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2015 LINCOLN MKZ

11 recalls Risk Grade: A+ Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V162000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The brake hoses in your 2013-2018 Fusion or Lincoln MKZ are like the flexible tubes that carry brake fluid to your front wheels. In some cases, these hoses can burst and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front brake hoses rupture, your brake pedal will feel spongy, and it'll take longer to stop your vehicle. This could lead to a collision, especially in emergency situations.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the front brake hoses with new, more reliable ones – at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
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Critical #22V011000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The brake pedal bumper is the part that helps keep your brake pedal connected to the brake pedal arm. It's designed to protect the pedal from damage caused by exposure to extreme environments, like high heat, humidity, or salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pedal bumper corrodes and breaks off, your brake lights could stay on all the time, confusing other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, you could even accidentally shift into gear without pressing the brake, allowing the car to roll away and potentially harm you or someone else.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the brake pedal and clutch pedal bumpers with new, corrosion-resistant ones – at no cost to you. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
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Critical #19V632000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your Fusion or Edge is made up of a motor and bolts that help turn your wheels. In certain 2013-2016 models, road salt and other corrosive substances can damage these bolts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode and break, the power steering could fail, making it harder to steer your vehicle, especially at lower speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially in tight spaces or when stopping.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the damaged bolts and apply a protective coating to prevent future corrosion. If the bolts are already broken, they'll install a new steering gear motor. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it when you get your notification.
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Original — What Happened
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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
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Critical #18V167000 Plain English
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STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The retaining bolt in your steering wheel is what keeps your wheel attached to your dashboard. In some 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion models, this bolt can come loose, allowing the steering wheel to come off while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel detaches while you're driving, you'll lose control of your vehicle. This could cause a serious accident, which puts you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the loose bolt with a longer one, free of charge. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
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Critical #15V250000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle helps make steering easier. It's made up of some bolts that connect a crucial part called the steering gear motor to the gear housing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts get corroded by road salt or water, they could break or come loose. If that happens, you might need to use more force to steer your vehicle, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will apply a protective sealant to the bolts and replace them if they're damaged. If one or more of the bolts are broken, they'll install a new steering gear in your vehicle — all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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 registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
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High Priority #19V590000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles to fix a problem with the front seat belts.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, a faulty seat belt anchor cable could fail, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Free Fix
Ford will notify you and fix the issue by applying a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.
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High Priority #16V875000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The seat belt anchor cable in your Fusion or MKZ is a critical part that helps keep you safe in a crash. Over time, it can weaken and break if the pretensioner deploys and gets hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable fails, your front seatbelt won't properly restrain you in a crash, putting you at a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will apply a special coating to protect the cable, so it doesn't weaken or break. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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 seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
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Moderate #20E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The headlight assembly is a critical part of your vehicle's safety - it helps other drivers see your car and you see the road. In some replacement headlamps, the beam pattern and side markers might not work correctly, or the DOT labels might be missing - this is a safety issue because it doesn't meet government standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving with these faulty headlamps, you might have trouble seeing the road or be harder for others to see you, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the headlamps, free of charge, if they're not up to par. They'll also return any bad headlamps and make sure to only install correct ones in the future.
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Original — What Happened
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 illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C10.
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Moderate #15V248000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's daytime running lights may be shining too brightly when used with the headlights, which can make it hard for other drivers to see.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could temporarily blind oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will update your vehicle's lighting control software for free, so you should take your vehicle to a dealership as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output may exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02.
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Under Review #25V695000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's rearview camera might show a distorted, blurry, or blank image when you're in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera doesn't work right, you might not see what's behind your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace your rearview camera for free if necessary, and they'll reach out to you with a letter in January 2026.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
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Under Review #20V177000 Plain English
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The door latches on your vehicle are the parts that keep your doors closed and secure. In some 2014-2016 Fiestas, Fusions, and Lincoln MKZs, these latches can break, making it hard to get the doors to click shut.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door latch breaks, you could be driving along when the door swings open unexpectedly, putting you or a passenger at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty door latches with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's a good idea to check with your dealer to confirm the appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
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Browse by Component

STEERING
3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other LINCOLN MKZ Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2014
14 recalls
2013
13 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls

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