2009 Lincoln MKZ Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 4% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“Takata recall coming of higway on ramp car accelerated tires felt like they were gonna come off engine light blinked then dashboard went out then loss of power. So tired of this car been nothing but problems and the only recall I get is power steering. My door lock and window on driver side is not working again!!!~the door and window were already broke had nothing to do with each other. Should be a law against lemons.. One big money bag!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11143595, filed 2018-10“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while exiting a driveway with the brakes engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and excessive pressure had to be applied to the brake in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 10/07/14 updated 10/22/14 updated 3/16/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10631762, filed 2014-09, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. While parking at approximately 5 MPH with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a light pole. The vehicle was stuck on the light pole and a tow truck pulled the vehicle off. The vehicle was able to be driven to an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed; however, the body damage was repaired. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 8/31/15 updated 12/4/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10713409, filed 2015-04, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that when accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified and they requested a black box data recorder to be installed in the vehicle. The device was installed in the vehicle and it detected a failure with the brakes and the throttle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,195. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505683, filed 2013-04, 3,195 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ
66 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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