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2010 Lincoln Mkz
Common Problems

Ranked from 95 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
2
High severity
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Medium
5 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Takata Air Bag Inflator Recall with Parts Unavailable

    48complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The passenger-side air bag inflator is defective due to the Takata recall, and replacement parts remain unavailable for extended periods, leaving occupants at risk of injury or death if the air bag fails to deploy or ruptures.

  2. 2

    ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Failure Causing Brake Pedal Failure

    19complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The ABS hydraulic control unit fails, causing the brake pedal to sink to the floor or require excessive force to stop the vehicle, with or without warning lights.

    $800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 19V904000

  3. 3

    Delayed or Unavailable Recall Parts for ABS Hydraulic System

    8complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Owners report that parts for the ABS hydraulic system recall (NHTSA Campaign 19V904000) are delayed or unavailable, leaving vehicles unsafe to drive.

    Related recall: 19V904000

  4. 4

    Driver side LED brake/tail light failure

    7complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The driver side LED brake/tail lights fail prematurely, causing safety concerns due to reduced visibility.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Unintended acceleration during reverse or low-speed driving

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle accelerates unexpectedly while reversing or at low speeds, leading to crashes and injuries.

  6. 6

    Door Latch and Lock Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The driver-side door latch or lock becomes inoperable, preventing the door from closing or opening, or trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

    $200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Airbag Non-Deployment During Collision

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags failed to deploy during a collision, resulting in vehicle damage but no injuries.

  8. 8

    Engine Water Pump Failure Leading to Overheating

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine water pump fails, causing coolant leaks and overheating, with coolant reservoir contents evaporating or leaking onto the ground.

    $400–$1,400est. water pump replacement · 2–6 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2017 Lincoln MkzAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.