2011 Lincoln MKZ Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,179miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,179 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking noise detected and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that water had entered the engine and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11463184, filed 2022-05, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that it might have been an axle leak. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who in turn advised her to take the vehicle to a dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607300, filed 2024-08, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that propane fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the catalytic converter might have failed but was unaware how to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 20,000.”
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- 10043648Jan 1, 2012Ford: the variable camshaft timing vct) solenoid movement may be temporarily restricted due to debris in engine oil that is causing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10037561Feb 1, 2011Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
- 10039159Oct 21, 2010Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate. There may be two possible trouble codes stored.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ
66 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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