2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“The contact owned a 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and saw flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10972398, filed 2017-04, 75,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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