Is the 2016 LINCOLN MKZ safe to drive?

The 2016 LINCOLN MKZ has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE recall for the 2016 LINCOLN MKZ? (Campaign #15V618000)

Your vehicle's fuel tank may have a thin wall that could crack in a crash, which could lead to a fire. If the fuel tank cracks, it could leak fuel and increase the risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage or injury. 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.

NHTSA Campaign 15V618000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V618000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V618000

What This Recall Means

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?