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Lincoln MKS

374 federal complaints across 8 model years (2009-2016) · 11 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lincoln MKS, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2013 Lincoln MKS - 97 complaints in its first 8 years (142 to date)
  2. 2009 Lincoln MKS - 42 complaints in its first 8 years (56 to date)
  3. 2010 Lincoln MKS - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2011 Lincoln MKS - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (43 to date)
  2. 2014 Lincoln MKS - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
  3. 2010 Lincoln MKS - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Steering
121
Electrical system
55
Engine & cooling
52
Fuel system
38
Brakes
33
Speed control
24

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2016 Lincoln MKS330
2015 Lincoln MKS18103
2014 Lincoln MKS44332
2013 Lincoln MKS142977
2012 Lincoln MKS1783
2011 Lincoln MKS43253
2010 Lincoln MKS51360
2009 Lincoln MKS56421

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
16V6210002013-2015Fuel System, GasolineFord 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...
16V2470002009-2011Air BagsFord 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...
15V8120002013Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles.
15V6050002015Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015.
15V4640002015Parking BrakeFord 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...
15V3400002011-2013SteeringFord 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...
15V0400002011-2013StructureFord 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...
14V3930002013-2014Power TrainFord 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...
13V2700002013Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012.
13V2270002013Fuel 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...
13V1090002012Fuel System, GasolineFord is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012.