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2018 Lincoln MKZ: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 2018 Lincoln MKZ with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

40 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$5,100

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling16

Transmission & drivetrain9

Body, glass & interior4

Brakes3

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	23 mpg
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	20 mpg
Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	40 mpg

Recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsMar 10, 2023 · campaign 23V162000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle BarMar 12, 2018 · campaign 18V167000
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.

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Other years of the Lincoln MKZ

Year	Reliability
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Questions people ask

What problems does the 2018 Lincoln MKZ have?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (16), transmission & drivetrain (9), body, glass & interior (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln MKZ have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lincoln MKZ get?

Up to 40 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.