Lincoln LS owners have reported 41 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln LS based on all problems reported for the LS.
Drivers side air bag deployed for no reason.
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When driving 15-20 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing an accident. Vehicle hit a brick wall in which driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Consumer has contacted dealer.
2000 Lincoln Ls. Consumer states problem with a sensor. The consumer stated a diagnostic trouble code was found for the driver side and passenger side air bags. The mechanic look up the code and found TSB 02-12-7 which he stated had a broken circuit in the connector and pigtail under the seat. Ford stated they would not pay for the repairs, as it was only good for 5 years.
The side air bag deployed prematurely without vehicle being in an accident.
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The driver side air bag deployed when the vehicle hit loose chunks of asphalt on the road causing driver to loose control of the vehicle. Yh.
When traveling 45 mph consumer was involved in a frontal crash. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bag deployed. Consumer has contacted dealer.