2013 Lincoln MKZ Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,312miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,312 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 car and all of a sudden my power steering goes out traction control and park hill assist all flash. This is the second time it has happened traveling 70 MPH . I was able to get off of the road but had a difficult time turning the wheel as it felt like it was almost locked. Please advise. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11309208, filed 2020-02, 98,625 miles“While stationary after turning on the vehicle there is a hard shift in gears from park to drive. While vehicle is in motion on the city street there is a hard shift around 35 MPH to 55 MPH. While driving on the city street after 5 miles the vehicle start sputtering and not shifting gears properly then there isn't any acceleration from a traffic light stop and go. And then it picks back up and drive high RPM sound. Or high rev sounds. In addition the gas cap unit is faulty I replaced it before and now it appears it has to be replaced again because it won't close properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307404, filed 2020-02, 186,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10053006May 20, 2013Ford/lincoln: during cold ambient temperatures, some hybrid/energi vehicles will experience illumination of anti lock brake systems (abs) and stability control indicators, after…
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ
17 complaintsSteering
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 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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