Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
18
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that upon placing her vehicle into park(P), the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The engine then failed to restart after the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that the water pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11475091 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
2
Most reports here involve software faults.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 25 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11280926 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
5
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
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I WAS DRIVING INTO MY GARAGE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN CAR ACCELERATED TO FULL SPEEDC. I APPLIED FULL PRESSURE TO BRAKE. CAR FAILED TO STOP. CAR ONLY STOPED WHEN I PUT SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTERAL AFTER GOING THROUGH REAR WALL OF GARAGE. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN IN FRONT OF THE CAR THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10721619 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
15
Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall for 2011-2013 same car with the same problem, but not for 2010. Defective epas system causing the failure. Spoke to Lincoln concierge and Ford concierge and they would not help with a remedy or with dealer support.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11714754 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
5
Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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There have been 2 separate incidents involving a front collision at high speeds. Both times, the air bags did not deploy as they should have. The 2nd incident was today. The car is now totaled. The impact Both times should have deployed the air bags. My son was injured today due to this. A truck ran a stop sign and we hit him. None of the bags deployed. Speed was 45 mph. The whole front of the car and hood are completely crushed. There were no alarms during or before impact. This is the 2nd wreck.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11549383 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
5
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10761909 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
1
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration.
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TL* LTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AND CHANGING LANES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED EVEN FARTHER. AFTER KICKING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FORCEFULLY, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE PANEL FOR THE CONSOLE BECAME LOOSE AND JAMMED THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 28,385....UPDATED 01/30/13 *BF UPDATED 02/04/2013 *JS
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10488113 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov