What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2017 Lincoln MKZ

Typical pattern

2.2% of complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKZ came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2017 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (76 complaints), typically at 8.1 yr or about 77,500 miles.

Complaints
186
Median age at failure
7.8 yr
Median mileage
51,000 n=56
Crash / fire / tow
17.2% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
76 reports · 77,500 mi
8.1 yr
14.5%
Power train
24 reports · 107,000 mi
8.7 yr
33.3%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V162000 2023-03-10
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

18V390000 2018-06-11
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.

18V167000 2018-03-12
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

17V427000 2017-07-06
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Engine 7,800 mi 1.4 yr in service
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND ACCELERATE, CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE "SEE MANUAL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH TOOL - FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO COAST CAR OFF EXIT RAMP SAFELY AND PULL OVER, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE CHUGGED AND STALLED. FIRST RESTART "SEE MANUAL" LIGHT STILL ON, SPUTTERED AND STALLED. TURNED OFF VEHICLE. 2ND ATTEMPT SAME AS 1ST. 3RD CAME ON AND RAN WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT AND SEEMED TO REV UP HIGHER THAN NORMAL, THEN CAME BACK DOWN. NO OTHER INDICATIONS APPEARED OTHER THAN "NO USE OF AUTO BRAKE AVAILABLE"
Engine 15,000 mi 3.0 yr in service
POWER LOSS WHEN ACCELERATING HARD ON THE FREEWAY (65MPH+). POWER IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED, MAKING ME A HAZARD ON THE ROAD! THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO 'LIMP' UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE, THE VALVES WERE FOUND TO HAVE MAJOR CARBON BUILDUP AND THE #1 CYLINDER HAD A CRACKED SPARK PLUG.
Engine 112,000 mi 3.5 yr in service
STARTED HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAT ON THE CAR, TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ACCORDING TO TSB 19-2346 IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE AND THEY REFUSE TO PAY FOR REPAIR DUE IT BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Power train 18,000 mi 1.7 yr in service
VEHICLE JERKS AGGRESSIVELY FROM PARK TO REVERSE THEN REVERSE TO DRIVE AT COLD START. AND FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THEN THERE IS A DELAY IN ENGAGEMENT WHERE THERE IS NO MOVEMENT AT ALL AS YOU SIT IN THE ROADWAY WITH TRAFFIC. NO CODES DISPLAYING AFTER AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP AND ALTHOUGH I PROVIDED VIDEOS OF ISSUE OCCURRING THEY SAY THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE ISSUE AND I MUST COME BACK, WEEKS LATER. AS SOON AS I LEAVE ISSUE OCCURS AGAIN.....

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