There have been 26 safety recalls for the Lincoln MKZ. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lincoln MKZ.
a brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2017 Ford Fusion, 2018 Ford Fusion, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 2016 Lincoln MKZ, 2017 Lincoln MKZ, 2018 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles. the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. on automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "park" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 2015 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Edge, 2010 Ford Edge, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2010 Ford Ranger, 2011 Ford Ranger, 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2010 Lincoln MKX, 2006 Lincoln MKZ, 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2007 Lincoln Zephyr, 2008 Lincoln Zephyr, 2009 Lincoln Zephyr, 2010 Lincoln Zephyr, 2011 Lincoln Zephyr, 2012 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan, 2011 Mercury Milan |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Edge, 2010 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Fusion, 2006 Ford GT, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Mustang, 2008 Ford Mustang, 2009 Ford Mustang, 2010 Ford Mustang, 2011 Ford Mustang, 2012 Ford Mustang, 2013 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2010 Ford Ranger, 2011 Ford Ranger, 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2010 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan, 2011 Mercury Milan |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Ford C-max, 2014 Ford C-max, 2015 Ford C-max, 2013 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Escape, 2015 Ford Escape, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Lincoln MKC, 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2014 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 2016 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2006 Lincoln MKZ, 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2007 Lincoln Zephyr, 2008 Lincoln Zephyr, 2009 Lincoln Zephyr, 2010 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Ford Fusion, 2015 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Ford Fusion, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Mercury Milan |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2010 ford fusion, mercury milan and 2010-2012 lincoln mkz vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16v-384, 17v-024 or 18v-046.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2017 Ford Fusion, 2018 Ford Fusion, 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 2016 Lincoln MKZ, 2017 Lincoln MKZ, 2018 Lincoln MKZ |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 lincoln mkz and ford fusion vehicles. the steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 10, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,280,726 |
| Jan. 13, 2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 199,085 |
| Mar. 10, 2021 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2,602,668 |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | Air Bags:frontal | 1,067 |
| Jun. 8, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,147,323 |
| Mar. 23, 2020 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 248,912 |
| Dec. 18, 2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module | 600,166 |
| Aug. 12, 2019 | Seat Belts:front | 103,374 |
| Nov. 1, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 215 |
| Mar. 12, 2018 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,301,986 |
| Jan. 11, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 327,796 |
| Jul. 6, 2017 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter | 6,026 |
| Mar. 27, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 191,432 |
| Jan. 10, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 654,695 |
| Dec. 5, 2016 | Seat Belts:front | 603,392 |
| May. 31, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 1,892,343 |
| Oct. 1, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 658 |
| Jun. 2, 2015 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 393,623 |
| Apr. 28, 2015 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 487,301 |
| Apr. 27, 2015 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 21,435 |
| Apr. 24, 2015 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 456,440 |
| Sep. 26, 2014 | Air Bag | 746,842 |
| Apr. 2, 2014 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 43,135 |
| Nov. 25, 2013 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 7,153 |
| May. 31, 2013 | Gasoline Fuel System | 390,783 |
| May. 31, 2013 | Electrical System | 107 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ | 2 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ | 3 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ | 4 |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ | 8 |
| 2014 Lincoln MKZ | 12 |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ | 11 |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ | 4 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKZ | 4 |
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ | 6 |
| 2009 Lincoln MKZ | 6 |
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ | 4 |
| 2007 Lincoln MKZ | 4 |
| 2006 Lincoln MKZ | 4 |