2010 Lincoln MKZ electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I traded in this 2010 Lincoln MKZ on November 24, 2018 at Classic Acura in Beaumont, Texas. Since that time I have contacted both Lincoln Motor Company by phone and email plus Kinsel Ford-Lincoln of Beaumont, Texas in person and by phone. These contacts were done multiple times and today I received…”
filed Aug 5, 2021
“The radio blew out, after lincoln installed the an airbag that was recalled. It's sounded like a body drop on the vehicle also the airbag light came back on.”
filed Jul 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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TSB 23-2098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2023
Electrical System problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 MKZ | 10 | 8% |
| 2016 MKZ | 11 | 17% |
| 2015 MKZ | 15 | 20% |
| 2014 MKZ | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 MKZ | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 MKZ | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 MKZ | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 MKZ | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 MKZ | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.