NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKZ

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,802

Active records

Recalls

35

Active records

TSBs

480

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

65

Crashes

111

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Lincoln MKZ

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Operating state

299

Safety restraint issue

294

Condition issue

288

Braking behavior

273

Reporting mechanism

253

Driver assistance issue

145

Steering behavior

141

Fluid issue

130

Engine behavior

120

Access/entry issue

118

Thermal issue

67

Noise

65

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

52

Performance issue

50

Safety restraint behavior

47

Vibration/harshness

34

Lighting behavior

31

Electrical issue

30

Infotainment behavior

23

Ride/handling behavior

23

Powering on/off behavior

22

Recent change

20

Starting behavior

19

Smell

15

HVAC behavior

10

Electrified system issue

3

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 21, 2026


I own a 2017 Lincoln MKZ equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. At approximately [MILEAGE] miles, the vehicle began experiencing loss of coolant, rough running/misfire, shaking/rough start, and reduced engine performance. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Ford/Lincoln dealership as having coolant intrusion into the engine/cylinders and/or engine block failure, requiring engine/long-block replacement. The estimated repair cost was approximately $8000. This creates a safety concern because coolant…

2017 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Took car into Ford dealership service because the check engine light came on. The car was sounding a little rough also. When they called me, I was expecting a tune up or just a sensor issue, but I was told that I needed a new engine! The tech found dtc P0302 for misfire on cylinder number 2, found coolant on spark plug. Cylinder #2 was cracked and leaking coolant into it. Was told it would lead to catastrophic failure. Was told I needed a long block replacement at the tune of $9,000. The…

2017 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 18, 2026


2017 Lincoln MKZ was taken to Community Ford Lincoln of Bloomington (Auto Vest II LLC), Bloomington, IN for service on 05/01/2026. No ABS, Traction Control, or AdvanceTrac warning lights were present at drop-off. After the vehicle was returned, all three warning lights were illuminated. The ABS/stability control system had been damaged during the service visit. Diagnostic codes C0031:07 and C0031:15 (left front wheel speed sensor circuit fault) were confirmed in writing by the dealership…

2018 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 14, 2026


My Check Engine Light came on, I took my car to the dealership that I have using for eight years with less than 38k miles on it and I was told by the service technician who gave the diagnose as, there was coolant in the cylinder where the spark plug #3 is housed. He stated that the car is misfiring and I was told I needed to get an new engine replace to correct the problem. I was given a Service Bulletin stating the manufacturer knew of the problem with this model. I talk to the dealership…

2017 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 14, 2026


2.0yt coolant intrusion. Needs long block replaced. So basically a motor. Ford knows about this.

2007 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 11, 2026


Internal Water pump Failed causing immediate shutdown of vehicle. This water pump is internal to the engine and requires half of the engine be taken apart to be replaced. This affect all 3.5 and 3.7 Ford engines through 2021. Unlike traditional water pumps which are belt driven this one is driven by the timing chain. Thereby when failure occurs the engine shuts down. Coolant also leaks into the oil as a result possibly resulting in engine damage. Ford is fully aware of the defect and refuses…

2015 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed Jun 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera occasionally displayed a distorted image while in Reverse(R). No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID

Filed Jun 4, 2026


I have a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2012 with 88k miles on it. While I was slowing to a stop as I approached a stoplight at a busy intersection, the 'Check Brake' warning on the dashboard lit up without warning and no prior issues, and my ability to brake became near impossible as the pedal softened. I needed to push it all the way to the floor to get the vehicle to stop. I shifted into park and turned off the vehicle - following turning it back on, the dashboard warning disappeared, I was able to…

2014 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed May 28, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while idle at a stop sign, a nearby aggressive driver had lost control attempting to pass another nearby vehicle; however, lost control and T-boned the front Driver-side door. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the impact of the crash was approximately 40 MPH; however, the air bags did not deploy, but had deployed for the vehicle that caused the crash. Medical attention was sought for hip and neck…

2007 LINCOLN MKZ

Filed May 22, 2026


Under the following recall [XXX] Recall was performed in 2022 by Ford of Upland by replacing only the brake fluid. The problem resurfaced just as described in the recall a while back. I contacted Ford on 5/21 they contacted the dealer who refused to repair at no cost. Car is currently at independent respected shop who confirmed that the ABS pump/module is shot and is gummed up. Recall by ford of upland was not performed fully or wasn’t effective. Replacing the fluid only was not a fix. I…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.