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Lincoln MKZ engine problems by year

160 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 13 MKZ model years. The most reported year is 2017 with 76 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2019 MKZ735%
2018 MKZ1133%
2017 MKZ7655%
2016 MKZ58%
2015 MKZ67%
2014 MKZ1010%
2013 MKZ109%
2012 MKZ53%
2011 MKZ107%
2010 MKZ53%
2009 MKZ44%
2008 MKZ52%
2007 MKZ62%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.