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2013 Lincoln MKS Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
34,983miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 6% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,983 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several undisclosed messages displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11631563, filed 2024-12, 148,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while reversing, there was a huge blast of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was diagnosed and determined that the water pump was leaking, the turbo charger was losing power, the power transfer unit was overheating, and the water pump was overheating. The water pump was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11670829, filed 2025-07, 112,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015317%
201425%
201396%
2012212%
201112%
201036%
200935%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKS

Steering
61 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsFuel system
16 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.

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