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2005 Lincoln LS
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.
The Lincoln LS is a mid-size luxury car which was manufactured and marketed by the Lincoln Motor Company for the 2000-through-2006 model years, having entered production in June 1999. Primarily sold in the North American market, it is a four-door sedan with seating for five occupants.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK AND FUEL ODOR. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
132 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Lincoln LS?
EPA figures for the 2005 Lincoln LS reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2005 Lincoln LS?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Lincoln LS. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2005 Lincoln LS?
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Lincoln LS, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.