Lincoln MKZ safety timeline
- 26
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations opened
- 6
- Investigations closed
- Recall2015 mkz
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 mkz
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 mkz
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mkz
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Investigation closed2015 mkz
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation closed2016 mkz
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation closed2017 mkz
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation closed2018 mkz
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Recall2015 mkz
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mkz
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 mkz
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 mkz
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation opened2016 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation opened2017 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation opened2018 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation closed2015 mkz
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Investigation closed2016 mkz
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2015 mkz
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2016 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall2015 mkz
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mkz
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mkz
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2016 mkz
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Investigation opened2015 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Investigation opened2016 mkz
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2015 mkz
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mkz
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mkz
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2017 mkz
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mkz
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mkz
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 mkz
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 mkz
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 mkz
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mkz
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
- Recall2016 mkz
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 mkz
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mkz
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.