2009 Lincoln Mks Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Lincoln Mks.
Worst 2009 Lincoln Mks Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Hydraulic Brakes
Brakes
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lincoln Mks.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | — | — | 7,615 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 132,260 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 3 | 1 | 109,800 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 53,860 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Lincoln Mks
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~695 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2009 Lincoln Mks — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Lincoln Mks reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Lincoln Mks?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Lincoln Mks?
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Does the 2009 Lincoln Mks have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Lincoln Mks?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mks reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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