Most common 2006 Lincoln LS problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lincoln LS complaints by model year
Best LS years: 2006, 2003. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
What 2006 Lincoln LS owners say
Engine & cooling
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]
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.
Air bags
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. 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. …
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.
Electrical system
Tl 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.
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.
2006 Lincoln LS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Lincoln LS a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 LS rates better than average: 78% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS at the same age. It is one of the best LS years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lincoln LS?
The engine & cooling — 6 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (4) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln LS have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lincoln LS. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lincoln LS?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000 and 2001. See the full Lincoln LS years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Lincoln LS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 35% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.