2007 Lincoln MKZ Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 2 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 heating element in the driver's seat is known to go bad in the 2007 models and I think some 2008 ford models vehicle also. When I push the electric heat seat button it will turn red for a minute but the heating element will not work in the back or in the seat area of the driver's side. Other people I know have had the same problem with their ford same here different model and make and have found the solution to be a new wiring harness / connector to replace the factory one apparently one of the wires burnt out from the factory causing it to short. …”
NHTSA complaint #11156474, filed 2018-12, 80,000 miles“Heated seat heating element is open. If someone turns the heated seat on, it could cause a short and create a fire in the seat cushion. Vehicle could me stationary or moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11267695, filed 2019-10, 110,000 miles“Used remote to start car and after a I got in I smelled smoke. I looked around and seen smoke coming from the passenger seat. I got out and opened the passenger side door and smoke came pouring out from under the seat. The heating unit caught the seat on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11176225, filed 2019-02Seats: 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 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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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