2015 Lincoln MKS: complaints, problems and recalls

MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE ON SIDELINE OPEN THE DOOR AND START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO START. I DIDN'T RAN INTO THIS ISSUE FOR FEW DAYS BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY IN MORNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ISSUE GET RESOLVED WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND START IT AGAIN AND THERE IS NO ERROR CODE OR ISSUES THAT I CAN USE TO DIAGNOSE AND GET THE ISSUE RESOLVED WITH CAR. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN CAR IS TERRIFYING ON HIGHWAY

Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11033120 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2015 LINCOLN MKS PURCHASED IN MAY 2016. IT HAS A MALFUNCTIONING FCIM PANEL . WHEREBY THE HEATER WILL TURN ON ALL BY ITSELF AND GOES UP TO ITS HIGHEST TEMPS TIRE AND THEN STOP. IT HAS A TOUCH SCREEN TO TURN DOWN OR OFF TO ALLOW YOU TO RESET THE TEMPS. BUT IS NOW NOT WORKING AND TEMP STUCK ON HEAT AND VEHICLE IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. AND FORD/LINCOLN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM, LET ALONE FIX IT DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR 1 1/2 YEARS.

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230305 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LINCOLN OF CINCINNATI LOCATED AT (9620 MONTGOMERY RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45242) AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11317046 at NHTSA ↗

AT TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE WILL STALL AND SLOW DOWN REGARDLESS IF I'M STILL PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. I GENERALLY SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND WAIT LIKE THIRTY SECONDS AND RESTART. IT IS USUALLY OK THEN UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE. I INCLUDED THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT OVER MY YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11331216 at NHTSA ↗

I TOOK MY 2015 LINCOLN MKS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP. AFTER THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE, THEY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS INDEED A BAD WATER PUMP. THEY QUOTED THAT IT WOULD TAKE 15 HOURS FOR THE REPAIR AND COST $2,500. I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND PAID $2,547. 5 DAYS LATER MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED AND FILLED THE CAR WITH GAS. HE DROVE THE CAR 1000 FT AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE PARKED THE CAR AND GOT OUT AND THE CAR IGNITED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THE FIRE DESTRO…

Owner-reported narrative. 92,325 miles reported. Look up ODI 11338431 at NHTSA ↗

STEERING SHUT DOWN , COULD NOT MOVE STEERING WHEEL. HAD I NOT BEEN ON STRAT ROAD, GONG 70 MPH WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.THIS EXTREMALY BAD SITUATION. INTERSTATE90

Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11352305 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING 3/4 OF A TANK AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V605000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT PANELS WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND PREVENTED HER FROM BEING ABLE TO MOVE THE SEATS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT T…

Owner-reported narrative. 15,160 miles reported. Look up ODI 11397673 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKS. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine servicing and was informed that the rear suspension toe links were loose and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact learned of a previous recall for the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11459485 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2015-07-24 (July 24, 2015)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

Reported: 2015-09-28 (September 28, 2015)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

Reported: 2016-08-25 (August 25, 2016)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.