The Most Common MKZ Problem

We've pulled together a list of the problems MKZ owners.

  1. Lincoln Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbags

    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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What MKZ 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

MKZ Generations

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).

  1. 2nd Generation MKZ

    Years
    2013–2020
    Reliability
    14th of 24
    PainRank
    2.46
    Complaints
    43
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  2. 1st Generation MKZ

    Years
    2007–2012
    Reliability
    23rd of 24
    PainRank
    11.2
    Complaints
    152
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MKZ Key Numbers

  1. 195 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 328 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 25 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

MKZ Class-Action Lawsuits

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

  • Patricia Lund, v. Ford Motor Company

    Case Filed
    1. Case Filed

      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.

    Class Vehicles
    • 2017-2019 MKC
    • 2017-2019 MKZ
    Class Members
    All former and current Arkansas owners and lessees
    Location
    California
  • 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

Recent MKZ News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Earlier this year, Lincoln’s parent company–Ford–petitioned the government to delay an important Takata recall.

    Their 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.…

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  2. Ford is recalling more than 816,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles to replace passenger-side frontal Takata airbag inflators as part of a recent Takata recall of 5.7 million inflators.

    Last 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."

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  3. A massive new recall covering 35-40 million vehicles with defective Takata inflators is underway.

    Many 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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