2013 Lincoln MKZ structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The doors of the vehicle fail to latch closed when the temperatures get below freezing. There has been a recall previously repaired in 2016 per vehicle records, however this seems to be an issue now.”
filed Feb 8, 2023
“I took my Lincoln to a Ford dealership regarding water in my trunk. The technician said it was the factory wields off the assembly line that have failed. Lincoln said they would not cover the repair due to not enough complaints on model and car was over any warranties. I returned the vehicle to the…”
filed Mar 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKZ | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 MKZ | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 MKZ | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 MKZ | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 MKZ | 10 | 7% |
| 2011 MKZ | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 MKZ | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 MKZ | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 MKZ | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 MKZ | 5 | 2% |
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.