MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lincoln MKZ

● Typical for this model
2013 Lincoln MKZ
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:15.861Z

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
109
Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

16% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 259 complaints 2007 2008: 281 complaints 2009: 114 complaints 2009 2010: 169 complaints 2011: 145 complaints 2011 2012: 146 complaints 2013: 109 complaints 2013 109 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 2010: 169 complaints 2010 2011: 145 complaints 2011 2012: 146 complaints 2012 2013: 109 complaints 2013 109 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 2010: 169 complaints 2010 2011: 145 complaints 2011 2012: 146 complaints 2012 2013: 109 complaints 2013 109 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

2013: 109 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.

Electrical system

16% · 17 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at various speeds, there was a loud beeping sound as if the doors were unlocked or opened. There were no warning lights or error messages displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25

Steering

15% · 16 reports
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The power steering suddenly stopped working as I was on the highway and couldn’t control my car without warning. It started working momentarily and then stopped again. It’s been over 24 hours. The fuses were checked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20

Also filed under Lane departure

Power train

14% · 15 reports
CRASH

Seat belts

11% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY

Structure

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

CRASH
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The car was pulled into a parking space (Space in front of a canal) and pushed buttoned into park and the car then lurched forward, going into the canal (Front half only, the back half was stopped by the sea wall).

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-08

Also filed under Wheels

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-06-28Electrical system13V230000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S05. Owners may contact the Ford customer…

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    2013-07-20Fuel system, gasoline13V227000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at…

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    2014-01-09Power train13V594000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at…

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    2014-05-30Seats14V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

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    2015-02-27Engineering analysisClosed 2015-11-13 Door Latch Failure
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    2015-05-26Air bags, seat belts14V597000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

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    2015-06-24Steering15V250000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

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    2015-12-18Latches/locks/linkages15V246000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015.

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    2017-05-01Latches/locks/linkages17V210000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

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    2017-05-16Seat belts16V875000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

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    2019-10-18Steering19V632000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana,...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

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    2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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    2020-06-03Exterior lighting20E025000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge.

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    2020-07-27Latches/locks/linkages20V331000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-08-08Recall queryClosed 2023-03-24 Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
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    2023-06-27Service brakes, hydraulic23V162000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Lincoln MKZ — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V230000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 13V227000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 13V594000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V164000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V597000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 15V250000 · Steering
  • Recall 15V246000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 17V210000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 16V875000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 19V632000 · Steering
  • Recall 20E025000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 23V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Lincoln MKZ is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln MKZ have?
13 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.