The fan does not run. Caused the intake manifold to warp and the motor oil and antifreeze to bleed into eachother. Eventually the engine will crack if issue remains unaddressed. I did an online search and found a safety recall (#13508) for my 2006 lincoln towncar that involves the coolant aluminum bypass sticking shut and thus causing the fan not to kick on. However, when I searched safety recalls on lincoln and ford's official websites no information came up regarding that particular recall. Please advise. Thank you, [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2006 Lincoln LS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2006 Lincoln LS with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (6) and the airbags (4). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2005 has 90.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical LS year, for its age
#199 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Lincoln LS problems
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No recalls for the 2006 Lincoln LS
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lincoln LS. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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18 complaints about the 2006 Lincoln LS
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We are a dealer in sunnyvale, ca and we have a 2006 lincoln ls sport in our inventory. The vehicle was parked in our lot on a typical sunny day with no one inside or around the vehicle when for no apparent reason the passenger side air bags deployed. We ran the vin number on carfax and the official website for lincoln but there were no recalls or service bulletins for the vehicle. We searched online if this was a common problem and were shocked to discover that we were not the only owners to come across this issue....
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By visiting this website, http://cars-safety.Com/lincoln/ls/air-bags-side-window.Htm, we found 26 other cases with this particular problem. We contacted lincoln's corporate office but they refuse to acknowledge that their is an issue, and outright refused to offer any help with our situation. This is outrageous that lincoln won't even stand behind the cars that they make and sell to the public. I guess the one silver lining with this whole ridiculous situation is that no one was inside driving the vehicle at the time, because I shutter to imagine the outcome then.
After parking car would start up but would not come out of gear, windows would not roll up.Radio would not play
Vehicle had experience approximately 6 times the trac control turning off while driving. Soon while accelerating onto freeway the light came on and then a load noise. The engine blew with no prior warning from any of the vehicle controls except for the trac control light. The car continues to sit in my garage because I do not have $5000.00 To fix it. *Tr
When I be driving give it the gas the etc failed safemode jumps on have no acceleration or power I have to pull over in traffic were ever we are at interstate, town it don't matter it is unsafe and I see a lot of these cars in this year or earlier have the same problem and don't know how to fix it. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the vehicle independently engaged into safe mode and lost acceleration power. The contact stated that etc safe mode light illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose a failure. The failure and current mileages were 184,000. *Tr
When I be driving give it the gas the etc failed safemode jumps on have no acceleration or power I have to pull over in traffic were ever we are at interstate, town it don't matter it is unsafe and I see a lot of these cars in this year or earlier have the same problem and don't know how to fix it. *Tr
Driver side curtain air bag deployed for no apparent reason. Traveling east on i-94, in milwaukee, wi, about 9200 east. Conditions: 12:45 pm, 37 degrees, light rain. We had been driving about 20 minutes. Engine was completely warm. No alcohol was involved. Driver suffered a shoulder injury from the force of the airbag, but refused treatment. Driver managed to retain control and pulled over on the right berm. He inspected exterior of vehicle. There was no indication of anything hitting the car. He then continued to drive home without incident. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while parked with the gear in neutral, he was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle began to roll away but the contact was able to stop the vehicle without incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. *Tr
Started the car up at 8 am. On march 22, 2013 and it began to shake harshly. On the dash board it came up electric fail safe mode. As I was driving the car shook even harder. So I pulled over, and shut the car off. Started it up again, and the engine light was still on. *Tr
Car act like it stalls/skips/misfires around 2200 rpm, engine shuts off & "etc engine failsafe mode" is indicated. Diagnosis as electronic throttle control resulting in an unsafe driving condition typically when accelerating on freeway or causing complete engine shutdown. As indicated on a wed chat page this lincoln ls engine failsafe mode is a significant problem when the car won't go past 20 mph & then you get to play a game of lets dodge 70 mph traffic w/ semi-trucks (where the minimum post interstate speed is 45 mph). From several web sites, it appears this error is a common safety concern with a number of lincoln ls's. *Tr
When driving the car stall and I get this message on th car etc engine failsafe mode. *Tr
I just bought this car from a used dealer last month haven't driven 6 times yet and now this month it is stalling out we thought it was the fuel filter so we replaced that but now I tried driving it again and I got an error message saying "etc engine failure safe mode" the ca then began slowing down and I was unable to accelerate my speed. The car was also jerking as if it would cut off so. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The contact sustained arm injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the cause of failure could not be determined. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 67,000. Updated 12/10/10. *Lj
Enclosed is a detailed description of a recent michelin tire failure on my 2006 lincoln ls. On friday, may 29, 2009 I was returning to south florida from a trip to dallas, tx. I was driving on i-10 about 15 miles east of lafayette, la. I suddenly heard a slapping/flapping noise coming from the left rear of the car. I looked at my outside rear view mirror and observed pieces of the rear left tire peeling away from the tire. Then the car lurched as the metal rim of the left rear wheel made contact with the...
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pavement. I luckily was able to steer the car into the right side emergency lane. There was a steady stream of vehicles racing by me, many of them 18-wheeler semi-tractor trailers. As soon as there was an opportunity I exited the car, as did my companion. I walked along the guardrail and to the rear of the car to view the left rear wheel. I could see that all of the tire except the sidewalls were gone and the rim was badly damaged from making contact with the pavement. I called the lincoln emergency road service number on my cell phone for a tow truck. Meanwhile an louisiana state trooper arrived and parked behind my car and waited for the tow truck that arrived about 30 minutes later. My car was towed to the nearest authorized lincoln-mercury dealer in breaux bridge, la. The ford service department ordered and installed a new replacement rim and tire on saturday, may 30th. They placed the two sidewalls still on the damaged rim in my trunk and I continued my trip home. Based on what I heard and witnessed when parts of the michelin tire separated from the sidewall and rim it appears that the tire failed due to a construction defect. The photos show the extent of damage caused to the tire that separated the tread casing from the sidewalls. Here is more important information for your records. I have in my possession the part of the destroyed tire containing the michelin tire description and the dot code. It proves beyond a doubt that it was the michelin tire. *Tr
My car rolled backward out of a parking spot at a mall. When it came to rest upon the bumper of a truck, it was still in park. The windows were up and the doors were locked. It was witnessed rolling backward with no one in the car. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the vehicle starts intermittently and has been taken to the dealer approximately 7 times. The battery has been changed twice and the alternator was replaced once. The failure has not recurred since the alternator was replaced. The current mileage was 1,572 and failure mileage was 50.
In a severe crash where my 2006 lincln ls airbags did not deploy. The passenger airbag opened after the fact but the driver airbag or side airbags did not deploy. I had severe crush damage to the front of the vehicle as well as the undercarriage.
Lincoln LS: every year compared
All LS years2006 Lincoln LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lincoln LS | 18 | 0 | A | |
| 2006 Lincoln Zephyr | 229 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 143 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 60 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lincoln Mark LT | 31 | 5 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2006 Lincoln LS
Does the 2006 Lincoln LS have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lincoln LS right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln LS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (6), airbags (4), electrical system (4).
How many complaints has the 2006 Lincoln LS had?
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 18, 2007 and the latest on August 24, 2018. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Lincoln LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lincoln LS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lincoln LS years have the most complaints?
2000 (354), 2001 (251), 2002 (121). See every Lincoln LS year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Lincoln LS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data