Lincoln MKS recalls & problems by year
19 recalls and 374 owner complaints across 8 model years (2009–2016).
Most complaints2013142 complaints
Most recalls20137 recalls
Crashes reported23in owner complaints
Injuries reported5459 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5★ | 19–20 mpg | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5★ | 20–22 mpg | 3 | 18 |
| 2014 | 5★ | 20–22 mpg | 2 | 44 |
| 2013 | 5★ | 20–21 mpg | 7 | 142 |
| 2012 | — | 19–20 mpg | 3 | 17 |
| 2011 | — | 19–20 mpg | 3 | 43 |
| 2010 | — | 19–20 mpg | 0 | 51 |
| 2009 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 56 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Steering — 121 complaints
- Electrical system — 55 complaints
- Engine — 47 complaints
- Unknown or other — 27 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 24 complaints
- Power train — 24 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 24 complaints
- Service brakes — 21 complaints