2011 Lincoln MKS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Lincoln MKS, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When pulling into a parking spot going under 5 MPH and coming to a stop, the car surged forward jumping the sidewalk and crashing into a cement patio table and bench. Smoke appeared and radiator fluid was leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11039550, filed 2017-10, 65,000 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power Steering While driving yesterday, doing shopping and online order deliveries, the steering wheel started having slight resistance during turns. It became worse shortly after. As I attempted to leave a grocery store, less than 5 minutes away from home, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. I didn't see any leaks under the hood nor on the ground underneath my car. Nor was there any smells nor odors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11735344, filed 2026-05“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop on an incline, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle surged unexpectedly. In addition, the unintended acceleration occurred when driving various speeds. The contact mentioned that on a separate occasion the vehicle surged and crashed into a dog. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, who was unable to provide a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10616372, filed 2014-07, 49,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKS
21 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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