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Research · 14 model years

Lincoln MKZEvery model year, 2007–2020

Across the 14 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 92 recall campaigns and 1,709 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKZ. The 2008 model year has the most complaints (281).

01 —Model years

Lincoln MKZ years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20201205 of 522
201912125 of 522
201823615 of 522
2017414065 of 522
201676485 of 523
2015118445 of 523
2014149875 of 524
20131310945 of 524
20126146104 of 520
20117185124 of 520
2010917014Not rated20
200971148Not rated20
2008528112Not rated21
2007525914Not rated20
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2007259
2008281
2009114
2010170
2011185
2012146
2013109
201498
201584
201664
2017140
201836
201921
20202

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

MKZ years with the most complaints
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2020 MKZ

1 campaign

Back over prevention: software

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Back over preventionReported Jun 27, 2025NHTSA 25V442000
All 2020 recalls
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026
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