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2004 Lincoln LS Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Lincoln LS, 1% of the 91 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While shifting gears the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. Blemish in rear leater seats. Engine stalls out and occasions surges/hesitates. Very hard 1-2 shift and transmission hunts 4-5 shift. No problem found. Transmission was upgraded for 2004 LS to syncro type, which accounts for a crisp 1-2 shift. Under load going up hills vehicle will buck/loses power on acceleration. …”

NHTSA complaint #10107222, filed 2005-02

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200511%
200411%
200311%
200254%
2001115%
2000144%

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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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