2008 Lincoln MKZ Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Our vehicle is subject to NHTSA recall 19v-904. In 2020, Lincoln stopped repairing vehicles subject to this recall. Unfortunately, my vehicle is suffering from this brake problem and I have lost use of my brakes on several occasions. On june 26, 2020, my brakes failed resulting in a property damage accident. After body damage repair, my brakes have again failed. The local ford dealership finally agreed to examine the vehicle and found that the brake failure was related to the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362099, filed 2020-09, 138,000 miles“I was proceeding down a ramp to enter highway traffic. I put my foot to the floor to merge into traffic and the vehicle continued to accelerate even after I took my foot off the gas. I put my foot on the brake and the vehicle continued to accelerate. I was unable to slow down to any great extent as the engine was racing. The accelerator pedal seem to be off the floor ( not stuck to the floor ) at the time. I would estimate that my speed was 85 MPH when I put the shifter into neutral and stopped the car in the breakdown lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479693, filed 2012-10, 37,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact purchased an ignition coil and the vehicle would not start. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a replacement coil was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10845620, filed 2016-03, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. Upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic at the contact's residence. The technician diagnosed that the strut mount on the bottom of the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,002. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10745101, filed 2015-07, 100,002 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 38% |
| 2018 | 13 | 36% |
| 2017 | 76 | 54% |
| 2016 | 6 | 9% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ
166 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology