Lincoln MKZ: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 56 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2019 (10) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | lincoln-mkz-2019-coolant-intrusion | Coolant intrusion causing engine failure | ENGINE | 7 | 2024-11 → 2026-09 | 20 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2019 | lincoln-mkz-2019-shifter-cable-bushing | Shifter cable bushing breakage | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2026-07 → 2026-07 | 20 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2019 | lincoln-mkz-2019-steering-wheel-instability | Steering wheel wobble or looseness | STEERING | 3 | 2024-12 → 2026-02 | 20 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2018 | mkz-2018-coolant-intrusion | Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE | 11 | 2024-01 → 2026-07 | 31 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | mkz-2018-transmission-fluid-loss | Internal transmission failure with fluid loss | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2023-12 → 2026-07 | 31 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | mkz-2018-loss-of-motive-power | Loss of motive power while driving | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2019-05 → 2019-06 | 31 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | mkz-2018-moonroof-glass-shattering | Panoramic moonroof glass shattering | VISIBILITY | 2 | 2022-10 → 2024-02 | 31 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2018 | mkz-2018-rollaway-not-in-park | Vehicle rollaway when not shifted into Park | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2019-08 → 2020-01 | 31 | 2026-07-27 |
| 2017 | lincoln-mkz-2017-torque-converter-failure | Torque converter failure and transmission replacement | POWER TRAIN | 14 | 2018-06 → 2026-08 | 135 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | lincoln-mkz-2017-brake-hose-line-failure | Brake line or hose failure with loss of brake fluid | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 2022-03 → 2026-05 | 135 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | lincoln-mkz-2017-steering-wheel-lockup | Steering wheel lockup or loss of steering assist | STEERING | 4 | 2017-09 → 2025-12 | 135 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | lincoln-mkz-2017-coolant-intrusion-engine | Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE | 58 | 2020-05 → 2026-08 | 135 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | lincoln-mkz-2017-infotainment-nav-malfunction | Navigation and touchscreen system malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2017-07 → 2025-01 | 135 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | lincoln-mkz-2017-engine-oil-leak | Engine oil leak from pan, valve cover, or head | ENGINE | 4 | 2019-09 → 2024-10 | 135 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | lincoln-mkz-2016-backup-camera-failure | Rear-view camera failure or blank display | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 11 | 2025-05 → 2026-05 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | lincoln-mkz-2016-power-steering-assist-loss | Loss of electric power steering assist | STEERING | 11 | 2018-04 → 2026-03 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | lincoln-mkz-2016-front-brake-hose-leak | Front brake hose leak and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 2022-07 → 2024-04 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | lincoln-mkz-2016-ecoboost-coolant-intrusion | Engine coolant intrusion requiring engine replacement | ENGINE | 5 | 2023-08 → 2025-06 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | lincoln-mkz-2016-takata-airbag-recall | Takata air bag inflator recall | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2017-03 → 2019-05 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-backup-camera-recall | Rearview camera failure under back-over prevention recall | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 12 | 2025-06 → 2026-08 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-brake-hose-rupture | Brake hose rupture with sudden loss of hydraulic pressure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 | 2020-03 → 2024-02 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-power-steering-failure | Electric power steering assist failure | STEERING | 7 | 2018-11 → 2026-05 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-transmission-harsh-shift | Automatic transmission harsh and delayed shifting | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2017-05 → 2025-04 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-seat-belt-buckle-failure | Seat belt buckle latch failure | SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2017-02 → 2026-01 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-electrical-multiplex-fault | Airbag warning light with horn and accessory shutdown | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS | 7 | 2017-08 → 2024-08 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-battery-drain | Battery drain requiring repeated replacement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2016-08 → 2025-12 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | lincoln-mkz-2015-unintended-acceleration | Sudden unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2015-01 → 2022-12 | 80 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2014 | lincoln-mkz-2014-steering-assist-failure | Power steering assist failure or lock-up | STEERING | 26 | 2015-06 → 2026-01 | 97 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | lincoln-mkz-2014-door-latch-failure | Door latch failure allowing door to open while driving | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 11 | 2016-10 → 2021-03 | 97 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | lincoln-mkz-2014-wheel-lug-nut-seizure | Wheel lug nuts seized and difficult to remove | WHEELS | 3 | 2019-08 → 2024-10 | 97 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | lincoln-mkz-2014-backup-camera-failure | Backup camera failure or blackout in reverse | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 9 | 2020-07 → 2026-04 | 97 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | lincoln-mkz-2014-engine-stall | Engine stalls or loses power while driving | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 2015-08 → 2023-08 | 97 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | lincoln-mkz-2014-brake-fluid-loss | Brake fluid loss or brake pedal going to floor | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 2015-01 → 2023-04 | 97 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | lincoln-mkz-2013-power-steering-assist-failure | Power steering assist failure | STEERING | 11 | 2014-06 → 2026-02 | 108 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | lincoln-mkz-2013-door-latch-failure | Door latch failure allowing doors to open while driving | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 15 | 2015-06 → 2023-02 | 108 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | lincoln-mkz-2013-rear-seat-belt-retractor-stuck | Rear seat belt retractor stuck in down position | SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2017-05 → 2019-04 | 108 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | lincoln-mkz-2013-wheel-lug-nut-swelling | Wheel lug nut swelling preventing tire rotation | WHEELS | 4 | 2018-09 → 2023-08 | 108 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | lincoln-mkz-2013-unexpected-transmission-shift | Unexpected transmission shift and gear position fault | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2014-03 → 2020-09 | 108 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | lincoln-mkz-2013-engine-stall-loss-of-power | Engine stalling and sudden loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 4 | 2020-02 → 2022-02 | 108 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | mkz-2012-power-steering-assist-loss | Power steering assist loss or fault | STEERING | 14 | 2012-08 → 2025-11 | 146 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | mkz-2012-brake-loss-soft-pedal | Brake pedal sinks to floor or brakes stop working | SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 2018-11 → 2023-09 | 146 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | mkz-2012-door-latch-failure | Door latch fails to hold door closed or locked | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2016-07 → 2021-08 | 146 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | mkz-2012-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable or repair delayed | AIR BAGS | 61 | 2017-03 → 2022-08 | 146 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | mkz-2012-airbags-did-not-deploy-crash | Air bags did not deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2018-03 → 2020-02 | 146 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | lincoln-mkz-2011-power-steering-assist-failure | Electric power steering assist failure | STEERING | 28 | 2011-05 → 2025-08 | 185 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | lincoln-mkz-2011-door-latch-handle-failure | Door latch and interior handle failure | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 15 | 2014-12 → 2020-08 | 185 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | lincoln-mkz-2011-tire-sidewall-cracking | Tire sidewall cracking and tread separation | TIRES | 4 | 2014-12 → 2023-08 | 185 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | lincoln-mkz-2011-brake-pedal-loss-pressure | Brake pedal loss of pressure to floor | SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 2015-03 → 2025-06 | 185 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | lincoln-mkz-2011-takata-airbag-recall-parts | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 77 | 2016-08 → 2022-09 | 185 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | lincoln-mkz-2011-water-pump-coolant-intrusion | Water pump failure with coolant intrusion into engine | ENGINE | 7 | 2016-10 → 2024-08 | 185 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | lincoln-mkz-2010-brake-pedal-floor-abs-hcu | Brake pedal travel to floor from ABS hydraulic control unit | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 36 | 2010-08 → 2025-08 | 169 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | lincoln-mkz-2010-led-taillight-failure | LED taillight and brake light assembly failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 2013-10 → 2020-06 | 169 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | lincoln-mkz-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall part unavailability | AIR BAGS | 90 | 2017-02 → 2022-08 | 169 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | lincoln-mkz-2010-airbag-nondeployment-crash | Air bag non-deployment during crash | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2011-06 → 2022-06 | 169 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | lincoln-mkz-2010-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2011-09 → 2016-01 | 169 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | lincoln-mkz-2010-water-pump-failure | Water pump failure causing coolant intrusion | ENGINE | 4 | 2018-03 → 2023-04 | 169 | 2026-09-07 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Lincoln MKZ [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lincoln/mkz
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_lincoln_mkz_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Lincoln MKZ},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lincoln/mkz}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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