2017 Lincoln MKZ problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
137 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
71,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 41 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 75 of 137 complaints (54.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 22 | 16.1% |
| Braking behavior | 21 | 15.3% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 7.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 75 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
Engine: 75; Power Train: 20; Unknown Or Other: 11; Electrical System: 10; Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling: 8; Service Brakes: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 96 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 23 |
2017: 4; 2018: 4; 2019: 5; 2020: 5; 2021: 7; 2022: 12; 2023: 21; 2024: 24; 2025: 32; 2026: 23
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 22 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11422885 · 2021-06-30 (June 30, 2021)
1) Every used miz I test drove had a super hard jerk out of first gear including the one I purchased, I was told it was fine, went to another dealership and was told the transmission clutch was gone, repaired under warranty. 2) Gas tank door spring failed, saw its a common problem with Ford Lincoln vehicles, dealer replaced entire door housing sleeve, not covered under warranty, had to be installed twice after coming out after incorrectly installed. 3) Front headlights lens spider web cracking. When purchased I saw small stress cracks at top by…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11422885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11425795 · 2021-07-21 (July 21, 2021)
I have a 2017 Lincoln mkz 2.0L 6 speed automatic transmission. The torque converter weld studs. The torque converter is on longer connected to the engine flex plate causing its ability to move. If you look at recall 17S16 it is an expansion of recall 17V427. my car is available I was driving on a 4 lane highway going about 60mph when car cut off. I was very afraid for my life. But also the life if others when I had no control of my speed. Personal mechanic. I first heard some noise under the car that would come and go, on this day I heard a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11005181 · 2017-07-13 (July 13, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED CORRECTLY AND DECIDED TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL DING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND DROVE OVER A CURB. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE CURB WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL STILL DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL DING NOISE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND FAILED TO STOP. AS A RES…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11005181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11061424 · 2018-01-09 (January 9, 2018)
1-CAR STALLED AND DIED TURNING FROM PARKING LOT ONTO STREET. BARELY AVOIDING COLLISION. 1/6/2018. DEFECT IN FUEL DELIVERY. STILL IN SHOP. 2- ODD NOISE AND SMELL WHILE BACKING UP DUE TO CRACKS IN BRAKE PAD . 1/17/17 REPLACED 01/17/17 ( HAVE REPAIR INVOICE, NOT SURE HOW TO UPLOAD)
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11061424 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11066489 · 2018-02-01 (February 1, 2018)
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND ACCELERATE, CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE "SEE MANUAL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH TOOL - FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO COAST CAR OFF EXIT RAMP SAFELY AND PULL OVER, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE CHUGGED AND STALLED. FIRST RESTART "SEE MANUAL" LIGHT STILL ON, SPUTTERED AND STALLED. TURNED OFF VEHICLE. 2ND ATTEMPT SAME AS 1ST. 3RD CAME ON AND RAN WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT AND SEEMED TO REV UP HIGHER THAN NORMAL, THEN CAME BACK DOWN. NO OTHER INDICATIONS APPEARED OTHER THAN "NO USE OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11066489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11021168 · 2017-09-02 (September 2, 2017)
WITH THE V6 TWIN TURBO EQUIPPED FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MKZ YOU GET AN EXTRA TRILL IN ADDITION TO THE FAST ACCELLERATION . THE TORQUE STEER PROBLEM IS SO BAD THE STEERING WHEEL SNAPS OUT OF YOUR HAND AND JUMPS INTO THE ON COMMING LANE ! IF YOUR LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAR TO DRIVE, THIS IS IT !!!!
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11021168 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11279778 · 2019-11-13 (November 13, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND LEDGE FORD LINCOLN (6080 E SAGINAW HWY, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN. THE DEALER DID NOT FIND ANY FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO LAFONTAINE FORD OF LANSING (5103 S CEDAR ST, LANSING, MI 48911, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11279778 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11269944 · 2019-10-21 (October 21, 2019)
I WENT TO START MY VEHICLE NO POWER AT ALL.. WEIRD NOTHING EVER HAPPENED LIKE THAT BEFORE. SO I GET AAA TO GIVE ME A BOOST. I GET TO MY DESTINATION. GO TO GET BACK IN MY CAR AND LEAVE. CAR DEAD NO POWER AT ALL. GET TOWED TO THE DEALER. BATTERY CHECK WAS GOOD. THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. THEN THE CAR WOULD GET JUMP STARTED BUT WOULDN'T TURN OFF WHEN YOU PRESS THE BUTTON ONLY THE AUXILIARY THINGS WOULD POWER OFF. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME IT'S WATER DAMAGE BUT HOW? IT'S GARAGE KEPT..
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11269944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451750 · 2022-02-13 (February 13, 2022)
After a year with the purchasing dealer we are still having on-going electrical issues with the vehicle. Apple Sync, voice control. Still have issues with rims pitting after only less than 10,000 miles on the vehicle. Bolt rusting on under carriage. Film on back window. Lincoln Corporate has been following this case for a year now and my rep is Mr. Dehane Davis. This file is still open at Lincoln Corporate.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11451750 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11230663 · 2019-07-10 (July 10, 2019)
VEHICLE STALLS/LOSES POWER ONCE FUEL REACHES BELOW HALF TANK OF GAS. FORD HAS ISSUED TSB'S ON THIS VERY ISSUE ON MANY OF THEIR OTHER ENGINES, BUT I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY. HERE IS THE TSB FOR FORD FOCUS'S WITH THIS ISSUE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012-2018 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES WITH A 2.0L GDI OR 2.0L GTDI ENGINE. THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE (CPV) MAY MALFUNCTION, POSSIBLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE VACUUM IN FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. TSB # 18S32. WHEN PRESSURE IS BEING RELEASED…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230663 at NHTSA ↗