel behind smashed impacted buckled, steering wheel did not deploy the airbags

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. The contact stated while driving at 15-20 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to neck and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to a relatives home. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact called the insurance company to notify the of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Airbags · 166,168 miles · MD

When I put the truck in park then when iam ready to pull off it stuck in park plus my airbag light wont go out

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

The 2005 lincoln ls left the road, hit a ditch, and overturned several times in a field. The vehicle overturned side to side. The airbags did not deploy during the crash. The driver seat and the passenger seat we're both occupied at the time of the crash. We do not believe that the accident was caused by in a faulty mechanisms in the vehicle, however, despite multiple impacts during the accident, the airbags never deployed. The injuries sustained in the crash could have been prevented, or minimized, if the airbags would have deployed as they should have. The insurance company is esurance and the claim number is [xxx] and they can be contacted at [xxx]. [xxx] is the adjuster. Thank you, in advance, for your prompt response and attention to this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. While driving 45 MPH, the front driver side curtain air bags deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Airbags · 71,575 miles · CO

I was driving on a county road in colorado to pickup some food. I was not going very fast because I did not know where I would have to turn. The side impact air bag deployed. I did not hit anything and nothing hit me. I have done everything that the car company has asked and now they will not take responsibility. The car has not been fixed yet.

Filed May 18, 2009 · Airbags · 41,119 miles · NC

On may 13th, I was driving down the road when all of a sudden my driver's side curtain airbag deployed. Fortunately, I was able to avoid a wreck but damage to my vehicle interior and my left ear was done.

Filed Jul 8, 2008 · Airbags · 60,500 miles · MI · 1 injury

I was driving in glennie mi on vacation and the drivers side airbag went off. I was not in any accident, nothing hit my car. I was driving around 40-50 MPH. I now have a bruise under my left shoulder and have had several headaches.

Filed Mar 28, 2007 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · NJ · 1 injury

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. While driving at 55 MPH the contact heard a loud noise and noticed the driver's side air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle did not impact anything to cause the deployment of the air bag. The driver was injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a hole in the floor underneath the seat which was caused by a foreign object on the road. The foreign object made contact with the side air bag sensor, which caused the deployment of the side airbag. The vehicle was sent to a collision inspection facility, and,they were unable to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was sent to a different dealer. The second dealer stated that the side air bag deployed due to debris hitting the undercarriage of the vehicle. The current mileage was 25,000 miles.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Airbags · 5,900 miles · TX

The passenger side impact airbag deployed without an accident while I was driving. Ford has refused to fix the vehicle claiming that I "must have had an accident because of the diagnostic computer code". Only the one bag deployed, damaging the seat and the passenger side seat belt retractor molding. No one was sitting in the passenger seat at the time.

Questions about the 2005 Lincoln LS airbags

Does the 2005 Lincoln LS have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Lincoln LS, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Lincoln LS airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Lincoln LS airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lincoln LS have bad airbags?

The Lincoln LS model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (47 complaints), 2001 (33 complaints) and 2002 (24 complaints).

Other 2005 Lincoln LS problems

Engine 22Electrical 21Transmission 17Fuel system 14Acceleration 9Brakes 9Wheels 8Tires 4Driver assistance 3Steering 3Visibility 3Suspension 2Body 1

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