What MKS Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

MKS Generations

Generations are groups of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways. The MKS has 1 generation available in North American markets.

  1. 1st Generation MKS

    Years
    2009–2016
    Reliability
    15th of 24
    PainRank
    3.04
    Complaints
    48
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MKS Key Numbers

  1. 48 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 108 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 11 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

MKS Class-Action Lawsuits

The MKS has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Silvia Franco, et al, v. Ford Motor Company.

    Case Filed
    1. Case Filed

      A Ford and Lincoln sudden deceleration lawsuit alleges a host of vehicles have defective electronic throttle body control systems that cause the vehicles to suddenly and dangerously lose power.

    Problem
    ETB Puts MKX in Limp Home Mode
    Class Vehicles
    • 2011-2014 Mark LT (3.5L/3.7L)
    • 2011-2016 MKX (3.7L engine)
    • 2013-2016 MKZ (3.7L engine)
    • 2013-2016 MKT (3.7L engine)
    • 2013-2015 MKS (3.7L engine)
    Location
    California