Automatic Transmission problems of the 2004 Lincoln LS

Six problems related to automatic transmission 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.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2011

I have a 2004 Lincoln Ls with a little over 96,000. This car has been giving problem with acceleration. When I push the gas, the car hesitate as it switch gear. I have taken to the dealership and they said, it's the transmission so I took it to a transmission shop and they said, no problem with the transmission so I took it to auto electric shop and they said, "there's nothing wrong with car" but I have still have the same problem. I am so frustrated and I will never purchase another car. Is car is a lemon.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2010

I own a Lincoln Ls v8 with 55,000 miles. When I shift into reverse it creates a harsh sound, like the transmission is going to fall out. My "check transmission" light came on will be taking it to the dealership. I have been researching transmission problems on Ls and seems to be extremely common manufacturing problem. Something must be done!.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2006

- while driving the the vehicle lost power and reverted to an idle mode. The failure occurred when shifting gears between third and fourth gears and pressing the accelerator pedal. He stated that he would be driving speeds from 25mph to 60 mph at the time of the failures. The contact took the car to the dealer, and they told him that what he was experiencing was normal, and they replaced a sensor in the transmission.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2005

The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that when accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate before engaging and would then jerk abnormally. In addition, the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. The dealer performed a diagnosis and determined that the throttle box and transmission were defective. The throttle box was replaced and the computer was reprogrammed although the dealer advised he was unable to determine why the vehicle was stalling. The vehicle was repaired but the failures recurred. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2005

The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator, the vehicle would hesitate and then jerk abnormally. In addition, the vehicle would proceed with limited power and would exhibit signs of stalling attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where numerous unknown repairs were made to the vehicle but to no avail. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2004

2004 Lincoln Ls v8 sport bucked when coming to a stop. Check engine light appeared code 92106 tp sensor. ** answer required*** the consumer experienced problems with transmission, such as erratic shifting, harsh engagement when shifting to reverse. In Jan 2005 the consumer received a notification in the mail which stated the vehicle was filled at the assembly plant with a transmission fluid formulation that, over time may cause delayed and harsh reverse transmission engagement. The consumer decided to take the vehicle to the dealership, until the vehicle all of a sudden went into limp mode. The vehicle nearly stalled at an intersection and it would hardly accelerate above 30 mph. The consumer experienced other problems such as a failing headliner, the steering was squeaking and the cabin filter light stayed illuminated. The cd player was not operating properly. The consumer stated the vehicle hesitated when accelerating, and when removing pressure from the accelerator to coast. The consumer stated his vehicle now has scratches and indentations in the rear bumper from when the vehicle shifted abruptly and hit a parked vehicle.


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