TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE COMPUTER WITHIN THE VEHICLE ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE BY WIRE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE SECURITY ALARM SOUNDED. HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD, SHUT OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELA…
2005 Lincoln LS brakes problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
2005 LINCOLN LS WITH BRAKE FAILURE . CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN THE SHE HIT THE ACCELERATOR. COMPUTER DISPLAY SHOWED SERVICE ETC SOON, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. *KB THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE LANE OF TRAVEL USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO RELEASE THE BRAKE BUT COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE EXCEPT TO THE SIDE OF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE PARKING BRAKE, ABS, AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE IT WAS TURN OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2005 Lincoln LS?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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