Lincoln MKZ HYBRID engine problems
13 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
177 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 to 2020 model years. Data snapshot: . 117 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
13 of 177 complaints match this topic (7.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10641621 · 2014-10-06 (October 6, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY (LESS THAN 30 MPH), A CHIME SOUNDED AND TWO MESSAGES APPEARED ON MY DASH-BOARD, "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT," AND "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC." SIMULTANEOUSLY, POWER STEERING ASSIST STOPPED WORKING, REQUIRING ME TO MUSCLE THE STEERING WHEEL AROUND IN ORDER TO MANEUVER OUT OF HARMS WAY. IN ADDITION TO THE INCIDENT DESCRIBED ABOVE, THE SAME THING (LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THOSE TWO MESSAGES) OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS. I WAS ALWAYS ABLE TO RESTORE FUNCTION BY RESTARTING THE ENGINE ONCE OR …
Owner-reported narrative. 57,099 miles reported. Look up ODI 10641621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10716957 · 2015-05-17 (May 17, 2015)
LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE - POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND AFTER 5 TIMES OF TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, AND THEN RESTARTING IT, THE ALERT WOULD GO AWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD BE ACTIVE AGAIN. HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS, HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN A DAILY ISSUE FOR THE LAST WEEK.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10716957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10927058 · 2016-11-19 (November 19, 2016)
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. POWER CUT OUT AND CAR SLOWED DOWN RAPIDLY. THROTTLE PEDAL WAS INOPERATIVE WITH TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD WHILE DODGING SEMI-TRUCKS. SHUT CAR OFF AND POWER RESET. WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DESTINATION. THE CAR LOST POWER PREVIOUSLY, 09/13/16, WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, BUT AT THE LOWER SPEED IT WAS NOT LIFE THREATENING. THE ENGINE RESET AFTER RESTARTING THAT TIME ALSO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THAT INCIDENCE BUT NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11118447 · 2018-08-08 (August 8, 2018)
I CURRENTLY HAVE A RENTAL CAR BECAUSE OF THE "TAKATA RECALL", BUT THE MAIN ISSUE IS THE TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION. THE ADJUSTMENTS MADE WHEN TRACTION CONTROL IS ON, DURING PERIODS OF RAIN HAVE ALMOST CAUSE 3 COLLISIONS I THINK OF. ITS NOT LIKE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, BUT AN OVERCOMPENSATION. IT FEELS READY TO HYDROPLANE WHEN EVER THERE IS HEAVY RAIN. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED ALL FOUR WHEELS AND IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.
Owner-reported narrative. 12 miles reported. Look up ODI 11118447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11542076 · 2023-09-01 (September 1, 2023)
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering control module was reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fail…
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11542076 at NHTSA ↗