2010 LINCOLN MKZ

9 recalls, 197 complaints - 51 TSBs

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

2,602,668 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also i... 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 dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

249 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

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

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

1,067 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

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

600,166 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 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. Vi... 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. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's num... Read more

782,384 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket tha... Read more

Consequence

If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.

215 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

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.

327,796 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

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

1,892,343 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

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

82,579 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

197 total complaints 23 crashes 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	96
SERVICE BRAKES	25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	8
ENGINE	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
POWER TRAIN	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	4

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

Trailer brakes and lights come and go. I start with having everything then loose brakes and lights when I’m driving. This is apparently a known issue that they have a fix for but I have never received anything about a recall.

Incident date: Aug 6, 2025

I began my lease for a brand-new 2025 Audi S5 on July 14, 2025. The vehicle was delivered with a dent in the door, which the dealer repaired before I could take possession. The dent repair was completed on July 22, 2025, at which time I took delivery. On July 23, I informed my sales representative ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

There’s a noticeable lag in the engine, especially when starting or turning. Sometimes, it’s almost a full second, which is quite alarming. When I asked the mechanics at a few dealerships about this, they all said it’s normal for these new “Green” type engines with four cylinders and a tur... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

Transmission slip between 1st and second gear

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

Incident date: Jan 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Flagstaff RV. The contact stated that the front driver’s side tire was significantly worn and damaged after driving approximately 200-500 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a bearing retainer nut had detached and caused the ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2023

ID4 Pro Plus has a feature car surround area view—- this is essentially a camera system that provides multiple views while backing / driving forward that stopped functioning appropriately 19 days after purchased . VW Dealership in Greenville,SC reported software problem with update pending in May... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2023

The abs and traction control lights stay illuminated on dash. No abs, traction control, or cruise control. Abs module looks to be the problem

Incident date: Apr 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to slow or come to a complete stop. The contact stated she was able to pull over onto a grassy area, avoiding a collision, and... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2023

At the beginning of March 2023, I observed that the white paint on the roof top is peeling off. Since Hyundai sent a extended warranty at the end of last year I took it to the dealership when I went for fixing a recall (Anti-theft software upgrade). They said that they don’t do paint job and asked... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2023

- The traction control/stabilitrac malfunctioned causing my truck brake automatically while in motion. - Its causing my truck to brake unexpectedly - My mechanic said its an electrical issue and its becoming common in these trucks - My dashboard messages alternate from "traction control off" and "s... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2023

Passenger side curtain air bag deployed and failed to inflate.

Crash

Incident date: Oct 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle cut her off. As a result, the contact’s wife abruptly depressed the brake pedal, but extra force had to be applied to stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while in the car wash the transmission was shifted back to the Driver position when suddenly the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a pair of the iron post. During t... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 20, 2022

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

Wrench light came on a few times when I checked it the codes were p2135 and p0122 and p1576 car didnt accelerate It happen again one time and then it was letting me accelerate but it was very limited

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while her husband was driving 45 MPH and approaching a traffic light, he had to depress the brake pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. The driver stated that the advance trac and ABS warning lights were illuminated but turned off shortly aft... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2020

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while making a left turn at a low rate of speed, several warning lights including the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hyd... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2020

Incident date: Aug 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, while depressing on the brake pedal the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to cruise to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the indepen... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2021

I traded in this 2010 Lincoln MKZ on November 24, 2018 at Classic Acura in Beaumont, Texas. Since that time I have contacted both Lincoln Motor Company by phone and email plus Kinsel Ford-Lincoln of Beaumont, Texas in person and by phone. These contacts were done multiple times and today I received ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2021

Incident date: Apr 26, 2021

RECEVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE LETTER. I NEED A RENTAL CAR OR LOANER CAR FROM DEARERSHIP FOR MY OWN SAFETY WHILE I AWAIT THE REPAIR OF MY DEFECTED DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. MY VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYD... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2019

THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE, BUT MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO SAFETY RECALL 19S54. DESPITE HAVING KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE AT LEAST DECEMBER 2019, FORD HAS STILL NOT REPAIRED IT. I HAVE CHECKED MANY, MANY TIMES WITH MY LOCAL DEALER WHO ALWAYS INDICATES PARTS AVAILABILITY AS THE ISSUE. THIS REALLY NEEDS ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN HE TRIE... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 11, 2021

ABS WENT OFF AND NOW PEDAL WANTS TO GO TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. YOU CAN FEEL IT GRAB RIGHT AWAY AND THEN FADE AWAY. THIS MODEL HAS A ABS VALVE RECALL BUT MY VIN IS NOT PULLING IT UP.

Incident date: Dec 30, 2019

THERE IS A RECALL FROM THE LINCOLN FORD COMPANY FOR BRAKES WHICH HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2019. THEY KEEP DELAYING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PART SAYING THEY ARE STILL IN THE TESTING PHASE. THEY ARE NOT GIVING OWNERS THE OPTION FOR COURTESY LEASES.

Incident date: Jan 6, 2021

MY UNCLE CAR 2010 LINCOLN MKZ HAVE PROBLEM WITH BRAKE. WHEN DRIVE BRAKE PEDAL OK,,,,BUT SOMETIME PARK AT HOME ALL NIGHT LONG AND MORNING START ENGINE AND BRAKE PEDAL GO DOWN ON FLOOR. HE NEED TO PUMP BRAKE SEVERAL TIME TO MAKE BRAKE PEDAL GOES UP SO HE CAN DRIVE. BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH SOMETIME WENT ON... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S WIFE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TWICE WHERE THE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2020

AFTER HITTING BRAKES HARD ON WET SURFACE THE ABS ACTIVATED. FROM THAT POINT ON THE BRAKES WOULD DEPRESS TO THE FLOOR. TRIED TO PUMP UP, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD STILL DROP TO FLOOR BOARD. AT ONE POINT THE CAR WAS PULLED OVER SINCE THE BRAKES NO LONGER WORKED. HAD MASTER CYL REPLACED, LINES DRAI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2020

BRAKES LOSE PRESSURE AND GO TO THE FLOOR, AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 19S54, BUT THIS CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND THE FORD DEALER IS CHARGING $2000 TO REPAIR IT.

Incident date: Sep 27, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD FAILING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE PULLED TO T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 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. CAUSEWAY LINCOLN (375 BARNEGAT ROAD, NJ-72, STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ 08050) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, ON OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLLED AWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHIC... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 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 CONTACTED L. B. SMITH FORD (1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717) 761-6700) WHERE IT WA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2020

AFTER BRAKING IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL WHICH IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL 19V904000. I CHECKED THE VIN AND THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED AS BEING INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT IT DEFINITELY HAS THE PROBLEM. I SPOKE WITH FORD AND UNLESS THE RECALL INCLUD... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2020

I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED SOME TIME AGO ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY BRAKES AND A REMEDY WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AVAILABLE 'LATE 1ST QUARTER 2020'. IT IS NOT PAST THE 2ND QTR OF 2020 AND STILL NO REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION BY FORD. WHAT IS THEIR HOLD UP?? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 17, 2018

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM GOES OFF WITH NO INDICATION DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER STOPPED OR MOVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT BACK ON IS TURN LIGHTS OFF AND TURN BACK ON BUT IT DOES IT REPEATEDLY PER TRIP. DOES NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF THE CAR IS MOVING OR NOT. TOOK TO DEALER APPROX. THREE TIMES ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND LOST THE BRAKING ABILITY. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER DOWNS FORD INC, 360 NEW JERSEY AVE 37, TOMS RIVER, NJ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. NORTH PARK LINCOLN LOCATED AT 9207 SAN PEDRO AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216, (210) 341-8841, WAS CONT... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2019

ONE EVENING I GOT INTO MY CAR AND WAS HEADING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I USED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES. THE PART I REPLACED WAS THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONTROL UNIT. IT COST ME ALMOST 700.00 TO REPAIR. I HAVE THE PROPER PAPERWORK IF YOU NEED TO SEE THE REPAIR ORDER. ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2019

THE RADIO BLEW OUT, AFTER LINCOLN INSTALLED THE AN AIRBAG THAT WAS RECALLED. IT'S SOUNDED LIKE A BODY DROP ON THE VEHICLE ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON.

Incident date: Jun 14, 2019

THE RADIO BLEW OUT, AFTER LINCOLN INSTALLED THE AN AIRBAG THAT WAS RECALLED. IT'S SOUNDED LIKE A BODY DROP ON THE VEHICLE ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON.

Incident date: Jun 14, 2019

THE RADIO BLEW OUT, AFTER LINCOLN INSTALLED THE AN AIRBAG THAT WAS RECALLED. IT'S SOUNDED LIKE A BODY DROP ON THE VEHICLE ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON.

Incident date: Mar 15, 2018

TAKATA RECALL, WHEELS LOCKED WHEN BACKING UP ON A CITY STREET.

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 LINCOLN MKZ

51 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
010000 STEERING	2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
140000 AIR BAGS	2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2

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

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

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?

119810 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)

Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline engine operation around 10 years of vehicle age and beyond. Th

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran

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

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

010000 STEERING

SOME 2010-2016 EPAS EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING RELATED NOISES. THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 211-02. WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING EPAS STEERING NOISES USE THE UPDATED PROCEDURES.

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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

SOME 2010-2012 FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID AND MKZ HYBRID VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0030 AND/OR P0130. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDIT

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LINCOLN/FORD: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE, IN HOT EXTREME AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, A STOP SAFELY NOW OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED IN PRESENT OF BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) DTC P0A7E AND BECM NEEDS REPLACED, AND

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FORD 2010-2011 MILAN AND MKZ VEHICLES: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY EXTENDED COVERAGE TO 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES WARRANTY. *LJ

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD 2010-2011 MILAN AND MKZ VEHICLES: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY EXTENDED COVERAGE TO 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES WARRANTY. *LJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD: THE VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING VCT) SOLENOID MOVEMENT MAY BE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED DUE TO DEBRIS IN ENGINE OIL THAT IS CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *PE

010000 STEERING

FORD: THERE MAY BE A STEERING DRIFT WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. 2010-2011 FUSION/MILAN/MKZ. THIS COULD BE NORMAL. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD: THE IDLE SPEED DROPS LOWER THAN DESIRED AND MAY FLUCTUATE. THERE MAY BE TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

FORD: THE CHROME MAY PEEL OR WRINKLE ON THE CHROME HANDLES. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE CURING PROCESS OF THE FINISH. 2010 FUSION/MILAN/MKS. *RM

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FORD: THERE MAY BE LOOSE MOLDING IN THE BASE OF THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. 2010 FUSION/MILAN/MKZ. *RM

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

FORD: THERE MAY BE LOOSE MOLDING IN THE BASE OF THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. 2010 FUSION/MILAN/MKZ. *RM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (PARKING AID) INTERMITTENT TONE DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. MAY EXHIBIT CONTINUOUS OR INTERMITTENT TONES WHEN NO OBSTACLES OR FAULT CODES ARE PRESENT WHEN SHIFTING IN

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2020	1	2	View
2019	1	23	View
2018	2	40	View
2017	4	186	View
2016	7	78	View
2015	11	109	View
2014	14	130	View
2013	13	146	View
2012	6	176	View
2011	7	181	View
2010 (current)	9	197
2009	7	129	View
2008	5	328	View
2007	5	305	View
2006	4	0	View

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ZEPHYR	111	289	View
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