2010 Lincoln Mkz Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Lincoln Mkz.

20092011
Complaints
197
Crashes
22
Fires
0
Injuries
16
Fatalities
Recalls
75

Worst 2010 Lincoln Mkz Problems

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

#195 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:76,469 mi
Crash-related:5
#226 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:99,212 mi
Crash-related:3
#311 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Avg mileage:58,054 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Lincoln Mkz.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS95576,469 mi
SERVICE BRAKES26399,212 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1158,054 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10149,074 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9857,633 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8117,200 mi
ENGINE5100,765 mi
POWER TRAIN4161,700 mi
SEATS3160,567 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY3154,703 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER315,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2107,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2208,135 mi
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1125,000 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)110,500 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE158,136 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1122,000 mi
PARKING BRAKE135,000 mi
SEAT BELTS148,550 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT180,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER1116,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC13,049 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT1110,000 mi
STEERING12,600 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR140,000 mi
SUSPENSION110,500 mi
TIRES1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1150,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER191,000 mi

Recalls for 2010 Lincoln Mkz

75 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,498,407 vehicles.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

+ 65 more recalls

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