MYRModel Year Report

2009 Lincoln MKZ

● Typical for this model
2009 Lincoln MKZ
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:28.133Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
114
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

58% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 281 complaints 2009: 114 complaints 2009 114 2010: 169 complaints 2011: 145 complaints 2011 2012: 146 complaints 2013: 109 complaints 2013 2014: 97 complaints 2015: 80 complaints 2015 2016: 65 complaints 2017: 139 complaints 2017 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints
2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 281 complaints 2008 2009: 114 complaints 2009 114 2010: 169 complaints 2010 2011: 145 complaints 2011 2012: 146 complaints 2012 2013: 109 complaints 2013 2014: 97 complaints 2014 2015: 80 complaints 2015 2016: 65 complaints 2016 2017: 139 complaints 2017 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020
2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 281 complaints 2008 2009: 114 complaints 2009 114 2010: 169 complaints 2010 2011: 145 complaints 2011 2012: 146 complaints 2012 2013: 109 complaints 2013 2014: 97 complaints 2014 2015: 80 complaints 2015 2016: 65 complaints 2016 2017: 139 complaints 2017 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020

2009: 114 complaints

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YearComplaints
20060
2007259
2008281
2009114
2010169
2011145
2012146
2013109
201497
201580
201665
2017139
201836
201921
20202

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

58% · 66 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Car unintentionally accelerated and crashed brakes failed while attempting to turn in a driveway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-27

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (Air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. While driving at 60 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle, causing it to crash into the guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-30

Service brakes

22% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while parked in a semi-truck parking lot, another driver was reversing where she was blocking, and the contact then attempted to avoid the collision and drive forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-06

Wheels

4% · 5 reports
CRASH

Power train

4% · 5 reports
INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle began to roll backward and across two lanes of traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-18

Vehicle speed control

4% · 4 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. While parking at approximately 5 MPH with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a light pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-28

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2010-05-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-01-11 Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat
  2. I
    2012-12-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-12 Floor mat interference with accelerator
  3. R
    2014-07-26Equipment14E028000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007,...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07.

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  4. R
    2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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  5. R
    2018-02-14Air bags17V024000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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  6. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2021-01-15 Extended Braking Distance
  7. R
    2018-05-21Air bags18V046000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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  8. R
    2021-03-17Air bags21V081000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

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  9. R
    2021-04-01Service brakes, hydraulic19V904000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary.

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  10. R
    2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Lincoln MKZ — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 66 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14E028000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V046000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V904000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Lincoln MKZ is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lincoln MKZ?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln MKZ have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.