2013 Lincoln MKZ problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 2013 Lincoln MKZ with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 11.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 11%.
Complaints146
Crashes9
Fires3
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 11.6% · 17
Steering 11.0% · 16
Power train 10.3% · 15
Seat belts 8.2% · 12
Structure 8.2% · 12
Engine 6.8% · 10
Unknown or other 5.5% · 8
Latches/locks/linkages 5.5% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Lincoln MKZ in this data, 2013 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 20 in the last three years against 30 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 40,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the power line to the battery junction was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 175. Electrical system · reported at 175 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at various speeds, there was a loud beeping sound as if the doors were unlocked or opened. There were no warning lights or error messages displayed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Electrical system · reported at 160,000 miles
Tl-the owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the collision warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.Lb Electrical system · reported at 4,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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