Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 2011 Lincoln MKS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
Engine/coolant reservoir, yes you can inspect it. When driving, or stop at a traffic light or just parked, the car will just start smoking and getting hot, the temperature gauge would not show it was getting hot until after it started smoking. The car would stop in the middle of the street or on the freeway. All the antifreeze would leak out of the reservoir and be all over the engine and the ground, when you put antifreeze in the reservoir the next day, you can drive for a little distant, but it will start doing the same thing all over again. The cooling fan would come on and never goes off, it gets louder and louder, it has never done this before. I have taken my car to the dealer 3 times and they charged me over $4. 000 and still couldn't fix it. They told me that they do not know what's wrong with it. The engine cooling system / reservoir should be recalled.
Engine began to run rough and misfire while trying to accelerate on the interstate, followed by a complete loss of power and violent shuddering. Big concern when trying to pass other vehicles, as I was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. Problem becomes worse and more frequent when trying to accelerate up hills. Found out this problem is addressed in Ford TSB 11-08-19, most likely caused by powertrain control module losing calibration. This information was made known to service workers, but not car owners. Problem eventually resulted in the burning out of the car's bank 2 catalytic converter, sparks plugs, and ignition coils.