2016 Lincoln MKZ Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,700 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While I was driving in the carpool lane going approximately 75-80 MPH in the express lane on the 405 freeway in the city of los angeles the vehicle went into sudden de-exceleration to 20 MPH without any warning. The car showed default codes and no matter what I did the car would not go any faster than 20 MPH. I was able to pull to the side of the road and called for roadside assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10885374, filed 2016-07, 11,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V618000Oct 1, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln…Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2016, Ford Fusion 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10205010Mar 17, 20162.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 9 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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