Lincoln MKS Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 371 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the Lincoln MKS (2009–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 142. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (121 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All MKS model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 | 49,000 | 3 | 49 | — | Stable |
| 2014 | 44 | 77,000 | 2 | 48 | 25 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 142 | 71,000 | 7 | 55 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2012 | 17 | 74,625 | 3 | 34 | — | Rising |
| 2011 | 43 | 50,000 | 3 | 31 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2010 | 51 | 61,000 | 0 | 26 | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 56 | 66,000 | 1 | 11 | 67 · More | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Steering121 33%
- Electrical system52 14%
- Engine47 13%
- Fuel system38 10%
- Brakes34 9.3%
- Other or unknown28 7.6%
- Vehicle speed control24 6.5%
- Transmission and drivetrain23 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “Loss of power assist steering, could not control vehicle on the road. Steering was sticky, not smooth rotation of steering wheel, hard to maintain a straight line it started while driving on the highway with a warning to service steering now and when I turned off the car to look at it, when I started it back up, I lost all power steering assist”
NHTSA complaint #11386579, filed 2021-01, 97,212 miles2015: “At times, while driving, my engine will stall and slow down regardless if I'm still pressing the gas pedal. I generally shut the engine down and wait like thirty seconds and restart. It is usually ok then until the next episode. I included the last date it happened. It has been doing it over my years of ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #11331216, filed 2020-06, 57,000 miles2009: “Breaks on london MKS 2009, the breaks on this car continuer to have problems. I have taken it to multiple shops and no-one can find the problem. I have replaced the master cylinder, breaks, rotor, checked break line and they are all good and continue to grease the caliper pins. Breaks go to floor when trying to stop, replace the breaks and rotors way to often.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology