2017 Lincoln MKZ engine problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2017 Lincoln MKZ with only 52100 miles started leaking coolant into the engine cylinders which will require a new engine. Ford/Lincoln is aware of this problem with their 2.0 liter Ecoboost engine and has even issued a service bulletin and the necessary engine replacement. I have contacted…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“I purchased a 2017 Lincoln MKZ and began experiencing serious engine problems, including repeated overheating and an engine misfire. The vehicle developed a check-engine light and a P0301 misfire code. I was advised by a repair shop that the vehicle has a serious engine problem and that the engine…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“We are submitting this vehicle safety complaint regarding a dealer-confirmed coolant-intrusion failure in our 2017 Lincoln MKZ equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle had approximately 60,063 miles when presented to Parks Lincoln of Longwood. The vehicle developed a check engine light, rough running…”
filed Aug 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKZ | 7 | 35% |
| 2018 MKZ | 11 | 33% |
| 2016 MKZ | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 MKZ | 6 | 7% |
| 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.