Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lincoln MKZ, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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
- 2010 Lincoln MKZ - 129 complaints in its first 8 years (169 to date)
- 2012 Lincoln MKZ - 115 complaints in its first 8 years (146 to date)
- 2017 Lincoln MKZ - 114 complaints in its first 8 years (141 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
- 2007 Lincoln MKZ - 34 complaints in its first 8 years (259 to date)
- 2018 Lincoln MKZ - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2016 Lincoln MKZ - 45 complaints in its first 8 years (64 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
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ | 21 | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ | 35 | 35 | 2 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ | 141 | 114 | 4 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ | 64 | 45 | 6 |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ | 83 | 56 | 10 |
| 2014 Lincoln MKZ | 97 | 69 | 13 |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ | 109 | 77 | 12 |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ | 146 | 115 | 5 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKZ | 145 | 110 | 5 |
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ | 169 | 129 | 7 |
| 2009 Lincoln MKZ | 114 | 58 | 6 |
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ | 281 | 63 | 4 |
| 2007 Lincoln MKZ | 259 | 34 | 4 |
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.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 | 2015 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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... |
| 25V442000 | 2019-2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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... |
| 23V775000 | 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford 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,... |
| 23V162000 | 2013-2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. |
| 22V011000 | 2014-2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,... |
| 21V158000 | 2006-2012 | Air Bags | Ford 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... |
| 21V081000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Ford 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... |
| 20V331000 | 2013-2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford 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... |
| 20V177000 | 2014-2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford 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,... |
| 19V904000 | 2006-2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. |
| 19V632000 | 2013-2016 | Steering | Ford 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... |
| 19V590000 | 2015 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 19V001000DO NOT DRIVE | 2010-2012 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 18V775000 | 2010-2012 | Air Bags | Ford 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... |
| 18V390000 | 2017 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 18V167000 | 2014-2018 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. |
| 18V046000DO NOT DRIVE | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 17V427000 | 2017 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. |
| 17V210000 | 2013-2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 17V024000DO NOT DRIVE | 2006-2012 | Air Bags | Ford 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,... |
| 16V875000 | 2013-2015 | Seat Belts | Ford 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... |
| 16V384000DO NOT DRIVE | 2006-2011 | Air Bags | Ford 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... |
| 15V618000 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford 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... |
| 15V340000 | 2011-2012 | 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... |
| 15V250000 | 2013-2015 | Steering | Ford 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... |
| 15V248000 | 2015 | Exterior Lighting | Ford 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... |
| 15V246000 | 2013-2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford 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,... |
| 14V597000 | 2013-2014 | Seat Belts | Ford 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... |
| 14V164000 | 2013-2014 | Seats | Ford 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... |
| 13V594000 | 2013-2014 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. |