2005 Lincoln LS Review
Price Estimate: $2,269 - $3,662





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Confident steering and handling, optional V8 delivers plenty of smooth and quiet power, comfortable and roomy interior, optional THX-certified sound system.
Cons
- Lack of a manual transmission keeps it from true sport sedan status, build quality lags behind German and Japanese competitors, not as nimble as other sport sedans in its class.
What’s new
The LS features a new front fascia for 2005, and the automatic transmission has been tweaked yet again for improved shift feel and quality.
Edmunds says
A smooth, comfortable American sedan with a good heart, but it lacks the refinement and athleticism of its competition.
For sale near San Antonio, TX
9 listings
- 123,301 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Ferguson Kia (484 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Broken Arrow, OK
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1LNHM87A15Y670259
Stock: S252126B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-17-2025- 101,855 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 3 owners, personal use
- 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- MS Coast Auto Brokers (571 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Cooled Seats
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Located in Gulfport, MS
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1LNHM87A45Y605213
Stock: 605213
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-01-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$224/mo for LS Luxury
LS Luxury
vs
$145/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Lincoln LS Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Beware
2.25 out of 5 stars2005ls2, 02/04/2013
2005 Lincoln LS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
I purchased my 2005ls in 2006 with 20,000 miles on it. Now has 60,000. Nice body style but... Buyer beware! I have had a lot of trouble with this car and its in the shop again today. Always a problem with coils, the engine and other things. Reliability is very poor. I believe there should be recalls for these problems. Can any one help?
'05 LS Sport
4 out of 5 starsjoe329, 01/22/2011
2005 Lincoln LS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
I just bought this recently and so far, so far good.
It's not great in Winter conditions (It's rear wheel drive, what do you expect), gas mileage is on par around 20-21 mpg, good power, very comfortable, and is overall a good looking car.
I've read up on these cars for a few years trying to learn about its problems, its Pros and Cons, and decided its worth the money if you take care of … it just like any other car.
My only gripe is you SHOULD feed it premium.
I don't care what websites say that you can run 87 in it...In the end, it will just slow ly kill it.
Gas is going up again, but I knew this when I bought it and will be willing to make sure it gets what is needed.
2005 Lincoln LS Sport
4.63 out of 5 starsdizzy8, 11/06/2013
2005 Lincoln LS Sport 4dr Sedan (3.9L 8cyl 5A)
As a long owner of Ford/Lincoln products this car is very understated.
Very quick for a 4 door with the 32 valve/285HP V8.
The only issues I have had with the car in 100,000 miles is coil packs which are covered by ford for 10yrs or 100.000 miles.
If you buy one used, check with ford. They have replaced all of them.
The other concern was the cooling system.
IF the car has over 75K, I … recommend cooling tank and plastic pipe-like hoses be replaced and whatever else the service technician may recommend.
I alway recommend transmission fluid service every 40K or so to keep the additives fresh.
2005 LS V6
2.25 out of 5 stars2005ls1, 10/21/2012
2005 Lincoln LS Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
I'm the not so proud owner of a '05 LS V6.
This car has been a royal pain since I bought it. It's got 130K kms on it now.
I can't keep coils or catalytic converters on it to save my a_ _.
I contacted Ford 3 times and all I got was lip service from there complaint desk.
I've been stranded so many times and spent so much money on this piece of garbage in repairs it's ridiculous.
I was … planning on buying a MKS but after all this pain it's not going to happen.
2005 LS Highlights
Luxury
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $32,640 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $224/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the LS include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintAcceptable
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