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2016 Lincoln MKZ Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the contact smelled a odor of burning. The contact was able to pull over into a parking lot and examined under the hood and notice that coolant had leaked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and stated that cylinder two had misfired and coolant had leaked into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced and advised to contact the local dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11536595, filed 2023-08, 70,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201838%
2017118%
201612%
201311%
201143%
200810%
200710%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ

Brakes
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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