2018 Lincoln Mkz Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Mkz.

20172019
Complaints
33
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2018 Lincoln Mkz Problems

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

#18 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:69,000 mi
#27 complaints

ENGINE

#33 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:1,600 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Lincoln Mkz.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
POWER TRAIN869,000 mi
ENGINE7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER31,600 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM225,500 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING255,500 mi
AIR BAGS11
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING145,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS120,300 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION16,000 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
SERVICE BRAKES121,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY145,000 mi
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
WHEELS1

Recalls for 2018 Lincoln Mkz

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,863,438 vehicles.

23V162000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~1,280,726 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

23V162000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~1,280,726 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

18V167000STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
~1,301,986 affected

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.

Other Lincoln Mkz Years

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