Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lincoln LS
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2006 Lincoln LS, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 18 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lincoln LS faces several reliability challenges, with complaints regarding the air bags, engine, and electrical system. Recalls may cover significant issues, but reliability could still be compromised by these components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–110,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring or stalling
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual electrical issues
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive accelerator
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lincoln LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.