2004 Lincoln LS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 16%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,258miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Lincoln LS, 16% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,258 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving in the evening, on a slightly winding, smooth, gravel road at about 30 to 35 MPH, temperature about 34 degrees f, the airbag in the passenger seat deployed. There was not any form or type of collision. During the time I have had the car, about 2 years, there has not been any form of collision damage, as far as I know there was not any prior history of any type of collision damage. There was an occupant in the seat, his shoulder felt sore and his hearing was affected at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11053793, filed 2017-12, 121,000 miles“My wife and I were traveling on the pa. Turnpike when a tractor trailer blew a tire. I struck a small piece of the tire and the side curtain air canopy and seat side airbags deployed, injuring my wife and almost causing an accident!”
NHTSA complaint #10086398, filed 2004-08, 3,972 miles“While traveling at 40 MPH on flat, smooth two lane roadway the driver side curtain and side seat airbags deployed striking driver on left shoulder and facial area. There was no side impact or rough road prior to deployment. Driver was able to keep control of vehicle and move to berm. Driver suffered soft tissue trauma to left shoulder, upper arm and face. Side curtain airbag damaged interior roof header upon deployment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585623, filed 2014-04, 168,000 miles“While driving 5 MPH on a driveway, the passenger ceiling air bag deployed from the front seat to the back seat. The car didn't hit anything. Passenger was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10644305, filed 2014-10, 112,622 miles“Consumer was driving when suddenly the passenger seat air bag deployed, causing injury to the passenger's arm. Consumer had just purchased the vehicle , and has reported the incident to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10113114, filed 2005-02, 21,800 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lincoln LS
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lincoln LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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