Worst 2013 Lincoln Mkz Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Lincoln Mkz.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | — | — | 36,099 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | — | — | 64,497 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 1 | — | 45,470 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | 1 | — | 42,350 mi | |
| ENGINE | 10 | 1 | — | 49,938 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | 1 | — | 61,806 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | 1 | 37,569 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | 1 | — | 23,754 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | — | 67,280 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | — | — | 39,425 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 54,787 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 134,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 142,312 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | 136,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 7,700 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 1,994 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 29,196 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | 136,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Lincoln Mkz
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~15,687,173 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
+ 8 more recalls
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