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2013 Lincoln Mks

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Mks years

Owner complaints for the 2013 Lincoln Mks are substantially higher than the model-year median of 43.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

91 reports with mileage · 51 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports4 fire reports7 injury reports

What owners actually said

142 reports
62,000 miles · Oct 23, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System

MY 2013 MKS IS STALLING WHILING DRIVING NUMEROUS TIMES, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT A FEW DAYS AGO. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2013 MKS FUEL MODULE BECAUSE IT CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. HOWEVER, AFTER CALLING LINCOLN I AM TOLD THAT MY LINCOLN MKS 2013 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. LINCOLN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY 2013 MKS IS EXPERIE…

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MY 2013 MKS IS STALLING WHILING DRIVING NUMEROUS TIMES, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT A FEW DAYS AGO. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2013 MKS FUEL MODULE BECAUSE IT CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. HOWEVER, AFTER CALLING LINCOLN I AM TOLD THAT MY LINCOLN MKS 2013 IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. LINCOLN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY 2013 MKS IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WHERE ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING. BECAUSE MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I ORIGINALLY TOOK THE CAR OR MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I NEEDED IT LOOKED AT RIGHT AWAY AS IT'S EXTREMELY UNSAFE. MY MECHANIC ALERTED ME TO THE RECALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW LINCOLN THINKS MY CAR DOES NOT APPLY TO RECALL.

NHTSA ODI #11365889

100,000 miles · Sep 25, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSteering

EVERY RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2013 LINCOLN MKS I HAVE WRONG WITH MY VEHICLES. BUT WHEN I CALL TO HAVE IT SERVICED THEY TELL ME MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS, BUT YET MY VEHICLE HAS ALL THE RECALL PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI #11361092

82,000 miles · Sep 1, 2020
Steering

I LOST MY STEERING IN MY VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED NOW THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2013 LINCOLN MKS IS RACK-AND-PINION-STEERING. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY MAIN STREET WHEN I STARTED TO LOSE IT. MY STEERING WAS EASIER. DOVE A BIT FURTHER DOWN THE MAIN STREET WHEN I LOST STEERING ALL TOGETHER. I NEED $2500.00 TO FIX I DON'T HAVE …

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I LOST MY STEERING IN MY VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED NOW THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2013 LINCOLN MKS IS RACK-AND-PINION-STEERING. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY MAIN STREET WHEN I STARTED TO LOSE IT. MY STEERING WAS EASIER. DOVE A BIT FURTHER DOWN THE MAIN STREET WHEN I LOST STEERING ALL TOGETHER. I NEED $2500.00 TO FIX I DON'T HAVE THAT RIGHT NOW. NO PAPERWORK YET TO SEND. I AM FURLOUGHED DUE TO COVID. THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY VIN #. THERE WAS ON OTHER LINCOLN'S WE WERE TOLD.

NHTSA ODI #11352602

70,000 miles · Aug 25, 2020
Electrical System

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (FCIM) THAT CAUSES THE TEMPERATURE TO RUN UP TO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE. IT CANNOT BE SHUT OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WITH EXTREMELY ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR YOU ARE VERY LIABLE TO FALL ASLEEP. OR TRY TO REDUCE THE TEMP BY BANGING ON THE CONTROLS, THIS MAKES YOU…

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THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (FCIM) THAT CAUSES THE TEMPERATURE TO RUN UP TO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE. IT CANNOT BE SHUT OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WITH EXTREMELY ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR YOU ARE VERY LIABLE TO FALL ASLEEP. OR TRY TO REDUCE THE TEMP BY BANGING ON THE CONTROLS, THIS MAKES YOU VERY DISTRACTED. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS WHENEVER THE CAR IS RUNNING, IN MOTION OR STOPPED.

NHTSA ODI #11351164

68,000 miles · Aug 13, 2020
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER GARY YEOMANS FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 1420 N …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER GARY YEOMANS FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 1420 N TOMOKA FARMS RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124, (386) 310-2342, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.*DT *DL

NHTSA ODI #11349096

104,229 miles · Aug 10, 2020
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED UPON PASSING A SEMI TRUCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY WENT INTO THE OFF POSITION. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE PUSH START BUTTON SINCE HE ASSUMED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF DUE TO THE FAILURE. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED UPON PASSING A SEMI TRUCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY WENT INTO THE OFF POSITION. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE PUSH START BUTTON SINCE HE ASSUMED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STEER THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK, THE POWER STEERING FAULT WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO ISSUES UPON INSPECTING THE ENGINE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING) WHICH HE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT INITIALLY CALLED DAVID MCDAVID PLANO LINCOLN (3333 W PLANO PKWY, PLANO, TX 75075) WHERE THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE CALL DROPPED AND UPON CALLING THE DEALER BACK, THE CONTACT WAS TRANSFERRED TO RANDALL REED'S PRESTIGE FORD (3601 S SHILOH RD, GARLAND, TX 75041) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,229.

NHTSA ODI #11344321

164,000 miles · Jun 1, 2020
Steering

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING, COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. STEERING WAS STICKY, NOT SMOOTH ROTATION OF STEERING WHEEL, HARD TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE IT STARTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A WARNING TO SERVICE STEERING NOW AND WHEN I TURNED OFF THE CAR TO LOOK AT IT, WHEN I STARTED IT BACK UP, I LOST ALL POWER…

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LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING, COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. STEERING WAS STICKY, NOT SMOOTH ROTATION OF STEERING WHEEL, HARD TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE IT STARTED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A WARNING TO SERVICE STEERING NOW AND WHEN I TURNED OFF THE CAR TO LOOK AT IT, WHEN I STARTED IT BACK UP, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST. CAR IS AT THE DEALER NOW FOR A $2000 REPAIR. I CAN PROVIDE REPAIR BILL IN 2 OR 3 DAYS IF NEED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11326778

65,000 miles · Feb 6, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COLD START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SENTRY LINCOLN 940 BOSTON TURNPIKE SHREWSBURY, MA 01545 (508) 281-8171, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE PROGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COLD START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SENTRY LINCOLN 940 BOSTON TURNPIKE SHREWSBURY, MA 01545 (508) 281-8171, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE PROGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.*BF*JB

NHTSA ODI #11307415

52,624 miles · Jan 31, 2020
Steering

CERTAIN LINCOLN MKS 2013 HAVE RECALLS ON ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND OTHERS DO NOT. UNFORTUNATELY THE ONE I OWN DOES NOT AND MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS WENT OUT AND SAYING POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I WAS ON HWY 29 DOING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LIGHT COMES ON AND MY STEERING TIGHTENED ON ME.

NHTSA ODI #11306301

148,000 miles · Dec 15, 2019
Steering

CAR WAS PARKED WHEN I STARTED IT UP. I GOT A STEERING ASSIST FAULT MESSAGE. GUESS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD'S EPAS. THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE LIKE TAKATA BECAUSE OF THE HUGE SAFETY RISK. ACCORDING TO FORD MY VIN ISN'T PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR. RIDICULOUS.

NHTSA ODI #11289199

Official recalls

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16V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 25, 2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

15V812000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Dec 2, 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.

15V340000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Jun 2, 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

15V040000 · Structure:body:door

Jan 28, 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Jul 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

13V270000 · Latches/locks/linkages

Jun 26, 2013

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

13V227000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

May 31, 2013

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.