2017 Lincoln MKZ engine problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure and engine-compartment fire involving my 2017 Lincoln MKZ Select, equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle had approximately 99,864 miles when the final failure occurred. Shortly after I purchased the vehicle, the original engine…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“I own a 2017 Lincoln MKZ equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. At approximately [MILEAGE] miles, the vehicle began experiencing loss of coolant, rough running/misfire, shaking/rough start, and reduced engine performance. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Ford/Lincoln dealership as having coolant…”
filed Jun 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV…
TSB 25-2395 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2025For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has…
SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024
Engine problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 10 | 32% |
| 2016 MKZ | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 MKZ | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 MKZ | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 MKZ | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 MKZ | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 MKZ | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 MKZ | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 MKZ | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 MKZ | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 MKZ | 6 | 2% |
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.