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Lincoln MKZ
Model Overview
The MKZ is Lincoln's mid-size sedan, and one of the brand's best-established models. Though its cabin doesn't lead the segment for spaciousness, it's a nicely done space that can be loaded with lots of tech, including an excellent sound system. MKZ is also not the segment's sportiest driver, but it boasts a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride. Adding to the MKZ's appeal is the optional of a thrifty hybrid powertrain.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
10
Owner Reviews
CarChick2017
Luxury Ride
June 19, 2017
Overall Score
Car lives up to all expectations I've had. Luxury features that perform well. The only glitch I've encountered is the syncing system for the Bluetooth. This is my second Lincoln and I think the previous sync worked more reliably than this one. That said, a beautiful ride and still turning heads. 2017 is a redesign year and the front end is eye catching.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-132
Recall date
2023-03-14
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S12
Units Affected:
63,269
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking.
Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on. This recall doesn't affect models with a Hybrid engine. Vehicles repaired under Ford warranty extension program 22N02 already have updated brake hoses, and don't require this repair.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake hoses.
Recall number
2019-665
Recall date
2019-12-20
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S54
Units Affected:
55,078
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, a problem with the hydraulic control unit for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) could cause increased brake pedal travel.
Safety Risk:
Increased brake pedal travel could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the ABS module assembly. The system will be flushed with DOT 4 brake fluid, and if necessary, the hydraulic control unit will be replaced. Dealers will also replace the DOT 3 reservoir cap with a new DOT 4 cap.
Recall number
2019-431
Recall date
2019-08-27
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S26
Units Affected:
8,134
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer. If one or more of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed.
Recall number
2019-395
Recall date
2019-08-12
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S25
Units Affected:
4,002
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the cables that attach the front seat belts could be damaged when the seat belt pretensioners deploy in a crash. As a result, the driver and front passenger seat belts may detach. Note: This an expansion of recall 2016-601.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to apply a coating to protect the front seat belt pretensioner cables.
Recall number
2019-005
Recall date
2019-01-08
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S01
Units Affected:
300,898
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Additional note: This recall supersedes recalls 2016-347 (Ford Safety Improvement Program 16S26), 2017-024 (Ford Recall 17S01) and 2018-035 (Ford Recall 18S01). Vehicles repaired under the previous recalls do not require repair under this recall.
Recall number
2018-130
Recall date
2018-03-14
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18S08
Units Affected:
59,266
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel bolt torque retention feature may not fully engage into the steering shaft. If the bolt loosens, the steering wheel may appear to be loose, which could affect vehicle control. If a loose bolt is left unrepaired, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column, which could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt.
Recall number
2018-035
Recall date
2018-01-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18S01
Units Affected:
36,727
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019005 (Ford Recall 19S01). Please see recall 2019005 for more information.
Recall number
2017-332
Recall date
2017-07-06
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17S16
Units Affected:
696
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.0l engine coupled to a 6 speed automatic transmission, the torque converter could separate from the engine flex plate due to inadequate welds on the attachment studs. If this occurs, this would result in a sudden loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the torque converter.
Recall number
2017-183
Recall date
2017-03-29
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S16-1
Units Affected:
10,996
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the door latches may have a broken pawl spring tab. This could result in the door not latching correctly. As a result, doors which appear to be latched could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace all four door latches with a more robust part. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-175.
Recall number
2017-024
Recall date
2017-01-12
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17S01
Units Affected:
155,793
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator or airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019005 (Ford Recall 19S01). Please see recall 2019005 for more information.
Recall number
2016-601
Recall date
2016-12-01
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16S42
Units Affected:
34,417
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, deployment of the driver or front passenger seatbelt pretensioner in a crash may generate internal pretensioner temperatures that can degrade the tensile strength of the outboard seat belt anchor cable. This could result in the seat belt not adequately restraining the seat occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply a coating to protect the pretensioner's cables.
Recall number
2016-347
Recall date
2016-07-06
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16S26
Units Affected:
5,867
Notification Type:
Superseded
Ford Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States equipped with Takata airbags. Ford will replace the driver or passenger inflator on affected vehicles, depending on the vehicle involved. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states of New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands should contact a Ford dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This Safety Improvement Program is superseded by recall 2019005 (Ford Recall 19S01). Please see recall 2019005 for more information.
Recall number
2015-441
Recall date
2015-09-30
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15C11
Units Affected:
28
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301 – Fuel System Integrity. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that was not manufactured to specification and may cause the vehicle to fail to meet the requirements of the standard. Improperly manufactured fuel tanks have thin walls that may crack if the vehicle is involved in a crash, which could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Recall number
2015-224
Recall date
2015-05-27
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S18
Units Affected:
25,195
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.
Recall number
2015-179
Recall date
2015-04-28
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15C02
Units Affected:
1,066
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The parking lamps are designed to operate at a higher light intensity to provide the required Daytime Running Lights (DRL) function. When the headlamps are activated, the parking lamp light intensity does not reduce from DRL intensity to parking lamp intensity as intended. The higher light intensity may adversely affect the vision of oncoming drivers during low light and night time conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
Recall number
2015-177
Recall date
2015-04-28
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S14
Units Affected:
31,193
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador), corrosion may occur at the steering gear motor attachment bolts. Steering gear motor detachment from the gear housing could result in sudden loss of steering power assist. This would cause the Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control malfunction indicator lamps to illuminate. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. A loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor attachment bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolds are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.
Recall number
2015-175
Recall date
2015-04-24
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S16
Units Affected:
50,681
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the door latches may have a broken pawl spring tab. This could result in the door not latching correctly. As a result, doors which appear to be latched could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace all four door latches with a more robust part.
Recall number
2014-427
Recall date
2014-09-30
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S21
Units Affected:
82,962
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, sealant applied to the restraints control module could fail, allowing moisture to enter the module circuit board. This could cause corrosion to form, which will illuminate the airbag warning light and could affect restraint system function, potentially disabling airbags or other safety systems. This could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash where airbag deployment is warranted. Correction: Dealers will replace the restraints control module.
Recall number
2014-195
Recall date
2014-05-28
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S07
Units Affected:
2,810
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
A safety defect may exist in Ford aftermarket all-weather floor mats sold as accessories or service replacement parts for 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The floor mats are secured by a single retention device, which could allow the driver's floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator pedal. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal could fail to return to idle. This could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace Ford aftermarket all-weather floor mats with an updated design having two retention devices.
Recall number
2014-109
Recall date
2014-04-02
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14C03
Units Affected:
4,744
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 – Anchorage of Seats. The front driver and passenger seatback recliner mechanism may separate from the seatback frame due to improper welding. If this were to occur, the seatback could become noisy, loose or begin leaning and could fail to meet the strength requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the seatback assemblies.
Recall number
2013-425
Recall date
2013-11-27
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13C09
Units Affected:
168
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 102 - Transmission Control Functions. The transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. This could result in inadvertent vehicle movement, which could cause a crash resulting in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the transmission range sensor.
Recall number
2013-187
Recall date
2013-05-29
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13S05
Units Affected:
393
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -20C). This could create an electrical shock hazard, which could result in personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater cord.
Recall number
2013-186
Recall date
2013-05-29
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13S04
Units Affected:
23,612
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack which could allow fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module.
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