The 2017 Lincoln Mkz has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,588,763 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V1620002023-03-101,280,726 affected
Defect
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
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
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.
POWER TRAIN18V3900002018-06-1125 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Consequence
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
STEERING18V1670002018-03-121,301,986 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Consequence
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
POWER TRAIN17V4270002017-07-066,026 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Consequence
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
69
3crashes3fires2injuries
POWER TRAIN
18
3crashes2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
2crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES
8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
STEERING
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
2crashes1fires
Total complaints176
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2.0yt coolant intrusion. Needs long block replaced. So basically a motor. Ford knows about this.”
“Took car into ford dealership service because the check engine light came on. The car was sounding a little rough also. When they called me, I was expecting a tune up or just a sensor issue, but I was told that I needed a new engine! The tech found dtc p0302 for misfire on cylinder number 2, found…”
“The contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the brake warning light had illuminated and the brake pedal extended to the floor and the vehicle did not immediately stop while pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was slowly driven to a nearby…”
“2017 lincoln mkz was taken to community ford lincoln of bloomington (auto vest ii llc), bloomington, in for service on 05/01/2026. No abs, traction control, or advancetrac warning lights were present at drop-off. After the vehicle was returned, all three warning lights were illuminated. The…”
“2017 lincoln mkz was taken to community ford lincoln of bloomington (auto vest ii llc), bloomington, in for service on 05/01/2026. No abs, traction control, or advancetrac warning lights were present at drop-off. After the vehicle was returned, all three warning lights were illuminated. The…”
“The contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 30 mph, there was a rumbling sound and vibration coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission torque converter was inoperable…”
“Coolent intrusion, coolent leaking into cylinder number 2 causing a misfire and excessive white smoke every time I start the vehicle, seems this is a manufacturing flaw from the research I've done with so many other people having the same complaints because the engine block is the cause of the…”
“I drive a 2017 lincoln mkz equip with an ecoboost 2.0l engine. A very widely known design flaw in the engine long block has caused coolant intrusion into the #1 cylinder. This can cause overheating issues and ultimately cause a fire and/or stall the car in a critical moment (I.e. Highway) and…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ22004 Opened 2022-08-08 · closed 2023-03-24
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result,…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz as of
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