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2013 Lincoln MKZ engine problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ9% of all complaints for this model year.

10
Engine complaints
9%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Catalytic converter, reduced engine power and toxic fumes. I had it inspected and would cost me $1200, I purchased the vehicle from dealership and was not made aware of the recalls and customer satisfaction program that would have covered the catalytic converter under campaign #20m01. When I became…

    filed Nov 11, 2024

  • Lincoln MK/Z Vehicle 3.7 liter engine has repeatedly stopped running while driving at speeds between forty and seventy miles per hour. On one occasion this occurred on Florida rte 84 in heavy traffic requiring an emergency response to avoid a life threatening collision. While there are numerous…

    filed Feb 20, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine problems in other MKZ years

YearReportsShare
2018 MKZ1032%
2017 MKZ7153%
2016 MKZ58%
2015 MKZ68%
2014 MKZ1010%
2012 MKZ53%
2011 MKZ107%
2010 MKZ53%
2009 MKZ44%
2008 MKZ52%
2007 MKZ62%
MKZ engine problems by year →

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.