Lincoln MKZ Complaints (2007)

259 consumer complaints on file.

#11743504June 11, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Internal Water pump Failed causing immediate shutdown of vehicle. This water pump is internal to the engine and requires half of the engine be taken apart to be replaced. This affect all 3.5 and 3.7 Ford engines through 2021. Unlike traditional water pumps which are belt driven this one is driven by the timing chain. Thereby when failure occurs the engine shuts down. Coolant also leaks into the oil as a result possibly resulting in engine damage. Ford is fully aware of the defect and refuses to recall. Regardless of age or miles this is a defect especially with vehicles equipped with the internal plastic water pump.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739635May 22, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Under the following recall [XXX] Recall was performed in 2022 by Ford of Upland by replacing only the brake fluid. The problem resurfaced just as described in the recall a while back. I contacted Ford on 5/21 they contacted the dealer who refused to repair at no cost. Car is currently at independent respected shop who confirmed that the ABS pump/module is shot and is gummed up. Recall by ford of upland was not performed fully or wasn’t effective. Replacing the fluid only was not a fix. I contacted the dealer and the general manager refused to repair and fought with me on the phone. I told them I’d be filing a lawsuit if they wouldn’t provide the part at no cost and reimburse the repairs. Ford/Lincoln has stated there is nothing they can do without the dealers cooperation. I do not trust Ford of Upland to make any repairs, but that wasn’t even an option. Lincoln also stated that because Ford of Upland did the recall that they couldn’t send it to Performance Lincoln. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646784March 6, 2025
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634267January 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS
Dealership and Lincoln refusing to repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630926December 16, 2024
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES
Car is inoperable due to the brake issue and airbag issue. Lincoln refuses to assist with getting it towed or working with the dealership. They will say that they do these things or are trying to help but they do not. This has been going on for 5 years. Dealerships will not fix the vehicle because the vehicle is too old they are telling me. The car is sitting and cannot be driven and nobody will help. I can't sell it I can't drive it I can't use it I can't do anything.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583999April 19, 2024
ENGINE, VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was pulling to one side. There was an abnormal winding noise detected. The window failed to go up when the button was depressed. The engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was no wheel bearing work completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575494March 5, 2024
AIR BAGS
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573030February 20, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brakes have failed. Cannot even get to dealership because of this for the repair. Also, airbag light is still on and no repair listed for recall issue.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563457January 4, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure was persistent during cold weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The brake pads and rotors had been replaced approximately 3 to 4 times. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562476December 28, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534847July 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left. There was a significant stopping distance delay. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions, and unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520981May 8, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake failure. Brake line leaks. ABS not working. Never notified of recall until search was conducted. We want this fixed.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11477203August 2, 2022
AIR BAGS
I believe my car uses Takata Airbags and it has been over a year since the recall was issued. No remedy has been suggested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448628January 24, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the dealer refused to flush the braking system with DOT 4 fluid as per the recall remedy since there was no failure with the braking system. The dealer would only install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that since there was no failure with the braking system, the dealer would only install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435339October 4, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part was unavailable. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would intermittently fail to operate as needed and would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact then received a second recall notice which stated that parts were now available. The contact called the dealer and despite receiving the letter, he was informed that the parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430485August 25, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429904August 20, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired under an unknown air bag and service brakes recall. The contact stated that the air bag and service brakes warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426607July 27, 2021
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425699July 20, 2021
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES
They've yet to find a remedy for either of these recalls. I'm complaining because I'd hate for someone to end up hurt before they figure out how to fix this. It's been 2yrs on the brake recall, this is getting rediculous
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420927June 14, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
Car brakes in front of my son, hit the brakes they did not respond pedal went to floor. Car did slow but ended up rear ending car in front of us.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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