2005 Lincoln LS Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,017miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Lincoln LS, 9% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,017 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 have a repeated problem where excessive corrosion around the wheel rim causes a loss of tire pressure. I have to repeatedly have a mechanic grind and reseal the wheel rim. Bead sealer alone is ineffective due to the level of corrosion. I can lose 15 -20 lbs of pressure in an hour when this occurs. I have had two tires that have been damaged by a rapid loss of pressure. I am concerned to take the car on longer trips because I have to repeatedly check the tire pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10614501, filed 2014-07, 40,017 miles“Wheels were found to be delaminating and separating at the base material level. All four wheels . One tire had the seal bead completely missing . Reported to Lincoln / ford same date ....they reported that this was not a quality problem and out of warranty . Clearly this is a safety issue as it will allow the tire to come off the wheel and is an inherent defect in the manufacturing process.”
NHTSA complaint #10605686, filed 2014-06, 32,000 miles“Have a 2005 Lincoln LS.. The chrome plating is separating from the rims. This is breaking the seal causing air leaks and changing of flat tires.. Have no confidence that the tires will stay inflated..”
NHTSA complaint #10375180, filed 2011-01, 109,000 miles“The left rear wheel/tire assembly failed to hold air. A local tire merchant said that this is caused by the chrome plating separating from the aluminum alloy wheel. The dealer and Lincoln-mercury said that the failure was due to brake dust getting on the outside of the wheel. They claimed that this was not a defect in the product and refused a warranty claim. They were unable to explain how dust on the outside of the wheel could cause the surface inside the tire to fail and leak air until the tire was flat.”
NHTSA complaint #10237415, filed 2008-08, 9,200 miles“2 lugs on right rear wheel broke. Remaining lugs were loose. This happened at 70 MPH with 2005 Lincoln LS. Total mileage on vehicle at time of incident was 1,850 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10144453, filed 2005-12, 1,850 milesWheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln LS
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
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