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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2013 Lincoln MKS Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 1% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.

“The contact owned a 2013 Lincoln MKS. While driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete beam. The driver sustained injuries to both knees, the left arm, neck, and back. Medical attention was received. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11054796, filed 2017-12, 70,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201425%
201321%
201137%
20101020%
2009713%

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