2017 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Engine (75), Power Train (24), Service Brakes (15).
Key takeaways
- 137 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 55% |
| Power Train | 24 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 5% |
| Steering | 6 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-13
My 2017 Lincoln MKZ with only 52100 miles started leaking coolant into the engine cylinders which will require a new engine. Ford/Lincoln is aware of this problem with their 2.0 liter Ecoboost engine and has even issued a service bulletin and the necessary engine replacement. I have contacted Lincoln Customer Service ...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-04
I purchased a 2017 Lincoln MKZ and began experiencing serious engine problems, including repeated overheating and an engine misfire. The vehicle developed a check-engine light and a P0301 misfire code. I was advised by a repair shop that the vehicle has a serious engine problem and that the engine needs to be replaced....
Engine - filed 2026-08-22
We are submitting this vehicle safety complaint regarding a dealer-confirmed coolant-intrusion failure in our 2017 Lincoln MKZ equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle had approximately 60,063 miles when presented to Parks Lincoln of Longwood. The vehicle developed a check engine light, rough running, shakin...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.