2010 Lincoln MKS problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lincoln MKS. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. After that come cruise control (16%) and engine (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 23% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 48 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 76,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 100,000 miles (11 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 12 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2010 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Lincoln MKS with enough data (29 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Letter in regards to the investigation of hyundai kia been conducting which was in the las vegas journal on may 21; seeking comments. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing a 4 car accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the accident complaining of the problem. The dealer did not find a problem. The consumer found a class action suit pertaining to the same issue , but the manufacturer claims no liability.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 lincoln, mks. While sitting in the passenger seat with his elbow on the middle armrest, the contact's hand became caught between the closings causing him to injure his hand. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. The contact stated that while driving 1 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a large rock. As a result, the front bumper cracked the windshield wiper reservoir which made liquid spill out. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the bumper was pushed back in place but there was a hole in the wiper washer fluid tank. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Updated 03/07/11 updated 11/22/11
Lincoln 2009/2010 throttles down when A/C engages. After 1 year of replacement of parts. Including A/C compressor. Mass air flow sensor. Throttle system. Car replaced 1&1/2 later with 2010. At first use of A/C 2010 car throttled down causing it to jerk..reported to service manager who stated without inspection it was a characteristic of the car. I requested a field engineer to inspect. Car inspected and 2010 mks did throttle down 50-70 RPM . The car throttles down going down the road.