Skip to content
SteeringPart report

2004 Lincoln LS Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
29,088miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Lincoln LS, 2% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,088 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2004 Lincoln LS v8 sport bucked when coming to a stop. Check engine light appeared code 92106 tp sensor. ***no answer required*** the consumer experienced problems with transmission, such as erratic shifting, harsh engagement when shifting to reverse. In jan 2005 the consumer received a notification in the mail which stated the vehicle was filled at the assembly plant with a transmission fluid formulation that, over time may cause delayed and harsh reverse transmission engagement. The consumer decided to take the vehicle to the dealership, until the vehicle all of a sudden went into limp mode. …”

NHTSA complaint #10149753, filed 2006-01, 4,945 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln LS. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move. When the vehicle finally began to move, it failed to gain speed. The dealer repaired the vehicle within three weeks; however, the failure persisted and the vehicle would stall. Additional repairs were made on more that one occasion, but the failure recurred and the vehicle began to shake profusely. The failure mileage was 53,231 and current mileage was 58,200. Updated 12/11/08 the engine leaked oil, the steering wheel made a squeaking noise. The passenger window would not go down. …”

NHTSA complaint #10247234, filed 2008-10, 53,231 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200616%
200533%
200422%
200369%
2002108%
2001146%
2000165%

Other parts of the 2004 Lincoln LS

Engine cooling
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Lincoln LS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology