2005 Lincoln LS air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Lincoln LS — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car accident with full left side impaction door will not open doors will not open and I was not able to move out of my seat and yet I was stuck behind the steering wheel behind smashed impacted buckled, steering wheel did not deploy the airbags”
filed Apr 11, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. The contact stated while driving at 15-20 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to neck and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to a relatives home. The local dealer and…”
filed Jun 10, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 LS | 15 | 16% |
| 2003 LS | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 LS | 24 | 20% |
| 2001 LS | 33 | 14% |
| 2000 LS | 47 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Lincoln LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.