2017 Lincoln MKZ electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2017 Lincoln MKZ was taken to Community Ford Lincoln of Bloomington (Auto Vest II LLC), Bloomington, IN for service on 05/01/2026. No ABS, Traction Control, or AdvanceTrac warning lights were present at drop-off. After the vehicle was returned, all three warning lights were illuminated. The…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“Leasing a 2017 Mkz with total engine failure due to coolant leaking into the engine. Other issues are evolving, while unable to get it fixed”
filed Sep 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
Electrical System problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKZ | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 MKZ | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 MKZ | 11 | 17% |
| 2015 MKZ | 16 | 20% |
| 2014 MKZ | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 MKZ | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 MKZ | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 MKZ | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 MKZ | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 MKZ | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 MKZ | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.