Worst 2011 Lincoln Mkz Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
SERVICE BRAKES
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Lincoln Mkz.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 66 | 6 | 1 | 42,524 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 20 | 2 | — | 90,583 mi | |
| STEERING | 18 | 2 | — | 73,157 mi | |
| ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 88,745 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 2 | 2 | 50,767 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | — | 49,765 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 3 | 62,131 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 5 | — | 50,037 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 87,021 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 1 | — | 49,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | 60,005 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 92,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 35,533 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 44 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 75,280 mi | |
| TIRES:BEAD | 2 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | 1 | — | 18,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 64,358 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | 1 | 84,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2011 Lincoln Mkz
17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,903,249 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 7 more recalls
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