2009 Lincoln MKS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,146miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 7% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,146 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.
“New auto delivered 8/11/08 has spent 21 days in dealers repair shop to date. Defects that became know are stuck accelerator pedal (ford & dealer claim it never happened ) deluxe audio system that worked some of the time (dealer replaced) cracked steering column ( dealer repaired) not knowing what will happen next, requested that ford take back the car, which company refused. Car has design defects which affect the safety of the driver & passengers. Front headrests and middle window pillars make side visibility difficult. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255571, filed 2009-01, 3,292 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that the equipment under the seat used for heating and air conditioning has injured his tail bone. The suspension began to deteriorate and caused the equipment underneath the seat to penetrate. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 20 and the current mileage was 8000.”
NHTSA complaint #10340985, filed 2010-07, 20 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 40 MPH, he attempted to change lanes and noticed that the rear head restraint was blocking his line of vision. The head restraint caused a blind spot on both sides of the rear windows. The dealer was notified and they advised removing the head restraints or adjusting them in a lower position. The manufacturer advised having the dealer offer their assistance. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been able to assist him. …”
NHTSA complaint #10323835, filed 2010-04, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that the part that controlled the position of the drivers seat was broken, as a result the back part of the seat was unable to stay in the upright position. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that in order to remedy the failure they would install a metal plate in order to keep the seat together since the original plate was made of plastic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413811, filed 2011-07, 16,476 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056170May 1, 2014Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles and trucks, there is a popping, squealing, binding or grinding noise come from power seats when moving backwards or forward. Model 2009-2015 f-150…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKS
21 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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