Lincoln MKS Problems by year

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly started backfiring before stalling, and the engine started overheating. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle and declined to assist with the repair. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with water pump and timing belt failures. The independent mechanic recommended the engine replacement. The failure mileage was 157,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and merging right onto an exit ramp, the power steering failed to operate properly. The contact decelerated and exited the highway. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was driven to an auto parts store, where the contact spoke with a technician; upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering operated properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, where it was determined that the steering rack and...

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted or upside-down image. The failure was intermittent at first but later became a constant failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired.

While driving home in the center lane on the [redacted][[redacted]] Parkway, my steering wheel locked suddenly, preventing me from turning left or right. As I used my full strength to turn right against the tightness of the steering wheel, trying to get off at the next possible exit, the power to the steering wheel abruptly returned, causing me to swerve out of control, past the right lane, onto the shoulder and into the grassy roadside area. The vehicle didn't suffer any bodily damages. I struggled mightily with...

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over the right side of the road and exited the vehicle and became aware of a leak underneath the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V109000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The FCIM failed in the 98 degree heat. No warnings or indication that it failed other than the fans just started blowing full blast and full heat on a hot summer day. This alone distracted me and pulled my attention from the road as I started to feel sick with how hot it was getting and was frantically trying to turn the temperature down on the screen to no avail, because when the FCIM goes out you lose all control of the heat or ac and literally cannot shut off the heat. I then pulled over after almost getting in...