Worst 2017 Lincoln Mkz Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 65 | 3 | 3 | 60,608 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 3 | 2 | 76,638 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 2 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | — | 74,748 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | 2 | 40,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 39,333 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 36,242 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 31,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7,800 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 98,989 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 31,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 33,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Lincoln Mkz
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,869,489 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 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Other Lincoln Mkz Years
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkz reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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