2017 Lincoln MKZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability
182 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 69/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 74,745 miles.
Below average
Where 2017 sits among all MKZ years
What owners report
“I took my car for a check engine sensor. Mechanic told me there is coolant leaking into the engine. Bulletin 22-2229”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 MKZ
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 56 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 51,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 20,000 and 103,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Fix: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 23V162000.
Technical service bulletins
222 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ drew 182 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 69/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2017 Lincoln MKZ problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ are engine (81 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (24), and brakes & stability (16).
At what mileage do 2017 Lincoln MKZ problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Lincoln MKZ problems around 51,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 20,000 and 103,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Lincoln MKZ. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.