MKZ owners have made 195 complaints over 14 model years. It ranks 14th in reliability out of 15 eligible Lincoln models.
Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Lincoln score is 6.19 while the MKZ comes in at 12.47.
We've pulled together a list of the problems MKZ owners.
Parts supplier, Takata, manufactured defective, shrapnel-hurling airbag inflators that need to be recalled. The issue affects 34 million+ vehicles spread out across 24 brands, making it one of the largest (and most dangerous) recalls in aut…
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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.
The MKZ has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2007–2012).
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.
Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.
The MKZ has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.
This lawsuit alleges defects in the EcoBoost engines causes coolant to leak into the cylinders in the 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L engines. This causes the engines to overheat, fail and catch fire.
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.
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The whole situation is a mess.…
keep readingTheir reason? The airbags in question contain calcium sulfate which is supposed to stabilize the inflators and prevent them from exploding and the automaker wanted more time to research the issue.…
keep readingLast year many of these vehicles were recalled for the same problem.
This latest recall includes some additional model years and is broken down into what NHTSA is calling "zones."
keep readingMany of the major automakers are affected, including Lincoln which announced the 2007-2010 MKX, 2006-2011 MKZ, and 2006-2011 Zephyr have been recalled.…
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