2009 Lincoln MKS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,969miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,969 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle is equipped with the thx sound system and for the past few months when starting cold there's been a loud cracking/popping sound when first started. Upon turning the car off then on, the system seemed to reset itself, however, now there's no audio coming from the system yet it shows on the equalizer that there should be sound coming out. I've done some research and found TSB 09-5-1 best reflects the situation that is occurring with my car. I purchased the car last summer and this was my first winter in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701786, filed 2015-03, 87,000 miles“Rear driver side suspensin coil spring broke while backing out of driveway. Also on the electrical end, the power locks rattle to the open & close position constantly on drivers side & rear passenger side .”
NHTSA complaint #11102795, filed 2018-06, 112,938 miles“2009 Lincoln MKS. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition failure. The consumer stated the vehicle has a keyless ignition module that was used to open the doors and to start the engine. Recently, he started experiencing problems with opening the doors. The consumer had to use the emergency by-pass system to start the engine. On march 12, 2014, the consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer. After an examination, they determined the ignition module needed to be reprogrammed. However, they had to get some new equipment, so the reprogramming, was not done that day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584876, filed 2014-05Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKS
21 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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