2017 Lincoln MKZ Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, 4% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 driving in heavy traffic on the interstate attempted to change lanes and accelerate, car suddenly lost power and the see manual light illuminated with tool - fortunately was able to coast car off exit ramp safely and pull over, at which point the engine chugged and stalled. First restart see manual light still on, sputtered and stalled. Turned off vehicle. 2nd attempt same as 1st. 3rd came on and ran without engine light and seemed to rev up higher than normal, then came back down. No other indications appeared other than no use of auto brake available”
NHTSA complaint #11066489, filed 2018-02, 7,800 miles“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious vehicle safety incident involving my 2017 Lincoln MKZ Select that resulted in a catastrophic engine fire while the vehicle was in operation. Prior to the incident, the vehicle underwent a long block engine replacement performed by Murgado Ford Lincoln of Chicago pursuant to Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 22-2229. The repair involved removal and replacement of the engine assembly and related components. …”
NHTSA complaint #11723491, filed 2026-03“2017 Lincoln MKZ was taken to Community Ford Lincoln of Bloomington (Auto Vest II LLC), Bloomington, IN for service on 05/01/2026. No ABS, Traction Control, or AdvanceTrac warning lights were present at drop-off. After the vehicle was returned, all three warning lights were illuminated. The ABS/stability control system had been damaged during the service visit. Diagnostic codes C0031:07 and C0031:15 (left front wheel speed sensor circuit fault) were confirmed in writing by the dealership service manager on 06/09/2026. The dealership denied responsibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745133, filed 2026-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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