2016 Lincoln MKS
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 142 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Ac blower motor resistor control module faulty causes fan to be stuck in one speed then system varies up and down and vents smoke. Forward warning comes on for no reason?
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-14
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Vehicle started to loose power. The "See owner's manual" Light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to a nearby dealer at: atchinson Ford, belleville, mi, where it was diagnosed that the throttle mechanisn was faulty and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-06
Also filed under Power train
Faulty electrical system causes the car to cut off! Stall! For several minutes and then it starts back up. I have been stranded five times!
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-19
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 3 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 Lincoln MKS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Lincoln MKS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Lincoln MKS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.