2013 Lincoln MKS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 11%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 11% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My fuel pump driver module which supplies power to the fuel pump stopped working and had to be replaced at 48,222 miles. Luckily, the car was not in driving mode. It would just not start in my driveway. It had to be towed to the Lincoln dealership and it was diagnosed that the module located behind the rear seat back failed. That was a $488.64 bill. I now see that this is only covered with the 3.5 turbo MKS, however, they are the same vehicles just with the turbo feature. I do feel that my situation is related to the safety recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395555, filed 2021-02, 48,222 miles“My vehicle's fuel pump electronic control module failed and my vehicle would not start. There is a recall for this issue for the same model year, however my VIN number is not included in this recall. I paid for and had the fuel pump electronic control module replaced at the Lincoln dealership. The date notated below is in reference to when this incident occured. The other issue involves the manufacturer's optional 20 inch wheels. When the vehicle is equipped with these wheels, it causes the adaptive suspension to not work properly, creating a very harsh ride. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280218, filed 2019-11, 68,000 miles“I went to cal worthington in anchorage alaska where I bought my car to have the recall 13s04 fuel delivery module replaced. Now less than a week with the new module, the module is leaking and the gas fumes are overwhelming inside my garage. I parked my car outside last night to be sure it was the car. I pulled it back in this morning and right away the garage was overwhelmed with gas fumes. The dealership is a 3 hour drive one way for me. I am tired of mechanics leaving things uncompleted. They didn't hook my heated seats back in after working on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550564, filed 2013-11, 10,002 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and driven without further failure. Additionally, the contact stated that recently after the vehicle was started, the power steering assists failure warning light illuminated. The contact checked the power steering fluid level, and the level was sufficient. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607291, filed 2024-08, 73,698 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign I.d. 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline) the contact called the dealer to make an appointment. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available to remedy the recall. The dealer did not provide a date in which parts would become available. The failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10535374, filed 2013-08, 3,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V621000Aug 25, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI…Covers: Lincoln MKS 2013–2015, Ford Flex 2013–2015, Taurus 2013–2015 +2 more
- 15V812000Dec 2, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and…Covers: Lincoln MKS 2013, Ford Explorer 2013, Flex 2013 +4 more
- 13V227000May 31, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model…Covers: Lincoln MKS 2013, Ford Explorer 2013, Flex 2013 +6 more
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKS
61 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
22 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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