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2013 Lincoln MKZ electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 17 complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
17 12% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
7,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When electrical system problems show up

Electrical system complaints by mileage, 2013 Lincoln MKZ Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 7,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 6 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 7,000 miles
Based on 10 complaints that include mileage. 80% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles6
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 7,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the power line to the battery junction was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 175.

Reported at 175 miles, June 2013

Tl-the owns a 2013 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the collision warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.lb

Reported at 4,500 miles, November 2013

Other problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

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