Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2020.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MKZ | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 MKZ | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 MKZ | 35 | 2 |
| 2017 MKZ | 141 | 4 |
| 2016 MKZ | 64 | 6 |
| 2015 MKZ | 84 | 10 |
| 2014 MKZ | 97 | 13 |
| 2013 MKZ | 109 | 12 |
| 2012 MKZ | 146 | 5 |
| 2011 MKZ | 145 | 5 |
| 2010 MKZ | 170 | 7 |
| 2009 MKZ | 114 | 6 |
| 2008 MKZ | 281 | 4 |
| 2007 MKZ | 259 | 4 |
| 2006 MKZ | 0 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags674
- Service brakes199
- Engine164
- Electrical system121
- Steering115
- Unknown or other104
- Power train94
- Service brakes, hydraulic85
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 228 MKZ vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 148 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 | 6 |
| 2017 | 22 | 11 |
| 2016 | 21 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 16 | 12 |
| 2013 | 19 | 15 |
| 2012 | 32 | 21 |
| 2011 | 17 | 9 |
| 2010 | 15 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 | 9 |
| 2008 | 28 | 24 |
| 2007 | 18 | 11 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 8 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 9.2 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 9.2 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 14 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.9–12.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MKZ AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.4 | 10.4 |
| 2019 | MKZ AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 8.4 | 10.4 |
| 2018 | MKZ AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.4 | 10.3 |
| 2017 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 7.6 | 9.8 |
| 2016 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| 2015 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| 2014 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 7.1 | 9.0 |
| 2013 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 7.1 | 9.0 |
| 2012 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.1 | 11.5 |
| 2011 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| 2010 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| 2009 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 8.6 | 11.1 |
| 2008 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| 2007 | MKZ · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 9.5 | 12.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
9 new Lincoln MKZ cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2019 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Germany (7).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 225 (NEDC) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
32 campaigns cover the MKZ; the latest 12 are below.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
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.
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 high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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 a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. 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.
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.
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 close properly.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls