2010 Lincoln MKZ Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,054miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,054 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.
“I was parked almost perpendicular to the curb (that was the way the parking spots were set.) I put the car into reverse and was about to back out when I saw a car in my rear view. I quickly shifted into drive and put my foot on the brake. The car suddenly accelerated forward about a foot or more before striking a lamp post. There was extensive damage to the right front headlight as well as the bumper, grill and hood. The airbags did not deploy and there was no injury to the other 2-passengers. This was not the first time this phenomenon has happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543457, filed 2013-09, 45,000 miles“Electronic door lock/release switch failed, trapping me in drivers seat. Unable to exit vehicle except by crawling over console. Once exited from vehicle, was unable to lock and secure vehicle. Problem was with drivers side (master) door lock and release system. Occurred when vehicle was parked, engine off, and attempting to exit vehicle normally.”
NHTSA complaint #10780071, filed 2015-10, 55,109 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the interior front driver side door handle fractured. The contact lowered the driver side window glass to access the exterior door handle in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the door handle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10716490, filed 2015-05, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10039156Oct 1, 2010Ford: the chrome may peel or wrinkle on the chrome handles. This is caused by the curing process of the finish. 2010 fusion/milan/mks.
- 10039151Aug 16, 2010Ford: there may be loose molding in the base of the rear window glass. 2010 fusion/milan/mkz.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 7% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ
96 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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