2011 Lincoln MKZ engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling on interstate at70 mph a red triangle appears on dash engine turns off warning on dash to stop asap. All you have is electrical power which is not much. Car needs to be turned off and restarted. This may occur again in a few minutes or not. Took to dealer they said they replaced an…”
filed Feb 15, 2025
“As I was traveling home from work, I noticed the car jerk slightly and immediately decelerate. The engine temperature gauge light came on the dash and the temperature gauge immediately moved to the “H” position on the dash. Due to the fact that I was in rush hour traffic on the highway, I was…”
filed Aug 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Engine problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 10 | 32% |
| 2017 MKZ | 71 | 53% |
| 2016 MKZ | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 MKZ | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 MKZ | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 MKZ | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 MKZ | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 MKZ | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 MKZ | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 MKZ | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 MKZ | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.