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2018 Lincoln MKZ Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ

Powertrain
8
Engine
6
Other
4

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 4, 2025ENGINECheck engine light came on. Error code 0302 and 0316 on ODB at dealer. Was advised that engine neede...
Aug 1, 2025ENGINECoolant Intrusion of Cylinder 3, car has less than 50,000 miles total and has been very well taken c...
Oct 2, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warni...
Aug 25, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine light illum...
Jul 11, 2024ENGINEI have been told by a ford mechanic on 7.11.2024, 6 weeks before buying the car that there is coolan...
Jan 23, 2024ENGINEI own a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. Starting the second week in January I started to notice a strange smell in...

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