Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Lincoln LS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Lincoln LS has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 90 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 25 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints
- Equipment 7 complaints
Of the 90 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 90 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Lincoln LS faces significant reliability concerns, particularly with engine cooling, powertrain, and electrical issues. Complaint volumes indicate a higher likelihood of severe repair needs, impacting long-term ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | very common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag warning light
- Unresponsive speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Lincoln LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.