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SuspensionPart report

2013 Lincoln MKS Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
51,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 2% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 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.

“lost complete control of my steering on my car can not drive it i had to havve the car towed to hoffman linclon ford in East Hartford Ct i have repair estimate from them i the amount of 3309,11 hear is a break down of the repairs (Primary)steering-steering $140.00 power steering control module:power rack and pinion,both outer tie rod ends $2808.79 alignment check alignment $129.00 total before taxes $3078.74 shop charges $34.87 ct taxes $195.50 i call linclon and they said that the car was not covered on the recall the car has less then70,000 thousand miles on it”

NHTSA complaint #11425390, filed 2021-07

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. While driving, the contact observed an abnormal noise from the front driver side wheel while turning. The low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the strep bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10899235, filed 2016-08, 17,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving 55-60 mph, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor sought medical attention. No police report was filed. The contact stated she continued driving to her residence. The contact's father inspected the vehicle and noticed the toe link was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11478662, filed 2022-08, 86,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201516%
201425%
201332%
201112%
200924%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKS

Steering
61 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Body and structure
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology