2018 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Engine (11), Power Train (9), Unknown Or Other (4).
Key takeaways
- 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 33% |
| Power Train | 9 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 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 2026-09-14
While driving, the car stalled. I could not restart it. It was towed to Lincoln Dealer and determined that coolant had leaked into the cylinders and seized the engine. This is a known defect on the Ford EcoBoost Engine. Fully aware of the defect, Ford redesigned the engine in 2019 for later models. I am now faced with...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-14
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact pulled over and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was det...
Engine - filed 2026-07-06
The engine light came on. The car suddenly wouldn’t go past 35 mph . Thankfully I was on a local road. I had it towed to the dealer and was told that the engine needed to be replaced because coolant leaked into the engine. There were no warning lights except the day of . The car did not give any indication of a leak. ...
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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.