Lincoln MKZ owners have reported 5 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that on several occasions while exiting the vehicle, the contact observed an abnormally strong fuel odor outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not able to be replicated; however, the gas cap was replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph and accelerating from a stop at a traffic signal the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The contact placed the vehicle in park (p) and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that it took several attempts to restart the vehicle, the contact stated he heard a fizzing sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the "check engine" light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure is intermittent, he had only owned the vehicle for 30 days. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, he saw smoke entering through the vents. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving the vehicle to a near friend's residence. The contact stated when he open the hood he saw the fire was located on the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water nearby. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The fire department did come to the location of the vehicle but a fire report was not filed. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and within 1-2 minutes he was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
Driving at 35 mph, tried to slow down for a stop light. Car would not slow, brakes were ineffective against the motor that was stuck accelerating. I put car in nuetral ( as car engine raced) and coasted into a business parking lot. I shut off car and restarted. Engine revs were normal. I put car back into drive and drove back to work, the rpm's were surging, but not out of control this time.