2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles.
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.
“I purchased a used 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid on nov 28 2016. On dec 1 2016 I was driving on I 20 in birmingham al and the vehicle stalled on the freeway after I had engaged in a panic stop and veered the vehicle to the right. My vehicle froze in a position with the left rear of the vehicle in the traffic lane and the right front of the vehicle on the emergency lane. The vehicle was blocking traffic. It locked up in such a way that I could not get it unlocked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955009, filed 2017-02, 32,500 miles“All dashboard warning lights come on simultaneously, randomly/without warning. This also affected the cruise control activation along with the vehicle lane change warning sensors becoming non-operational.”
NHTSA complaint #11772050, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 10183418Nov 10, 2020Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced. The replacement exterior mirror will have different wiring than the originally equipped mirror…
- 10176123May 29, 2020Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford…
- 10058094Nov 26, 2014This tsb contains owners letter. See document search button. Ford my/ford lincoln 2011-2014 model year vehicles equipped with sync and myford/my lincoln touch. Warranty extension…
- 10056195May 1, 2014Lincoln/ford: an investigation by engineers is being done due to discharge from 12 volt battery and inspections of water pump connectors for corrosion or damage. Model 2013-2014…
- 10056430Apr 28, 2014Ford/lincoln: accompanied by the cmdtcs p1a18, p1a19, p0aee or p0bcd, the service engine soon lamp (energi) or wrench lamp (hybrid) will illuminate on some vehicles. Model…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
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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