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
2006 Lincoln LS powertrain problems
severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 3 powertrain complaints filed for the 2006 Lincoln LS, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 17 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 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
Had powertrain trouble with your 2006 Lincoln LS?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 Lincoln LS?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, powertrain issues most often appear around 49,950 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Lincoln/LS.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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