2009 Lincoln MKZ Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,534miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,534 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 own a 2009 Lincoln MKZ with only 22,067 miles on it and the electric cooling fan module went out. I was going 10 MPH when steam started coming out from right front side of hood. I had the car towed to a repair shop (on a sunday and 200 miles away from home). When car was inspected on sunday, 7/21/13, the thermostat and coolant was replaced. After testing, the car still overheated. I had to leave the car overnight. On monday, july 22, 2013 the testing resumed and it was determined that the electric cooling fan module had failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534289, filed 2013-08, 22,067 miles“My MKZ suddenly cut off without warning lamps or messages at highway speed. There was a very quick shudder and all power lost. After pulling onto the road shoulder and waiting a few minutes, it restarted and drove normally. I stopped about 15 minutes later and switched it off. When returning to the vehicle, it would not start. I had it towed to a garage where it has been for 6 weeks. They have been unable to identify the problem and get it restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11522508, filed 2023-05“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was mileage was 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10604286, filed 2014-06, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 | 11 | 17% |
| 2015 | 16 | 19% |
| 2014 | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ
66 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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