2013 Lincoln MKS problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lincoln MKS. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. After that come electrical system (14%) and engine (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 182 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 24
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 112 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 | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Among the 112 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 72,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 93,000 miles (40 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 6 complaints mention a fire; 9 injuries reported; 24 deaths reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 92% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Lincoln MKS with enough data (59 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 7 safety recall campaigns.
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.
[xxx] died as well as 30 others like guinee pigs for big auto profit over safety. They had the chance to regulate in 2011 and failed thanks [xxx] cell [xxx]
S10-direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent re requesting assistance in facilitating a change to keyless ignition safety. *smd the consumer stated her brother walked into horrible scene and found both of their parents dead. The cause was carbon monoxide poisoning from a 2013 lincoln mks vehicle that was inadvertently left running in their garage. The vehicle had a keyless ignition system that failed to have an automatic shutoff or an adequate audible alarm. Updated 11/09/15. Updated 11/17/15.8jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was scheduled to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 11,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the Electronic Power Steering Assist warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel was stiff with very limited maneuverability. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.