2013 Lincoln MKS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 15%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 15% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,950 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I read in the paper that you are investigating ford f150 trucks with the ecoboost engine for sudden stalling problems when attempting to accelerate. I have experienced the same problem several times with my 2013 Lincoln MKS with the ecoboost engine. Previously I owned a 2010 Lincoln MKS with the ecoboost engine that also occasionally experienced the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10513781, filed 2013-05, 11,000 miles“There is a leak coming from the water pump which is in the engine. It's on average a $1700 fix which is extremely expensive. From what I've been told by multiple mechanics is that it is a design defect the ford did for that year. My mechanic said he's been fixing the same issue on ford escape, Lincoln mkz, Lincoln MKS, and some ford trucks that are 2013. My car is below 75,000 miles and this is typically a fix that doesn't occur until 120,000 miles. If this is a design defect than ford should be paying for it not me. The car is not old nor does it have a high miles. This outrageous”
NHTSA complaint #11223157, filed 2019-06, 71,000 miles“My parents died from keyless ignition death 6/15/2015. They bought this car and were not told that it had no safety features like loud audible or engine shut off once they walked away with the key-fob. Make new regulations !!!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10852360, filed 2016-03, 300,000 miles“Happened 2 - 3 times. Engine will sputter/die after coming to near stop and then trying to accelerate into traffic flow or make a turn through traffic onto a street. Car will start up again after pressing gas pedal numerous times. Very scary and dangerous as car dies in front of oncoming traffic .I was told at ford dealer that ford knows about the problem but there is nothing that can be done. This is a serious safety issue involving a very expensive automobile. Ford needs to be forced to do the right thing and either fix the problem or refund the purchase price.”
NHTSA complaint #10512227, filed 2013-05, 3,019 miles“The vehicle lost all ability to accelerate while operating at approximately 65 MPH on an interstate highway. This forced the operator to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway while navigating through traffic. The powertrain malfunction/reduced power (rtt) wrench symbol illuminated in addition to the service engine soon light. Before the tow truck arrived the operator attempted to move the vehicle under its own power every 15 minutes. Within approximately 40 minutes the vehicle responded to the accelerator and was driven to the operator's residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472106, filed 2012-08, 458 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10091140Jun 16, 20162013-2017 explorer, taurus, mks exhaust studs not missing
- 10056923Jul 15, 2014Ford: stored in powertrain control module (pcm) memory are various diagnostic trouble codes (dtc), along with malfunction indicator lamp illuminating (mil) and information…
- 10056147May 30, 2014Ford/lincoln: some vehicles, with aluminum valve cover, will experience an excessive condition of smoking engine oil and/or consumption of oil, from tail pipe, during normal…
- 10055042Jan 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: an accumulation of oil, in left hand valve cover baffle, migrating through fresh air intake of positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system, may have engine oil in…
- 10054975Dec 1, 2013Ford: due to fuel vapor line not being connected properly (fully seated) to underside of fuel deliver module (fdm), which leads to carbon canister saturated with liquid fuel and…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKS
61 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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