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2005 Lincoln LS Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
14%of 90 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Lincoln LS, 14% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.

“I own a 2005 Lincoln LS, and I have had to replace three coils and plugs just recently, I have an understanding that some of these cars were recalled because of manufacturers defect if they were manufactured at certain plants. I called a dealer and they said my VIN number was not one of them, yet I have had the exact problem that they described. My question is why wouldn't they all be all be covered under the recall if I have had to replace three already. …”

NHTSA complaint #10382216, filed 2011-02, 54,000 miles

“On at least 5 different occasions at highway speeds and trying to pass, car has lost all power and the wrench indicator has appeared on the dash, at that time car looses all power and the only choice is to pull over and shut car down , which does not always work while you are in traffic on a three lane highway with out you getting killed or injured by other drivers. I have contacted our local ford garage..... I explained to jack in service and he explained to me that he has seen more and more of these problems and the cure was to replace the throttle body.... …”

NHTSA complaint #10457455, filed 2012-05, 112,000 miles

“Driving my 2005 Lincoln LS down the street tonight all four windows were down. I pressed the button to let up the windows just before entering the freeway. Driver window came off of the track and back of the window continued to go up while the front of the window dropped down and looked as if it were going to fall out onto the freeway I got off at the next exit. Call the 1-800 number for Lincoln 24- roadside assistance. Phone rep put tony wang on the line this problem was above her expertise he said it was the weekend and he could not help me until monday. …”

NHTSA complaint #10200030, filed 2007-08, 47,500 miles

“Multiple problems-probably some how related : in speed up lane to interstate - at 55mph car bucks/hesitates while trying to gain speed onto the interstate at 45/55 MPH constant speed car looses power and begins to buck/hesitate causing you to loose speed check engine light sometimes with above criteria - p0305, p0306, p0300.”

NHTSA complaint #10450152, filed 2012-03, 30,000 miles

“Owner of a 2005 Lincoln LS. Car shuts down and goes on throttle mode at any given time. It seems to occur after a heavy rain fall. This failure occurs several times a month and be very dangerous to drive. To supposedly correct this issue, I have taken it to a Lincoln dealership to be robbed because they can never figure out the issue. Please help!”

NHTSA complaint #10370788, filed 2010-12, 73,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006211%
20051314%
20042527%
2003812%
20022521%
20012611%
20004212%

Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln LS

Electrical system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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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