2013 Lincoln MKZ power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle: Lincoln MKZ 2013 Dealer: Auto Quest Inc. Description of the Safety Issue: I am submitting this report regarding a vehicle safety concern involving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ that I purchased from Auto Quest Inc. in Renton, Washington. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, within the first few days…”
filed Mar 11, 2026
“Noted a natural gas smell in my car only when heat on in car and not constent, just in spirts I would get a strong smell. Then last week my car started making a weird whinning noise that has gotten louder and more consistent over the past week. I noted the 2013 mkz had recalls for issues like this…”
filed Feb 22, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly…Campaign 13V594000 · Nov 25, 2013
Related service bulletins
Some 2013-2020 Fusion, MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. The noise may be present in all gear ranges…
TSB 22-2396 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2022Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Corsair, 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with HF35/HF45 hybrid transmissions can now be disassembled to repair and clean any contamination that may…
SSM 50744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2022
Power Train problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 9 | 29% |
| 2017 MKZ | 24 | 18% |
| 2016 MKZ | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 MKZ | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 MKZ | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 MKZ | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 MKZ | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MKZ | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 MKZ | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 MKZ | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 MKZ | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.