Over heats constantly this is a known issue with this car deffinatley manufacturer problem
2005 Lincoln LS engine problems
22 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lincoln LS engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Lincoln LS engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Lincoln LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Coils keep failing on low mileage car. Electrical issues with various components and security alarm goes off many times each day.
The car turns on and runs but loses power randomly. It either sputters dead or stalls and backfires. When I turn it off and turn it back on it repeats the cycle. I have replaced fuel pumps, throttle body and maf sensors. And still no luck I see on the lincoln forums that this is a problem not yet recognized by the nhsta or lincoln.
Etc engine fail safe - electronic throttle control replaced with oe... Continues to produce an etc engine fail safe and no code(s) specifics for faulty coils (or which coils) (3 bad coils & passenger side valve/spark plug cover gaskets) or possible faulty alternator. Also, climate control device failed 3 times and was replaced 3 times. Cheap thin walled anti-freeze and windshield washer fluid reservoir cracked during extreme cold weather conditions.
Car lost power on turn into traffic, wrench light and check engine lights went on car, car went on "limp home" mode as I entered onto the highway at very low speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the ignition coils were replaced frequently before 100,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the ignition coils misfired and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
While traveling on a divided highway at approximately 35 MPH my car abruptly slowed to about 20 MPH causing vehicles behind me to brake and/or swerve around me. A "wrench" warning light came on and I found after getting to a safe spot and stopping, that the owner's manual stated that the car was in the "limp mode" where it would not go any faster and needed to be taken to my nearest ford dealership. After stopping the car I shut if off and upon restarting, the warning "wrench" light was off and the car acted normally. I contacted a number of dealerships and mechanics and found that it's a somewhat common problem, but the fix could be anything from a bad transmission solenoid to a complete fuel/computer/ignition redo for $4500 to $6500. Having this happen on a rural road is one thing, but if it happened on an expressway with traffic at 75 MPH plus, could quite possibly be lethal.
Since purchasing this car, its been nothing but problems. The problems I've experienced aren't any different from all the other ls owners. Coil packs going bad, the A/C blowing hot air, the car going into fail safe mode while on the freeway, the smell of gasoline inside the car. It looks like these issues have been going on since ford started producing the car. Now wonder they needed bailout money. I got in my car this morning and it went into fail safe mode 3x's before I could get out of the drive way! All of these issues with this car dating as far back as 2001, and no recalls, c'mon man. My tax dollars went to help out this company!!!! [xxx]shame!!!! This is my first and last time buying a ford! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 driver's side of the vehicle were wearing much faster than the passenger's side. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 100,000. ..updated 11/28/12 *bf the consumer was informed the vehicle had an oil leak in the oil pan. She had it fixed,. However, the dealer stated another oil leak has surfaced some where else. Updated 11/29/12
I have three major problems with my 2005 lincoln ls. The first problem is I have a hard reverse and the gears stick between 30-35 MPH as I accelerate. Sometimes it has a hard bump once it starts accelerating! The second problem is that I have replaced two ignition coils within a year apart and now I have two more ignition coils that need to be replaced per p0354, p0301and p0304.I have replaced the throttle bottle, but the limp home sign has occured twice since then causing the car to decelerate!! The third problem is the catalytic converter per p0420. I purchased this car in 2009 with less than 50,000 miles, less than a year the transmission started slipping!
Questions about the 2005 Lincoln LS engine
Does the 2005 Lincoln LS have engine problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Lincoln LS, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Lincoln LS engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2005 Lincoln LS engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2005 Lincoln LS problems
Electrical 21Transmission 17Fuel system 14Airbags 10Acceleration 9Brakes 9Wheels 8Tires 4Driver assistance 3Steering 3Visibility 3Suspension 2Body 1
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