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2015 Lincoln MKZ HYBRID problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

15,400 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2015 model year. Data updated: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior325.0%
Transmission and shifting216.7%
Engine operation216.7%
Electrical and battery issues18.3%

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.

Electrical System
4
Power Train
2
Seat Belts
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Back Over Prevention
1
Engine
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System4
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
Unknown Or Other2
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch1

Electrical System: 4; Power Train: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Back Over Prevention: 1; Engine: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
6
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0006
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 4 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.

2015
1
2016
1
2017
2
2018
2
2019
1
2020
1
2022
1
2024
1
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20151
20161
20172
20182
20191
20201
20221
20241
20262

2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 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 10746591 · 2015-08-05 (August 5, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED AT AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 09/18/15*LJ

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Owner report 10903030 · 2016-09-01 (September 1, 2016)

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT A MAJOR STORE CHAIN LOCATION ALMOST LEVEL WITH A SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. CAR WAS IN PARK UPON STARTING ENGINE, THEN PRESSED THE REVERSE BUTTON, TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DRIVES FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE. THEN IMMEDIATELY STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. REPRESSED AND VERIFIED THAT THE REVERSE BUTTON WAS LIGHTED, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS APPEARING ON THE SCREEN, AND THE R INDICATOR NEAR THE SPEEDOMETER WAS HIGHLIGHTED. THEN REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL AND SLOWLY PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AN…

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Owner report 11193419 · 2019-04-02 (April 2, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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Owner report 11012428 · 2017-08-02 (August 2, 2017)

BATTERY OVERHEATS, CAR STALLS AND STOPS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, AND TWICE DRIVING REGULAR SIDE STREET . HYBRID BATTERY WAS CHANGED LAST MONTH UNDER WARRANTY. CAR HAS OVER 16K MILES . TOWED 3X TO DEALERSHIP AT LINCOLN REPAIR SHOP IN HENDERSON NV. PER LINCOLN MECHANIC, THIS IS A FLAW ON THIS CAR AND THAT THE LINCOLN ENGINEERS ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER A FIX OR A SOLUTION AS THE OVERHEATING IS BEING BLAMED TO LAS VEGAS SUMMER TEMP OVER 110 DEGREES.THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. LINCOLN OFFERED AN EXTENDED 4 YEAR WARRANTY. LINCO…

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

12 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

66.7%Usable mileage8 / 12 records
100.0%Valid incident date12 / 12 records
100.0%Valid filing date12 / 12 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates12 / 12 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Steering
1332.5%
ODI 10641621 · 57,099 mi

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 …

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1932.2%
ODI 10543874 · 11,200 mi

POWER STEERING QUIT WITH NO WARNING AND SERVICE ADVANCETRAC MESSAGE CAME ON. FORD SAYS THE RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR, NO CONFIDENCE IN THE QUALITY AND SAFETY. *TR

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325.0%
ODI 10955009 · 32,500 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID ON NOV 28 2016. ON DEC 1 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON I 20 IN BIRMINGHAM AL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE FREEWAY AFTER I HAD ENGAGED IN A PANIC STOP AND VEERED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. MY VEHICLE FROZE IN A POSITION WITH THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE TRAFFIC LANE AND THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC. IT LOCKED UP IN SUCH A WAY THAT I COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. THERE WERE SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES DISPLAYING TO THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE HEADLAMPS FAULT T…

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13.7%
ODI 11515869 · 161,280 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she stopped the vehicle and turn off and restarted several times and the vehicle regained normal functionality. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal had become firm while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and heard an abnormal snappi…

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423.5%
ODI 11166351 · 17,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT TIRES ABRUPTLY PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, REGARDLESS OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION (STRAIGHT OR TURNING), SPEED (25MPH OR 65MPH), OR ROAD CONDITIONS (SMOOTH OR BUMPY). ALSO, RECEIVED RANDOM ALERTS TO KEEP HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MY HANDS HAD NEVER LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ALERTS STOPPED BUT THE STEERING/WHEEL POSITION ISSUE REMAINS.

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Air Bags
1845.0%
ODI 10934396

TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE END OF 2010 AND IS NOW SIX YEARS OLD. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FLORIDA SINCE NEW IN CONDITIONS OF HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY. WITH THIS RECALL ISSUED IN JUNE 2016, I STILL HAVE NO WORD FROM LINCOLN OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON WHEN THIS WILL BE FIXED. PLEASE ASSIST. UPDATED 11/06/2017*JS

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1728.8%
ODI 11011230

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MARCH OF 2017. THE DEALER (TED BRITT FORD SALES, 11165 FAIRFAX BLVD, FAIRFAX, VA, 22030) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THAT THEY WERE NOT CERTAIN WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A F…

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116.7%
ODI 11091396 · 69,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED TO ALERT ANOTHER MOTORIST, BUT IT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNNYVALE FORD (650 E EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED A REDUCED PRICE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE…

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Unknown Or Other
37.5%
ODI 11051598 · 139,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. ONLY THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COULD OPEN IT SUCCESSFULLY. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED PARTS FOR A REPAIR. HE INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, ALTHOUGH I RECALL A NOTIFICATION ABOUT DOOR PROBLEMS. SEVERAL YEARS AGO THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND REQUIRED A DEALER FIX. THIS APPARENT DEFECT IN DOOR DESIGN POSES A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS SAFETY RISK IF AN OCCUPANT NEEDS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT BOTH DOORS W…

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610.2%
ODI 10726257 · 56,115 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY, RED TRIANGLE WITH "!" IN THE MIDDLE WITH TEXT "STOP SAFELY NOW" APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE SHUT OFF (ALONG WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER AND RADIO). THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART IN NEUTRAL. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY TO STOP, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN THE KEY TO RESTART AND THEN DRIVE AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 45 MINUTES. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LINCOLN DEALERSHIP. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG OTHER THAN RECOMMENDING I PURCHASE A NEW BATTERY. I WAS SKEPTICAL, BUT…

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216.7%
ODI 10717507

I LEASED MY CAR IN AUGUST OF 2013. ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS I DID WAS RUN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT, WHICH I DID EVERY OTHER MONTH SINCE I GOT THE CAR. IN THE REPORT WHAT WOULD ALWAYS APPEAR WAS DRIVER ASSISTS AND RESTRAINTS REPORT ..."SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE." THEN IN THE LATE FALL OF 2014 I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. DURING A VISIT TO THE HEISER DEALERSHIP I ASKED ABOUT THE RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE FIX WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I TOOK IN THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT INTO THE DEALERSHIP SHOWING WHERE IT READ DRIVER ASSISTS AND…

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27.4%
ODI 10855597 · 60,400 mi

OEM MICHELIN PRIMACY TIRES AND WARRANTY PROCESS ARE A BIG PROBLEM. GETTING READY TO FILE TREAD WEAR CLAIM ON SECOND SET AFTER CLAIMING TREAD WEAR WARRANTY ON FIRST SET THROUGH MY DEALER. ONLY LASTED 30K AND WERE TO GO > 50K. NOW SAME MODEL TIRES ARE NOW WORN TO REPLACEMENT AND DEALER SAYS I NEED TO PURCHASE ELSEWHERE FOR ANOTHER TREAD WEAR CLAIM. REASON IS THEY WERE NEVER PAID BY MICHELIN FOR FIRST CLAIM. LINCOLN AND MICHELIN DESERVE THIS COMPLAINT FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND NOW SECOND DEFECT ON TREAD WEAR LIFE. SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER HAV…

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216.7%
ODI 11047190 · 5,000 mi

SOME TIMES THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA DASH BOARD DISPLAY WILL TURN OFF WHILE MANEUVERING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF TO ANSWER THE PHONE, WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE. AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL FLICKER THEN RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE. THE DEALER SAYS ITS WORKING NORMALLY AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER ITS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IN THE PAST 2 YRS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE USUALLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH PARKED CARS ON EITHER SID…

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116.7%
ODI 11093240 · 26,000 mi

THE 2016 MKZ HYBRID DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THIS WAS NOT TOLD TO ME WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THE ABSENCE OF A SPARE TIRE PUTS ONE IN DANGER. THIS SHOULD BE WELL DOCUMENTED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THEY PROVIDE A SPRAY CAN OF JUNK THAT IS USELESS UNLESS YOU HAVE A PIN IN YOUR TIRE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND YOU ARE STRANDED UNTIL YOU CAN GET TO A TIRE OUTLET THAT HAS THE TIRE YOU NEED. IT IS A DISGRACE THAT ON A LUXURY VEHICLE THIS ABSENCE PUTS YOU AT RISK. CAN YOU IMAGINE BEING STRANDED ON OPEN HIGHWAY AT 2 IN THE MORNING. IF T…

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423.5%
ODI 10968016 · 2,800 mi

VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING IT PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. EVENT DATES ARE: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.

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Electrical System
25.0%
ODI 10578337 · 79,400 mi

3/5/14 DRIVER AND PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS ARE INOPERATIVE. NO INDICATOR LIGHT AFTER PRESSING BUTTONS. TOOK TO DEALER 3/12/14. FROM DEALER WRITEUP: VERIFIED CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS ARE INOP. SELF TESTED, COULD NOT COMMUNICATE WITH DCSM MODULE. RAN OASIS, NO MESSAGES MATCH CONCERN. PERFORMED SYMPTOM CHART TO PINPOINT TESTS CONCLUDING A BAD DCSM MODULE AND MAIN CONNECTOR WAS MELTED. REPLACED CONNECTOR AND CHECKED ALL CIRCUITS, OK. REPLACED MODULE AND RECHECKED OPERATION FOR BOTH SATS, OK. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER ON 3/17/14. AFTER TU…

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813.6%
ODI 10640217 · 91,000 mi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 - WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE "STOP CAR SAFETY NOW" WARNING CAME. I HAVE ABOUT 91,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MAPLECREST FORD LINCOLN. THEY HAVE CHECKED THE VEHICLE, DRIVEN IT, CHECK FOR CODES AND HAVE FOUND NOTHING IN THREE DAYS OF CHECKING. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CONTACTED LINCOLN'S TECH TEAM FOR ASSISTANCE. THE TECH TEAM CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE TWO OPTIONS THAT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN ARE 1. DO NOTHING AND SEE IF THE PROBLEM RECURS OR 2. CHANGE THE EX…

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18.3%
ODI 10955009 · 32,500 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID ON NOV 28 2016. ON DEC 1 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON I 20 IN BIRMINGHAM AL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE FREEWAY AFTER I HAD ENGAGED IN A PANIC STOP AND VEERED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. MY VEHICLE FROZE IN A POSITION WITH THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE TRAFFIC LANE AND THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC. IT LOCKED UP IN SUCH A WAY THAT I COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. THERE WERE SEVERAL ERROR MESSAGES DISPLAYING TO THE EFFECT OF ACTIVE HEADLAMPS FAULT T…

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13.7%
ODI 11528557 · 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the recall repair was performed, and the contact stated that several electrical systems malfunctioned after the repair. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle and the windows would roll up and down independently. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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433.3%
ODI 11012428 · 15,800 mi

BATTERY OVERHEATS, CAR STALLS AND STOPS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, AND TWICE DRIVING REGULAR SIDE STREET . HYBRID BATTERY WAS CHANGED LAST MONTH UNDER WARRANTY. CAR HAS OVER 16K MILES . TOWED 3X TO DEALERSHIP AT LINCOLN REPAIR SHOP IN HENDERSON NV. PER LINCOLN MECHANIC, THIS IS A FLAW ON THIS CAR AND THAT THE LINCOLN ENGINEERS ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER A FIX OR A SOLUTION AS THE OVERHEATING IS BEING BLAMED TO LAS VEGAS SUMMER TEMP OVER 110 DEGREES.THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. LINCOLN OFFERED AN EXTENDED 4 YEAR WARRANTY. LINCO…

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15.9%
ODI 10991673

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. AFTER IT RAINED OR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (STUART POWELL FORD LINCOLN MAZDA LOCATED AT 225 S DANVILLE BYPASS, DANVILLE, KENTUCKY), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR ENGINEERS WERE LOOKING INTO THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION …

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1100.0%
ODI 11433686

[XXX] came out to his vehicle and rear seats and seat belts were melted from interior part of the seats. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
37.5%
ODI 10806834

2011 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JB

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11.7%
ODI 11673764 · 119,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The contact stated that after pumping the brake pedal repeatedly the vehicle came to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with the ABS control module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the conta…

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933.3%
ODI 11515869 · 161,280 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she stopped the vehicle and turn off and restarted several times and the vehicle regained normal functionality. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal had become firm while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and heard an abnormal snappi…

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18.3%
ODI 11455668

The contact's wife owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. VIN tool showed no open recall on the vehicle.

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211.8%
ODI 11522495

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not …

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150.0%
ODI 11489631 · 36,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle however while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

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Engine
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610.2%
ODI 10597391 · 23,924 mi

5 JUNE 14: ENGINE DIED WHILE STOPPED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. RESTARTED IN PARK ON THIRD TRY. BRAKE AND CROSS TRAFFIC FAULT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. 7 JUNE 14: ENGINE DIED SECOND TIME AFTER ENTERING ENTRANCE STREET TO PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH. RESTARTED AFTER STOPPING AND PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN TO PARK. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. *TR

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18.3%
ODI 10972398 · 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

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18.3%
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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317.6%
ODI 10968016 · 2,800 mi

VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING IT PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. EVENT DATES ARE: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

23.4%
ODI 11100382

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 50 -60 MPH THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING ON THE DASH IS SAYS PULL OVER SAFELY. THE CAR RESTARTS ONCE STOPPED THE KEY TURNED OFF THEN ON. THE PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS ., ESPECIALLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.THIS HAS HAPPENED 7-8 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS.

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216.7%
ODI 10662256 · 17,000 mi

CAR JUST ONE YEAR OLD AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

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13.7%
ODI 11515869 · 161,280 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she stopped the vehicle and turn off and restarted several times and the vehicle regained normal functionality. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal had become firm while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and heard an abnormal snappi…

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216.7%
ODI 10903030 · 19,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT A MAJOR STORE CHAIN LOCATION ALMOST LEVEL WITH A SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. CAR WAS IN PARK UPON STARTING ENGINE, THEN PRESSED THE REVERSE BUTTON, TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DRIVES FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE. THEN IMMEDIATELY STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. REPRESSED AND VERIFIED THAT THE REVERSE BUTTON WAS LIGHTED, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS APPEARING ON THE SCREEN, AND THE R INDICATOR NEAR THE SPEEDOMETER WAS HIGHLIGHTED. THEN REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL AND SLOWLY PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AN…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

423.5%
ODI 10968016 · 2,800 mi

VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING IT PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. EVENT DATES ARE: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

46.8%
ODI 10608420 · 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON TWO LANE ROAD APPROX. 50 MPH, ENGINE STOPPED, ADVANCE TRACK LIGHT CAME ON , LOST STEERING AND BREAKING, COASTED TO STOP. RESTARTED AND DROVE HOME. CARRIED TO DEALER , WHO REPLACED. *JS STEERING GEAR. COMPUTER SHOULD SHOW YOU WARNING BUT NOT SHUT VEHICLE DOWN LOOSING BREAKING AND STEERING. IF THERE HAD BEEN TRAFFIC OR HAD BEEN ON BUSY ROAD TRAVELING INT. SPEED COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE TAKING FOR MY FAMILY AND OTHERS ON SAME ROAD.

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18.3%
ODI 11075689

I HAVE ADVANCETRAC SERVICE WARNING, HILL ASSIST AND ABS DISABLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEING HEAVIER THAN NORMAL PLUS THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WHILE ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. THE PROBLEM USUALLY HAPPENS AT WET OR COLD WEATHER. IT STARTED ONCE A DAY BUT NOW AT LEAST 50 TIMES A DAY. MANY TIMES THAT HAPPENS WHEN I START THE CAR AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL BUT IT ALSO KEEP HAPPENING DURING DRIVING. I WENT TO THE LINCOLN DEALER AT FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE AND THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 3 DAYS AND AFTER THAT THEY DID NOTHING AND TOOK $140 FOR DIAGNOSIS!!…

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414.8%
ODI 11183055 · 50,000 mi

BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK KEPT TRYING USING BOTH FEET AND WOULD NOT STOP CAR. ENDED UP HITTING TRUCK IN REAR CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I DO NOT WANT MONEY I WANT MY DAMAGES TO BE PAID SO MYCAR WILL BE BACK LIKE IT WAS BEFORE. WHAT CAN I DO WHEN MY BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND TO ME FRANTICALLY TRYING TO STOP?I WAS GOING DOWN AN INTERSTATE COMING UP TO INTERSECTION TRUCK WAS IN FRONT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE REAR WITH THE FRONT OF MY MKZ.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

15.9%
ODI 10991673

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. AFTER IT RAINED OR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (STUART POWELL FORD LINCOLN MAZDA LOCATED AT 225 S DANVILLE BYPASS, DANVILLE, KENTUCKY), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR ENGINEERS WERE LOOKING INTO THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION …

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150.0%
ODI 11269005 · 12,368 mi

BRAKES FADE WHILE WAITING FOR STOP LIGHTS, SOMETIMES BREAK PETAL ALL WAY UP AND OTHER TIMES HALF WAY UP. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW FAR THE PETAL WILL BE WHEN STOPPING, UP OR HALF WAY DOWN. FADES WHEN WAITING, PUT IN NEUTRAL IF LONG LIGHT.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range23,200 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 11012428 · 15,800 mi

BATTERY OVERHEATS, CAR STALLS AND STOPS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, AND TWICE DRIVING REGULAR SIDE STREET . HYBRID BATTERY WAS CHANGED LAST MONTH UNDER WARRANTY. CAR HAS OVER 16K MILES . TOWED 3X TO DEALERSHIP AT LINCOLN REPAIR SHOP IN HENDERSON NV. PER LINCOLN MECHANIC, THIS IS A FLAW ON THIS CAR AND THAT THE LINCOLN ENGINEERS ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER A FIX OR A SOLUTION AS THE OVERHEATING IS BEING BLAMED TO LAS VEGAS SUMMER TEMP OVER 110 DEGREES.THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. LINCOLN OFFERED AN EXTENDED 4 YEAR WARRANTY. LINCO…

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ODI 11047190 · 5,000 mi

SOME TIMES THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA DASH BOARD DISPLAY WILL TURN OFF WHILE MANEUVERING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF TO ANSWER THE PHONE, WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE. AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL FLICKER THEN RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE. THE DEALER SAYS ITS WORKING NORMALLY AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER ITS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IN THE PAST 2 YRS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE USUALLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH PARKED CARS ON EITHER SID…

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ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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Power TrainToo few reports for a range25,050 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10903030 · 19,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT A MAJOR STORE CHAIN LOCATION ALMOST LEVEL WITH A SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. CAR WAS IN PARK UPON STARTING ENGINE, THEN PRESSED THE REVERSE BUTTON, TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DRIVES FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE. THEN IMMEDIATELY STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. REPRESSED AND VERIFIED THAT THE REVERSE BUTTON WAS LIGHTED, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS APPEARING ON THE SCREEN, AND THE R INDICATOR NEAR THE SPEEDOMETER WAS HIGHLIGHTED. THEN REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL AND SLOWLY PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AN…

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ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range15,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11119284 · 15,000 mi

I WAS IN ABOUT A 25MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. I WENT THROUGH 3 AIR BAGS WHICH LEFT ONLY THE SEAT BELTS TO STOP ME. THE UPPER LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) OF THE BELT SNAPPED OFF BONE FROM MY CERVICALSPINE AND ALSO NARROWED A PLACE WHERE A MAJOR LEFT SIDE NERVE COMES OUT, LEAVING ME NEARLY PARALIED ON MY LEFT SIDE. ALL I HAVE IS A COPY OF AN MRI TAKEN IN A HOSPITAL.

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ODI 11119286 · 15,000 mi

I HAD A FRONT END COLLISION. MY HEAD WENT THROUGH 3 AIR BAGS AT THE CORNERS. THE SEAT BELT STOPPED ME AND FOR WHATEVER REASON, THE RIGHT LOWER BUCKLE DAMAGED MY HIP JOINT TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER WALK BECAUSE OF PAIN WHEN APPLYING DOWNWARD AND SOMETIMES UPWARD MOVEMENT. THIS WAS ALL BECAUSE OF 1 ACCIDENT.

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Unknown Or OtherToo few reports for a range5,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11047190 · 5,000 mi

SOME TIMES THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA DASH BOARD DISPLAY WILL TURN OFF WHILE MANEUVERING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF TO ANSWER THE PHONE, WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE. AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL FLICKER THEN RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE. THE DEALER SAYS ITS WORKING NORMALLY AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER ITS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IN THE PAST 2 YRS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE USUALLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH PARKED CARS ON EITHER SID…

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EngineToo few reports for a range30,600 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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Forward Collision AvoidanceToo few reports for a range100 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10746591 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FORWARD COLLISION SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED AT AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 09/18/15*LJ

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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchToo few reports for a range187,445 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11621724 · 187,445 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's rear window power switch was enabled to lower window; however, the driver's side rear door opened instead. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The contact was concerned because there were small children seated in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-061None
ODI 11746452

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed black and white lines, and occasionally camera image was inverted or distorted. The failure mileage …

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2026-071None
ODI 11747826

Received Safety Recall Notice NHTSA 25V695 in October 2025. Lincoln has not been diligent in providing a timely remedy for replacing the rear view camera in my vehicle. Rear view cameras are not an item that should take 10 months to replace with a new component. NHTSA shouldn't allow car manufacturers to issue Safety related recalls that are not rectified with 120 days. An excuse of "parts are not available" is not acceptable when Lincoln is building new cars with this new rear view camera every day.

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2019: 1 complaints · 2020: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2019011
2020011
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2019200
2020100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemPower TrainSeat BeltsUnknown Or OtherBack Over PreventionEngineForward Collision AvoidanceLatches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Electrical System—
1
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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0
1
ODI 11047190 · 5,000 mi

SOME TIMES THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA DASH BOARD DISPLAY WILL TURN OFF WHILE MANEUVERING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF TO ANSWER THE PHONE, WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE. AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL FLICKER THEN RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE. THE DEALER SAYS ITS WORKING NORMALLY AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER ITS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IN THE PAST 2 YRS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE USUALLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH PARKED CARS ON EITHER SID…

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0
1
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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0
1
ODI 11621724 · 187,445 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's rear window power switch was enabled to lower window; however, the driver's side rear door opened instead. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The contact was concerned because there were small children seated in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

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Power Train
1
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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1
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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00
Seat Belts00—00000
Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 11047190 · 5,000 mi

SOME TIMES THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA DASH BOARD DISPLAY WILL TURN OFF WHILE MANEUVERING IN REVERSE. SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF TO ANSWER THE PHONE, WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE. AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL FLICKER THEN RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE. THE DEALER SAYS ITS WORKING NORMALLY AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER ITS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IN THE PAST 2 YRS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING IN REVERSE USUALLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH PARKED CARS ON EITHER SID…

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00—0000
Back Over Prevention0000—000
Engine
1
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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1
ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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000—00
Forward Collision Avoidance000000—0
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
ODI 11621724 · 187,445 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's rear window power switch was enabled to lower window; however, the driver's side rear door opened instead. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The contact was concerned because there were small children seated in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 16.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 23,200 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11012428 · 15,800 mi

BATTERY OVERHEATS, CAR STALLS AND STOPS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, AND TWICE DRIVING REGULAR SIDE STREET . HYBRID BATTERY WAS CHANGED LAST MONTH UNDER WARRANTY. CAR HAS OVER 16K MILES . TOWED 3X TO DEALERSHIP AT LINCOLN REPAIR SHOP IN HENDERSON NV. PER LINCOLN MECHANIC, THIS IS A FLAW ON THIS CAR AND THAT THE LINCOLN ENGINEERS ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER A FIX OR A SOLUTION AS THE OVERHEATING IS BEING BLAMED TO LAS VEGAS SUMMER TEMP OVER 110 DEGREES.THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. LINCOLN OFFERED AN EXTENDED 4 YEAR WARRANTY. LINCO…

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ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 19,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10903030 · 19,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT A MAJOR STORE CHAIN LOCATION ALMOST LEVEL WITH A SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. CAR WAS IN PARK UPON STARTING ENGINE, THEN PRESSED THE REVERSE BUTTON, TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DRIVES FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE. THEN IMMEDIATELY STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. REPRESSED AND VERIFIED THAT THE REVERSE BUTTON WAS LIGHTED, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS APPEARING ON THE SCREEN, AND THE R INDICATOR NEAR THE SPEEDOMETER WAS HIGHLIGHTED. THEN REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL AND SLOWLY PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AN…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 19,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10903030 · 19,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT A MAJOR STORE CHAIN LOCATION ALMOST LEVEL WITH A SLIGHT SLOPE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. CAR WAS IN PARK UPON STARTING ENGINE, THEN PRESSED THE REVERSE BUTTON, TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR DRIVES FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE. THEN IMMEDIATELY STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. REPRESSED AND VERIFIED THAT THE REVERSE BUTTON WAS LIGHTED, THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS APPEARING ON THE SCREEN, AND THE R INDICATOR NEAR THE SPEEDOMETER WAS HIGHLIGHTED. THEN REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL AND SLOWLY PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AN…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 30,600 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11193419 · 30,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE WRENCH ICON AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND LINCOLN MERCURY (1850 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32952, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER TRAIN CONTR…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b