2007 Lincoln MKZ Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 1% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front driver side door swung open without warning. The contact had to hold the door closed in order to drive the vehicle. The failure occurred two times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 02/03/17”
NHTSA complaint #10894493, filed 2016-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the engine failed to operate once the ignition was started. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the battery was replaced. The failure recurred three times with the replacement of the battery each time. In addition, the front driver's side inferior power door lock failed to unlock. The contact had to exit the vehicle from the front passenger's side door. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 08/06/13”
NHTSA complaint #10521475, filed 2013-06, 38,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ
184 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ
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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