2015 Lincoln Mks Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Lincoln Mks.

20142016
Complaints
28
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Lincoln Mks Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:50,162 mi
Fires:1
#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#33 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Lincoln Mks.

Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,162
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Urea Injection System (Def)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Lincoln Mks

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~84,870 vehicles.

16V621000Fuel Pump
~77,502 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

15V605000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
~203 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

15V464000Parking Brake
~7,165 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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2015 Lincoln Mks — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Lincoln Mks reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Lincoln Mks has 28 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Lincoln Mks?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 50,162 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Lincoln Mks?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,162 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Lincoln Mks?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Lincoln Mks include 0 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Lincoln Mks have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 84,870 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Lincoln Mks?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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