Worst 2018 Lincoln Mkz Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Lincoln Mkz.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 20,300 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Lincoln Mkz
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,863,438 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 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
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkz reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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