2017 Lincoln MKZ problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKZ with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 39.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 13.2%.
Complaints182
Crashes13
Fires11
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 39.6% · 72
Power train 13.2% · 24
Electrical system 5.5% · 10
Unknown or other 5.5% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 4.9% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 4.9% · 9
Service brakes 4.4% · 8
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Lincoln MKZ in this data, 2017 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 106 in the last three years against 47 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While out of town, the check engine light came on and the car began sputtering. There was a Lincoln dealer a couple miles away so I went there. The scan found code p303 and coolant had intruded in cylinder 3 and the engine needed to be replaced. The Lincoln dealer stated that there was a service bulletin issued about this problem with eco boost 2017 Lincolns. Engine
Vehicle starting and running rough upon start up. Coil #2 now showing bad 4th time within the past 6-8 months, the #2 plug twice on the last month. Now coil #3 and plug for the 2nd time. Feels like an Oxygen sensors going bad, although no codes showing up for that, causes the check engine light to come on and continually run rough like a misfire. Engine
Power loss when accelerating hard on the freeway (65mph+). Power is significantly reduced, making me a hazard on the road! The vehicle continues to 'limp' until car is turned off and restarted. When I took it to the garage, the valves were found to have major carbon buildup and the #1 cylinder had a cracked spark plug. Engine · reported at 15,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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