2013 Lincoln MKZ problems and recalls
Owners have filed 108 complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, and NHTSA has issued 13 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (17 complaints).
108
Complaints
13
Recalls
4
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
2
Injuries
50.5
Severity index
Severity index 50.5 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 109 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 25% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 15.7% |
| STEERING | 16 | 14.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 13.9% |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | 11.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | 11.1% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 9.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 7.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 7.4% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (22 against 28).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V632000 | 29/08/2019 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachu |
| 16V875000 | 05/12/2016 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a s |
| 17V210000 | 27/03/2017 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely clo |
| 14V597000 | 26/09/2014 | AIR BAGS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2 |
| 15V250000 | 28/04/2015 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registere |
| 15V246000 | 24/04/2015 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On |
| 14V164000 | 02/04/2014 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles |
| 13V594000 | 25/11/2013 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shi |
| 13V230000 | 31/05/2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing |
| 13V227000 | 31/05/2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, all |
| 20E025000 | 24/04/2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illumi |
| 20V331000 | 08/06/2020 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recal |
| 23V162000 | 10/03/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. |
Other Lincoln MKZ model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 8 years side by side.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.