Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Lincoln LS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Lincoln LS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 90 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V113000 FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 13 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
Of the 90 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 90 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Lincoln LS has several issues reflected by a high number of electrical and powertrain complaints, and fuel system recalls, indicating below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| powertrain | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| engine cooling | 50,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Stalling or rough idling
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual fuel odors
- Unexpected power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Lincoln LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.