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LINCOLN MKZ Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

96
Total Recalls
3.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.5)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
4 B-
2007
5 B-
2008
5 B-
2009
7 A-
2010
9 A-
2011
7 A-
2012
6 B+
2013
13 A+
2014
14 A+
2015
11 A+
2016
7 A
2017
4 A-
2018
2 B-
2019
1 F
2020
1 F
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
33
STEERING
14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
13
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
EQUIPMENT
5
SEAT BELTS
4
POWER TRAIN
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3
SEATS
2

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR — The steering wheel retaining bolt in your Lincoln MKZ or Ford Fusion is the part that keeps your steering wheel securely attached. In certain 2014-2018 models, this bolt might come…

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — The brake hoses in your Fusion or Lincoln MKZ are the flexible tubes that carry brake fluid to your front wheels. Over time, they can crack and leak brake fluid.

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER — Your vehicle's torque converter, a part that helps your car shift gears smoothly, may have been welded incorrectly.

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER — Your vehicle's torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded, which could cause the transmission to fail.

Critical

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR — The steering wheel retaining bolt is a crucial part that keeps your steering wheel securely attached to your vehicle. In some 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion models, this bol…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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