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2017 Lincoln MKZ Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ has 56 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ

Engine
56
Powertrain
19
Brakes
15
Electrical
9
Other
7
Steering
6

56

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 18, 2026ENGINECoolent intrusion, coolent leaking into cylinder number 2 causing a misfire and excessive white smok...
Feb 13, 2026ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car has been experiencing a persistent cylinder #2 misfire. We replaced the coils and spark plug...
Dec 21, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSo I bought this car in February of last year. Since I've had it june I had to do a head gasket. A...
Nov 14, 2025ENGINEThe vehicle lost power on the highway due to an overheating issue. Very dangerous when this happens ...
Nov 10, 2025ENGINEHead gasket failure. coolant leak into engine block. Replaced engine at a cost of $3900
Sep 1, 2025ENGINEFaulty engine, head gasket failure and needing total engine replace at 83,000 miles
Aug 19, 2025ENGINECoolant intrusion into cylinders 2&3 causing misfire at 126,000 miles. Car lost coolant without warn...
Jul 23, 2025ENGINETotal engine failure due to coolant leaking into it. 2023 investigation on this same situation, what...
Jul 16, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check en...
Jun 9, 2025ENGINEI am submitting this complaint to formally report that my 2017 Lincoln MKZ experienced engine block ...
May 1, 2025ENGINEFord have a Huge problem with the 2.0 ecoboost. Where coolant pass through the cylinder and make eng...
Mar 24, 2025ENGINEApproximately 2 weeks ago, my 2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve began sputtering/hesitating during accelerati...
Feb 12, 2025ENGINEdashboard showing Check engine light. Car hesitating, running very rough. Not driveable. Dealership ...
Feb 4, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the e...
Feb 3, 2025ENGINEI have a 2017 Lincoln MKZ; coolant is leaking into the engine block; have to replace the entire eng...
Jan 1, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the te...
Nov 11, 2024ENGINEWhile driving the car in commuter traffic on Route 22 Highway the car transmission stopped working a...
Oct 18, 2024ENGINECoil head caked in oil causing misfire due to valve guideseals in left side cylinder head leaking se...
Oct 14, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ The contact stated while driving 35MPH, the check engine light i...
Aug 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...

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