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Lincoln MKZ recalls and problems

32 recalls and 1,673 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
32
Complaints
1,673
Crashes reported
101
Fires reported
14

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Lincoln MKZ by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2020 MKZ120000
2019 MKZ1212010
2018 MKZ2361010
2017 MKZ41436440
2016 MKZ6658060
2015 MKZ10844000
2014 MKZ13987040
2013 MKZ121094230
2012 MKZ514610290
2011 MKZ514511360
2010 MKZ7170140100
2009 MKZ61148070
2008 MKZ428112030
2007 MKZ425914362
2006 MKZ400000

Most reported Lincoln MKZ problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags672
Service Brakes195
Engine166
Electrical System123
Steering115
Unknown or Other105
Power Train93
Service Brakes, Hydraulic83
Wheels75
Structure66

All Lincoln MKZ recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-695Oct 13, 20252015Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles.
25V-442Jun 27, 20252019–2020Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022…
23V-775Nov 17, 20232016Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi…
23V-162Mar 10, 20232013–2018Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
22V-011Jan 13, 20222014–2015Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina…
21V-158Mar 10, 20212006–2012Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.
21V-081Feb 16, 20212009–2010Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
20V-331Jun 8, 20202013–2014Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.
20V-177Mar 23, 20202014–2016Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana…
19V-904Dec 18, 20192006–2010Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles.
19V-632Aug 29, 20192013–2016SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of…
19V-590Aug 12, 20192015Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
19V-001Jan 7, 20192010–2012Do not driveAir BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto…
18V-775Nov 1, 20182010–2012Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046.
18V-390Jun 11, 20182017Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
18V-167Mar 12, 20182014–2018SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles.
18V-046Jan 11, 20182009–2010Do not driveAir BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto…
17V-427Jul 6, 20172017Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles.
17V-210Mar 27, 20172013–2014Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
17V-024Jan 10, 20172006–2009, 2012Do not driveAir BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana…
16V-875Dec 5, 20162013–2015Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31…
16V-384May 31, 20162006–2011Do not driveAir BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT…
15V-618Oct 1, 20152016Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12…
15V-340Jun 2, 20152011–2012SteeringFord 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-250Apr 28, 20152013–2015SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to…
15V-248Apr 27, 20152015Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL).
15V-246Apr 24, 20152013–2014Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta…
14V-597Sep 26, 20142013–2014Seat Belts, Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford…
14V-164Apr 2, 20142013–2014SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012…
13V-594Nov 25, 20132013–2014Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013.
13V-227May 31, 20132013Fuel System, GasolineFord 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-230May 31, 20132013Electrical SystemFord is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Lincoln MKZ?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Lincoln MKZ has the most reports (281). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Lincoln MKZ have?

NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls covering Lincoln MKZ model years 2006–2020.

What are the most common Lincoln MKZ problems?

Owners report air bags, service brakes, engine problems most often.