Lincoln MKS

Lincoln MKS
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The Lincoln MKS is a sedan powered by a 3.6-liter six-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 3,593 cm³. The model has been subject to three recalls recorded by the NHTSA in the United States.

Technical data
ManufacturerLincoln
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
Displacement3,593 cc
Cylinders6
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)11.9 l/100 km
Model years (US)2009–2016

Generations

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Recalls & safety

3 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Lincoln MKS. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V621000 · reported 25/08/2016

  • PARKING BRAKEUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

    NHTSA campaign 15V464000 · reported 24/07/2015

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

    NHTSA campaign 15V605000 · reported 28/09/2015

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lincoln recalls.