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2016 LINCOLN MKZ

7 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

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 Fusion or Lincoln MKZ are like the flexible tubes that carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to your brake calipers. In some 2013-2018 models, these hoses could burst and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake hoses rupture, you'll notice your brake pedal getting softer and farther to press, and it'll take longer to stop your vehicle. This could lead to a longer stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty brake hoses with new ones, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving your 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 #19V632000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your vehicle uses a motor to assist with steering. In certain models sold in specific states, the bolts that hold the motor in place can corrode due to road salt and other contaminants.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the motor could detach from the gear housing, making it harder to steer your vehicle, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash if you can't control your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the corroded bolts and apply a protective coating to prevent further corrosion. If any bolts are broken or missing, they'll install a new steering gear for you, all at no cost.
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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
Component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The bolt that holds your steering wheel in place might come loose over time, causing your steering wheel to detach while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your steering wheel detaches while driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer one, free of charge. You'll get a notice from Ford, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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 #15V618000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel tank may have a thin wall that could crack in a crash, which could lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank cracks, it could leak fuel and increase the risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Ford will replace your fuel tank for free. They'll notify you when it's time, and you can also contact them at 1-866-436-7332 for more information, with recall number 15C11.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.
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Moderate #20E025000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your headlight system includes the headlamps that illuminate the road ahead and the side markers that help others see your vehicle. In some replacement headlamps made for your Lincoln MKZ (2013-2016 model years), the beam pattern is incorrect, side markers might not turn on, and safety labels are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive with these faulty headlamps, you might have reduced visibility at night, or other drivers might not notice you, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the headlamps for free if necessary. You can contact them directly for an appointment, and they will handle the rest at no cost to you.
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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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Under Review #23V775000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty door latch that can make it hard to close your doors or even open them while driving. This is due to a component inside the latch breaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If your doors open unexpectedly while driving, it could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect your door latch and replace it for free if necessary. They'll also do this at no cost to you, just schedule an appointment with the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 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 inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
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Under Review #20V177000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's door latch is a mechanism that keeps your doors shut while driving. Unfortunately, in certain 2014-2015 Fiestas, Fusions, and Lincoln MKZs, this latch can break, making it hard to close the doors or giving you a false sense that they're shut.
Risk if Unfixed
If a door isn't fully latched, it could swing open while you're driving, putting you and your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty door latch with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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
2 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other LINCOLN MKZ Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2015
11 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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