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2015 Lincoln MKS Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
28%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Lincoln MKS, 28% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“My vehicle suddenly lost power while I was driving on highway. I have to stop vehicle on sideline open the door and start it again for it to start. I didn't ran into this issue for few days but it occurred again today in morning while I was driving. The issue get resolved when I stop the car and start it again and there is no error code or issues that I can use to diagnose and get the issue resolved with car. Sudden loss of power in car is terrifying on highway”

NHTSA complaint #11033120, filed 2017-10, 43,000 miles

“I took my 2015 Lincoln MKS to the ford dealership to replace a water pump. After they inspected my vehicle, they determined that it was indeed a bad water pump. They quoted that it would take 15 hours for the repair and cost $2,500. I had no other choice but to have my car repaired and paid $2,547. 5 days later my son was driving the car stopped and filled the car with gas. He drove the car 1000 ft and noticed white smoke coming from the engine. He parked the car and got out and the car ignited with the engine turned off. The fire destroyed the entire car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11338431, filed 2020-07, 92,325 miles

“I have noticed a coolant leak that is the result of a faulty water pump design. To make it worse, the rocket scientists at Ford Motor Company buried the water pump internally in the engine. It is a very expensive repair on what should be a component bolted to the exterior of the engine. There are numerous Class Action Lawsuits against FMC for this matter. I think a recall should be issued or compensation for repairs on what is a very expensive endeavor. My wife drives this car. I am going through the repair process. FMC is known to have hidden the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11530492, filed 2023-07

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH or faster, the vehicle lost automotive power. During the failure the vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and turned off for one minute before the vehicle restarted and continued driving. The failure was intermittent but had occurred twice within 10 minutes during the most recent failure. An unidentified warning light was illuminated during the failure. The failure occurred mainly while driving on highways or freeways. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690252, filed 2025-09

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015528%
201449%
20132215%
201216%
201149%
2010714%
200947%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKS

Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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