Lincoln MKS recalls and problems
11 recalls and 376 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
376
Crashes reported
23
Fires reported
7
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Lincoln MKS by year
Most reported Lincoln MKS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 120 | |
| Electrical System | 55 | |
| Engine | 47 | |
| Unknown or Other | 26 | |
| Power Train | 24 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | |
| Service Brakes | 18 | |
| Air Bags | 17 | |
| Structure | 14 |
All Lincoln MKS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-621 | Aug 25, 2016 | 2013–2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor… |
| 16V-247 | Apr 26, 2016 | 2009, 2011 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. |
| 15V-812 | Dec 2, 2015 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 15V-605 | Sep 28, 2015 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. |
| 15V-464 | Jul 24, 2015 | 2015 | Parking Brake | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015… |
| 15V-340 | Jun 2, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex… |
| 15V-040 | Jan 28, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. |
| 14V-393 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured… |
| 13V-270 | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. |
| 13V-227 | May 31, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. |
| 13V-109 | Mar 27, 2013 | 2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lincoln MKS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Lincoln MKS has the most reports (143). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKS have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Lincoln MKS model years 2009, 2011–2015.
What are the most common Lincoln MKS problems?
Owners report steering, electrical system, engine problems most often.