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2015 Lincoln MKZ Engine Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
8%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
29,489miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 8% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,489 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.

“Driving home at rush hour and car suddenly lost engine power, no response when pushing accelerator, multiple dash lights came in. Unable to travel more then 5-MPH.happened multiple times in the following hours, towed to dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11252840, filed 2019-09, 38,000 miles

“In 20k miles entire car stopped working after in garage over weekend and no lights were on, no issue was found initially but battery was changed once in a new car in less than 2 years. Can can shut off in the middle of driving?”

NHTSA complaint #10894843, filed 2016-08, 20,978 miles

“The catalytic converters(2) failed and need replacement. My mechanic diagnosed the problem and agrees with the scan code that was reported, a P0430. The check engine light is constantly lit and cannot be turned off with this fault code, according to my mechanic erasing the code will just bring it back shortly, and I have witnessed this. I have a document from Ford Motor Co. that shows my car, Lincoln MKZ, the build date from 2013-2015(1/24/2015), the Assembly plant of Hermosillo, saying that the dealer should replace the cats at no charge to the customer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11563352, filed 2024-01

“My 2015 MKZ started having problems in september 2020 when the check engine light came on as well as the indicator for low engine oil pressure, both coming on when the car is in motion. We purchased the extended warranty with the vehicle and after taking it to ford auto nation in panama city, they told us it was the catalytic converter. They did not test why the low engine oil pressure indicator light came on, only stating it was due to the catalytic converter. I had to call them twice to even get an update on my vehicle as no one would call me regarding the issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11375042, filed 2020-11

“While driving vehicle the engine shut down for no apparent reason. Light came on said do not attempt to drive, not safe. Was able to get car to a safe area. Was able to restart and get the car home. Brought the car to the dealer, said battery was dead, found water in the truck where the battery is located”

NHTSA complaint #11704966, filed 2025-12

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019838%
20181336%
20177654%
201669%
201578%
20141010%
2013109%
201253%
2011107%
201053%
200944%
200852%
200762%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

Brakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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