2010 Lincoln MKZ Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,765miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,765 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 was driving my vehicle on a highway when the car stalled out. I tried repeatedly to re-start but it kept stalling. The car was towed to a Lincoln dealership near my home and it was determined that the throttle body and PCM had to be replaced which cost me $2128. At the time of the incident, my car had 91,860 miles. I noticed on the Lincoln chat sight that other owners complained about the same problem. I was surprised to learn that this extremely dangerous defect was not under recall. Hoping that the ntsb would further investigate. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11080179, filed 2018-03, 91,860 miles“Water pump failure Car has 44,000 miles. Dealer maintained Safety - I am reading that engine can shut off Known problem with Lincoln/ ford water pump failures in engines Just purchased vehicle last month dealer filled up reservoir w coolant said it just evaporated did not appear anything was leaking Over heat lamp came on, noticed a lot of coolant on ground. From what I am reading class action in Canada was for same problem described as faulty design. Having to tear apart engines adds 14 hours of labor cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #11519631, filed 2023-04“I traded in this 2010 Lincoln MKZ on November 24, 2018 at Classic Acura in Beaumont, Texas. Since that time I have contacted both Lincoln Motor Company by phone and email plus Kinsel Ford-Lincoln of Beaumont, Texas in person and by phone. These contacts were done multiple times and today I received another recall notice (19S54-ABS HCU Valve Concern (17X29) on the 2010 Lincoln that I no longer own. has not been keeping whoever is the new owner of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ advised of recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11427902, filed 2021-08“Wrench light came on a few times when I checked it the codes were p2135 and p0122 and p1576 car didnt accelerate It happen again one time and then it was letting me accelerate but it was very limited”
NHTSA complaint #11444584, filed 2021-12Related 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 2010 Lincoln MKZ
96 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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