2009 Lincoln MKS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKS years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lincoln MKS. That ranks 2nd out of 8 MKS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 20%), typically at around 6,238 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 56owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Lincoln MKS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 20% | 6,238 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 16% | 91,113 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 14% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 13% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 91,456 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 7% | 6,146 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% | 99,969 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | 5,075 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 22,950 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 38,146 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 112,938 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 1,721 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 182,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Lincoln MKS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brakes keep failing on my 09 Lincoln mks. It has happen 4 times. Each time 4 different shops said the brake booster, abs system or master cylinder is bad. Have replaced each time and it will last 6 months and it the brakes will go bad again. A few times I was in traffic and couldnât stop…
Water pump failure.
As i was drving the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic with no warning or no warning lights on the dash. I had it towed to the nearest dealer where they informed me that the motor was blown at 86,000 miles after buying it at 66,000 miles from lexus of lincoln. The dealer informed me that they…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln mks. The contact stated his wife the driver was at a stopped sign and while preceding into the intersection the vehicle front passenger side collided with another vehicle. The air bags deployed and within a few seconds a fire was started. However, the flames…
I got in my vehicle 1 morning and noticed knocking once i started it. A very light knock. I immediately knew something was wrong. I checked and changed my oil. The oil was milky and i suspected that coolant was being mixed with oil. I have always got my oil changed when required. My car has never…
Other Lincoln MKS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 MKS | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 MKS | 18 | 3 |
| 2014 MKS | 44 | 2 |
| 2013 MKS | 142 | 7 |
| 2012 MKS | 17 | 3 |
| 2011 MKS | 43 | 3 |
| 2010 MKS | 51 | 0 |
| 2009 | 56 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lincoln MKS?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Lincoln MKS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Lincoln MKS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKS model years, the 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.