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1 safety recall. 108 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering was vibrating and jiggling. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loosened near the gear housing. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not…
MY SYNC SOFTWARE ON MY LINCOLN MKZ WON'T UPDATE BECAUSE THE APIM IS DEFECTIVE. FORD/LINCOLN PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED A 5 YEAR WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THIS COMPONENT. THIS DEFECTIVE APIM CAUSES MY VOLUME TO EITHER TURN ALL THE WAY UP OR ALL THE WAY DOWN, NO IN BETWEEN. IT ALSO CAUSES…
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V246000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) IN 2015. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DOORS SUDDENLY OPENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES FAILED A TOTAL OF…
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Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Lincoln MKZ is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 16 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 108 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.