2009 LINCOLN MKZ
7 recalls, 129 complaints - 33 TSBs
21V158000 Mar 10, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to ... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at ... Read more
21V081000 Feb 16, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S... Read more
19V904000 Dec 18, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not ... Read more
Consequence
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall ... Read more
18V046000 Jan 11, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Vir... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
17V024000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marian... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2... Read more
16V384000 May 31, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever register... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will... Read more
14E028000 May 29, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats ma... Read more
Consequence
The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped wit... Read more
Complaint Statistics
129 total complaints
10 crashes 1 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 64 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| WHEELS | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 14, 2025
I was driving I seen smoke then full flames on my windshield and I tried to stop and put my car in park to get out but my brakes stopped working and I couldn’t get the gear in park so I opened the driver door and had to jump out of the car .I had an engine replacement a year before for it being re... Read more
Fire
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon reversing out of the driveway and attempting to shift to drive(D), the message "System Fault - Consult Manual" was displayed. The contact was not able to shift to drive(D). The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that th... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2025
Incident date: Jun 18, 2025
Reporting engine failure with my 2019 GMC Yukon XL. Reporting engine failure after 106,500 miles. Yukon was properly functioning and well cared for with frequent oil changes and tire rotations. On [XXX] I was driving home with my [XXX] daughter coming back from her dance recital on [XXX] at [XX... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 17, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking and then lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the brake lights remained illuminated while the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle al... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 17, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The transmission downshifts when you are cruising along at higher speeds and then won't shift back up. It is jerky when it shifts. It turns over for an extended period when starting. A part has been ordered by the dealership since Sep 2022.
STEERING
May 17, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started shaking significantly, from side to side. As a result of the failure, the contact depressed the brake pedal to diminish the wobbling of the vehicle. Th... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 10, 2022
Incident date: Jul 10, 2020
Complaint Lincoln 2009 MKZ air vent grid on dash board broke in various places and collapse also, it appears the dash board in front of air vent grid is raised. Causing the defroster to not work properly and the window shield does not clear properly. I was told to fix the problem the whole dash boa... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 7, 2022
Incident date: Mar 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacture... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 7, 2022
Incident date: Mar 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacture... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 25, 2022
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE 7 MONTHS AFTER BRAKE FLUID RECALL WAS DONE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 25, 2022
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
BRAKE PEDAL FAILURE 7 MONTHS AFTER BRAKE FLUID RECALL WAS DONE.
WHEELS
Oct 17, 2021
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
The Lincoln Mercury factory chrome plated rims leak air all the time making the tires low on air or flat very often! This is a very dangerous safety hazard that can cause loss of control and having an accident resulting in serious bodily injury or death! There are many numerous other Lincoln car own... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 5, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
Leaking brakes had to be fixed twice before recalled parts were available. When the last repair was done, dealership said they would reimburse us (since we paid full price) recalled parts labor that we had to pay for since they were on the recall. This has never happened even though we have tried ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 26, 2021
Incident date: May 5, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair and the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 1, 2021
Incident date: Apr 30, 2021
TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RECALL #19V904 SAID COULD NOT FIX BECAUSE THE ECU WAS ALSO BAD, IT HAD JUST WENT OUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT FORD WILL NOT FIX THE RECALL IF I DON'T PAY THEM 777.00 TO FIX THE ECU FIRST, AND I THIK THEY SHOULD BECAUSE IT'S ALL TIED TOGETHER I.E. THE VERY SAME SYSTEM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 17, 2021
Incident date: Apr 6, 2021
BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY AND TOUCH BODY. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN TWO MONTHS AND 2ND TIME RESULTED IN TO CAR WRECK ON 5 MILES PER HOUR SPEED. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING LINCOLN SEEMS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT TOOK A LONG TIME TO COVER WITH REMEDY. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 17, 2021
Incident date: Apr 6, 2021
BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY AND TOUCH BODY. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN TWO MONTHS AND 2ND TIME RESULTED IN TO CAR WRECK ON 5 MILES PER HOUR SPEED. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING LINCOLN SEEMS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT TOOK A LONG TIME TO COVER WITH REMEDY. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Crash
WHEELS
Apr 17, 2021
Incident date: Apr 6, 2021
BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY AND TOUCH BODY. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN TWO MONTHS AND 2ND TIME RESULTED IN TO CAR WRECK ON 5 MILES PER HOUR SPEED. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING LINCOLN SEEMS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT TOOK A LONG TIME TO COVER WITH REMEDY. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED DAVE SINCLAIR LINCOLN (7500 S. LINDBERGH BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63125, (314) 729-2700)... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 10, 2021
Incident date: Mar 10, 2021
DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTION IS DEFECTIVE AND THE ISSUE IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AFTER A NUMBER OF YEARS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 25, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS INTERMITTENTLY DEPRESSED ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 22, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED JACK DEMMER LINCOLN, INC. (21531 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI 48124, (313) 274-8800) ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 18, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO FLOORBOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE DRIVER HAD TO PROCEED THROUGH THE RED LIGHT WITH SPEED TO AVOID A CR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 26, 2020
Incident date: Jan 2, 2020
WE WERE SENT A RECALL NOTICE ON THE AUTO BRAKE SYSTEM JANUARY 2020. LOCAL LINCOLN DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR AS OF OCTOBER 2020. THE ABS LIGHT HAS CAME ON RIGHT ABOUT THE TIME OF NOTIFICATION. KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR ON THE RECALL. IF I WANTED TO PAY FOR IT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 8, 2020
Incident date: Jan 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 1, 2020
Incident date: Jan 7, 2020
NHTSA RECALL 19V-904
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 23, 2020
Incident date: Sep 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. DORAL LINCOLN (9000 NW 12TH ST, DORAL, FL 33172; (786) 522-5351) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 15, 2020
Incident date: Sep 15, 2020
THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED BY FORD FOR MY VEHICLES BRAKES IN DECEMBER 2019.(MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER19S54;NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V904). THIS ISSUE HAS STILL NOT BEEN REMEDIED. MY LAST CALL TO THEIR SERVICE CENTER I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 24, 2020
Incident date: May 19, 2020
5/18/20 TOOK CAR FOR INSPECTION-FAILED BECAUSE OF BRAKES.GARAGE COULD NOT FIX TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.THEY COULD NOT FIX.TELL US NOT DRIVABLE.BEEN SITTING THERE EVER SINCE.CAR HAS 30016 MILES.AS OF THIS DATE HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF RECALL AND CANNOT BE TOLD WHY OR WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. WHA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 1, 2020
Incident date: Oct 13, 2018
RE: SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 19S54/NHTSA RECALL 19V-904 2009 LINCOLN MKZ VIN#[XXX] DEAR LINCOLN CONCIERGE: I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A CLAIM PERTAINING TO THE SAFETY RECALL LISTED ABOVE. I SPENT 4 MONTHS HAVING BRAKING ISSUES AND HAD MY LINCOLN TOWED 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF BRAKE PROBLEMS. FO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2019
THIS RECALL CAME OUT ON DECEMBER 18,2019! IT IS A SAFETY RECALL AND STILL HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED?! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!!!! HERE IS A COPY OF SOME OF THE REPORT: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 19V904 RECALL DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2019 MANUFACTURER RECALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 7, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2019
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE OWNING THIS CAR, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS GONE ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AFTER ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE PEDAL REMAINS VERY SOFT. IT EVENTUALLY (A FEW HOURS MAYBE) RETURNS TO NORMAL FUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING IN THIS CON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 4, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF A COMMERCIAL TRUCK. DURING THE CRASH NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT( [XXX]) WAS TAKEN AT ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 28, 2020
Incident date: Dec 18, 2019
NOTHING YET! ARE WE GOING TO WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING DOES?! SAFETY RISK!!! TAKING WAY TOO LONG TO GET THIS RESOLVED!!! THIS MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CONDITION DOES NOT RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FUNCTION AND THE VEHI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
THE INNER DOOR HANDLE ASY DOESN'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE.
AIR BAGS
May 28, 2019
Incident date: May 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO WAIT TWO WEEKS TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 12, 2018
Incident date: Jul 6, 2018
TAKATA RECALL> NOTICE 16S26 / NHTSA RECALL 16V-384< I WAS NOTIFIED BY MAIL OF A RECALL OVER 5 YEARS AGO ON THE INFLATOR OF MY PASSENGER AIRBAG BUT FORD HAD NOT YET ARRIVED AT A DECISION ON HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NOTIFICATION WOULD BE SENT WHEN THEY HAD A RESOLUTION. I BEGAN TO REGULARLY FOLLOW UP W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 10, 2018
Incident date: Feb 6, 2018
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY 2018 AND CANNOT GET IT CORRECTED. THE LINCOLN/FORD AGENCY IN SOUTHAMPTON, NY SAYS THE PARTS ARE ON ORDER. THIS HAS BEEN SINCE FEBRUARY!! SO EVERY 2 OR 3 WEEKS I AM SUPPOSED TO CALL AND SEE IF THEY ARE IN YET. SO FAR---NOTHING.
AIR BAGS
Nov 9, 2018
Incident date: Jul 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 30, 2018
Incident date: Jan 29, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V046000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER EVERGREEN FORD LINCOLN (1500 18TH AVE NW, ISSAQ... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" COMING OF HIGWAY ON RAMP CAR ACCELERATED TIRES FELT LIKE THEY WERE GONNA COME OFF ENGINE LIGHT BLINKED THEN DASHBOARD WENT OUT THEN LOSS OF POWER. SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND THE ONLY RECALL I GET IS POWER STEERING. MY DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE IS NO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" COMING OF HIGWAY ON RAMP CAR ACCELERATED TIRES FELT LIKE THEY WERE GONNA COME OFF ENGINE LIGHT BLINKED THEN DASHBOARD WENT OUT THEN LOSS OF POWER. SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND THE ONLY RECALL I GET IS POWER STEERING. MY DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE IS NO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 10, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" COMING OF HIGWAY ON RAMP CAR ACCELERATED TIRES FELT LIKE THEY WERE GONNA COME OFF ENGINE LIGHT BLINKED THEN DASHBOARD WENT OUT THEN LOSS OF POWER. SO TIRED OF THIS CAR BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND THE ONLY RECALL I GET IS POWER STEERING. MY DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW ON DRIVER SIDE IS NO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 18, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. RICHMOND ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Sep 11, 2018
CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN A DRIVEWAY.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Sep 11, 2018
CAR UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN A DRIVEWAY.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 25, 2018
Incident date: May 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 2, 2018
Incident date: May 8, 2018
2009 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
AIR BAGS
Aug 2, 2018
Incident date: Jul 19, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEA... Read more
STEERING
Jul 26, 2018
Incident date: Aug 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE BEING DRIVEN ON FOUR FLAT TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE ORIGIN OF THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWNE LINCOLN (3535 SOUTHWES... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 LINCOLN MKZ
33 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SSM 52476
Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 52243
Feb 8, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving MotorcraftA? Premium ATF, MERCONA? V has replaced all versions of MotorcraftA? Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Mixing MotorcraftA? Premium ATF and MERCONA? V in th
22B05 S1
Jul 27, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ??A?A?
22B05
Mar 28, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that
21N11-S3
Dec 7, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected vehicles, customers may return to the dealer with complaints
SSM 47201
Mar 30, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46412
Feb 27, 2017
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE
SSM 46412
Feb 27, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE
SSM 46332
Jan 24, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO
SSM 46132
Oct 17, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE
SSM 46132
Oct 17, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
TSB-10-16-1
Aug 9, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: THERE MAY BE A ROUGH IDLE OR MISSES WHILE THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE MUTLIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
LINCOLN MKZ - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN MKZ across all model years (2006, 2020).
96
Total Recalls
2,030
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
153
Reported Crashes
28
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
LINCOLN MKZ - Year by Year
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