Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2004 Lincoln LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the 2004 LS.
While driving in the evening, on a slightly winding, smooth, gravel road at about 30 to 35 mph, temperature about 34 degrees f, the airbag in the passenger seat deployed. There was not any form or type of collision. During the time I have had the car, about 2 years, there has not been any form of collision damage, as far as I know there was not any prior history of any type of collision damage. There was an occupant in the seat, his shoulder felt sore and his hearing was affected at the time.
While driving 5 mph on a driveway, the passenger ceiling air bag deployed from the front seat to the back seat. The car didn't hit anything. Passenger was injured.
Driver's air bag deployed inadvertently while driving 80 mph on the freeway. Consumer insisted that the vehicle did not run over anything while driving. The dealer was notified.