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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1LNHM87A34Y623426 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1LNHM87A34Y•••••• 2004 Lincoln LS

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71on the model
22builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Electrical System 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling crash Jun 2010
The contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated when traveling at 35 mph, the vehicle would sporadically surge forward then correct itself without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition coil was replaced. There were no prior warnings of…
Vehicle Speed Control May 2012
The contact owns a 2004 lincoln ls. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body and coil packs were defective and needed to be…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2008
Stalling,jerking surges. Three times the car just came to an abrupt stop. Had to have it towed. My 77 year old mother was left terrified. Overheated jerks into gear. Ford replaced engine coil,but said they could not replace all at once we would have to continue to break down in…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1LNHM87A34Y623426 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.