The fan does not run. Caused the intake manifold to warp and the motor oil and antifreeze to bleed into eachother. Eventually the engine will crack if issue remains unaddressed. I did an online search and found a safety recall (#13508) for my 2006 lincoln towncar that involves the coolant aluminum bypass sticking shut and thus causing the fan not to kick on. However, when I searched safety recalls on lincoln and ford's official websites no information came up regarding that particular recall. Please advise. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2006 Lincoln LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine6
- Airbags4
- Electrical4
- Acceleration3
- Transmission3
Problems by type
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- Engine6
- Airbags4
- Electrical4
- Acceleration3
- Transmission3
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Lincoln LS 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling...
- Parking aid system is inoperative - DTC C1983. kb
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
2006 Lincoln LS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 22-23 | 18 |
What 2006 Lincoln LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We are a dealer in sunnyvale, ca and we have a 2006 lincoln ls sport in our inventory. The vehicle was parked in our lot on a typical sunny day with no one inside or around the vehicle when for no apparent reason the passenger side air bags deployed. We ran the VIN number on carfax and the official website for lincoln but there were no recalls or service bulletins for the vehicle. We searched online if this was a common problem and were shocked to discover that we were not the only owners to come across this issue. By visiting this website, http://cars-safety.com/lincoln/ls/air-bags-side-window.htm, we found 26 other cases with this particular problem. We contacted lincoln's corporate office but they refuse to acknowledge that their is an issue, and outright refused to offer any help with our situation. This is outrageous that lincoln won't even stand behind the cars that they make and sell to the public. I guess the one silver lining with this whole ridiculous situation is that no one was inside driving the vehicle at the time, because I shutter to imagine the outcome then.
After parking car would start up but would not come out of gear, windows would not roll up.radio would not play
Vehicle had experience approximately 6 times the trac control turning off while driving. Soon while accelerating onto freeway the light came on and then a load noise. The engine blew with no prior warning from any of the vehicle controls except for the trac control light. The car continues to sit in my garage because I do not have $5000.00 to fix it.
When I be driving give it the gas the etc failed safemode jumps on have no acceleration or power I have to pull over in traffic were ever we are at interstate, town it don't matter it is unsafe and I see a lot of these cars in this year or earlier have the same problem and don't know how to fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the vehicle independently engaged into safe mode and lost acceleration power. The contact stated that etc safe mode light illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose a failure. The failure and current mileages were 184,000.
When I be driving give it the gas the etc failed safemode jumps on have no acceleration or power I have to pull over in traffic were ever we are at interstate, town it don't matter it is unsafe and I see a lot of these cars in this year or earlier have the same problem and don't know how to fix it.
Driver side curtain air bag deployed for no apparent reason. Traveling east on I-94, in milwaukee, wi, about 9200 east. Conditions: 12:45 pm, 37 degrees, light rain. We had been driving about 20 minutes. Engine was completely warm. No alcohol was involved. Driver suffered a shoulder injury from the force of the airbag, but refused treatment. Driver managed to retain control and pulled over on the right berm. He inspected exterior of vehicle. There was no indication of anything hitting the car. He then continued to drive home without incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while parked with the gear in neutral, he was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle began to roll away but the contact was able to stop the vehicle without incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Started the car up at 8 am. On march 22, 2013 and it began to shake harshly. On the dash board it came up electric fail safe mode. As I was driving the car shook even harder. So I pulled over, and shut the car off. Started it up again, and the engine light was still on.
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Questions about the 2006 Lincoln LS
Is the 2006 Lincoln LS reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2006 Lincoln LS, fewer than a typical LS model year.
What is the 2006 Lincoln LS year score?
The 2006 Lincoln LS scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln LS: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lincoln LS?
Engine and cooling, with 6 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles. Next is airbags (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln LS have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Lincoln LS have bad engine?
The Lincoln LS model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (47 complaints), 2001 (31 complaints) and 2002 (29 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Lincoln LS get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Lincoln LS range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.9L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 22-23 highway.
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