2013 Lincoln MKZ: recalls and complaints

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• 23V16200010 Mar 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 20V3310008 Jun 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 19V63200029 Aug 2019Steering / Electric Power Assist System
• 17V21000027 Mar 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 16V8750005 Dec 2016Seat Belts / Front
• 15V25000028 Apr 2015Steering / Electric Power Assist System
• 15V24600024 Apr 2015Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 14V59700026 Sep 2014Seat Belts
• 14V1640002 Apr 2014Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner
• 13V59400025 Nov 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 13V23000031 May 2013Electrical System
• 13V22700031 May 2013Fuel System, Gasoline

1. 23V162000Received 10 Mar 2023. 1,280,726 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2023.

2. 20V331000Received 8 Jun 2020. 2,147,323 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.

3. 19V632000Received 29 Aug 2019. 116,160 units.

   Steering / Electric Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Oct 2019.

4. 17V210000Received 27 Mar 2017. 191,432 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S16. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2017.

5. 16V875000Received 5 Dec 2016. 603,392 units.

   Seat Belts / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S42. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 May 2017.

6. 15V250000Received 28 Apr 2015. 487,301 units.

   Steering / Electric Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jun 2015.

7. 15V246000Received 24 Apr 2015. 456,440 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S16. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2015.

8. 14V597000Received 26 Sep 2014. 746,842 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2015.

9. 14V164000Received 2 Apr 2014. 43,135 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14C03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2014.

10. 13V594000Received 25 Nov 2013. 7,153 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13C09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jan 2014.

11. 13V230000Received 31 May 2013. 107 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S05. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2013.

12. 13V227000Received 31 May 2013. 390,783 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2013 Lincoln MKZ
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The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 27.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

3

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

15 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20064
2. 20074
3. 20084
4. 20096
5. 20107
6. 20115
7. 20125
8. 201312
9. 201413
10. 201510
11. 20166
12. 20174
13. 20182
14. 20191
15. 20201

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ?

6,470,794 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Lincoln MKZ have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Lincoln MKZ, model years 2006 to 2020. 12 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 Lincoln MKZ name most often?

Electrical System: 17 of 147 component mentions, or 115.6 per 1,000. For all 2013 vehicles the figure is 124.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.