2013 Lincoln MKZ Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 16%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,682miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 16% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,682 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am a 66 yr old woman who got into her car at midnite for a long ride home and as I pressed my start button nothing happened! The lights, the radio and the cold air was blowing but it kept giving me the message to press the start button.I was on a dark street leaving a friends home and my car would not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862972, filed 2016-05, 36,000 miles“I have only owned this car for 32 months. And yet it has been in for service approx. 9 times from recalls notice that I have received notices on 14s21,15s16,15s14key fab problems 2 times, air conditioner, side mirror was broken, the has put inself into park when the seat belt is taken off. Driver seat started moving by itself from forward to backwards & up and down. Vehicle control panel has been replaced twice. Start & stop button has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11003145, filed 2017-07, 31,953 miles“Tl-the owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the collision warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.lb”
NHTSA complaint #10620803, filed 2014-08, 4,500 miles“Came to a stop at stop sign. Made a left hand turn at approx. 7 MPH. While the car was moving at went from drive to neutral and then into park. This is the 3rd time it has happened. Car was taken back to dealer on 4/14 for repairs. This is also the 3rd electrical system malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10579667, filed 2014-04, 4,500 miles“While traveling at about 35 MPH with no vehicles in front of me all of a sudden the collision warning system activates. This first started 9/10/2013 and continues to be a false warning from time to time up through 7/23/2014, mileage now 15125. Going back to dealer again.”
NHTSA complaint #10615982, filed 2014-07, 1,994 milesRelated recalls
- 13V230000May 31, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater…Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10183418Nov 10, 2020Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced. The replacement exterior mirror will have different wiring than the originally equipped mirror…
- 10176123May 29, 2020Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford…
- 10169898Dec 20, 2019Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2020 Aviator/Corsair…
- 10169947Dec 17, 2019Some 2013-2016 MKZ vehicles equipped with adaptive headlamps may exhibit a Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installation of a new…
- 10167230Oct 16, 2019Some 2013-2016 MKZs vehicles with Adaptive Headlamps may exhibit a Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after one or both headlamps were…
- 10164497Aug 7, 2019For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301)…
- 10163571Jul 1, 2019Some 2013-2016 Fusion and MKZ vehicles may not have a valid 5 digit key code stored in the Ford key code retrieval system. If both keys are lost and the original selling dealer…
- 10159489Apr 26, 2019Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC)…
- 10156874Feb 6, 2019Some 2013-2019 Fusion/MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles with 2.0L HEV/PHEV engine may exhibit multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble…
- 10155562Feb 6, 2019Some 2013-2019 Fusion/MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles with 2.0L HEV/PHEV engine may exhibit multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble…
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 2013 Lincoln MKZ
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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