2011 Lincoln MKS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Lincoln MKS, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 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.
“Vehicle parked at restaurant, when came back out the doors were unlocked, the windows were down and the sunroof was open. This has happened three different times.”
NHTSA complaint #10945257, filed 2017-01, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln mkx. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a message illuminated on the instrument panel asking to perform a health report scan of the vehicle. Once the contact agreed to the scan the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 8/31/12 updated 09/11/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10465950, filed 2012-07, 13,000 miles“Dealers pamphlets and owners manual lists perimeter lights as a feature on 2011 Lincoln mkz but the vehicles do not have them (headlights coming on when you unlock vehicle at night with fob. This is an important safety feature. Ford says it is a misprint although past years model do have the feature.”
NHTSA complaint #10384447, filed 2011-02Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKS
21 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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