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2005 Lincoln LS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 18, 200505V113000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storageA FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V113000
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Owner complaints by component90
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 21 | 23 |
| Power train | 17 | 19 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 14 |
| Air bags | 10 | 11 |
| Engine | 9 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 9 |
| Wheels | 8 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 6 |
| Tires | 4 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able to move out of my seat and yet I was stuck behind the steering wheel behind smashed impacted buckled, steering wheel…”
- Tires
“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln LS. The contact stated all four tires melted and rusted to the ground and the belly of the vehicle fell out. The contact also stated the vehicle was overheated.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“The fuel tank needs replacement due to a crack in the fuel tank is causing fumes in the vehicle. Exactly like the recall of 2005 Lincoln LS, that the dealership cannot find because it is more than 15 years.”
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2005 Lincoln LS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln LS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Lincoln LS. The most recent, 05V113000 (reported March 18, 2005), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Lincoln LS?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 90 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Lincoln LS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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