2010 Lincoln MKS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKS years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lincoln MKS. That ranks 3rd out of 8 MKS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (15 complaints, 29%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 51owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 29% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 20% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12% | 55,650 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% | 52,186 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8% | 51,173 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 104,272 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 86,345 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 71,134 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 132,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Lincoln MKS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKS.
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.
No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall…
There have been 2 separate incidents involving a front collision at high speeds. Both times, the air bags did not deploy as they should have. The 2nd incident was today. The car is now totaled. The impact Both times should have deployed the air bags. My son was injured today due to this. A truck…
The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.
My car will intermittently (more times than not) lose its power steering assist, making it almost impossible for me to drive. I've had the car looked at, replaced the rack and pinion assembly, put on new tires, ran a diagnostic, and the car still lacks power steering most of the time. When starting…
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that upon placing her vehicle into park(P), the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The engine then failed to restart after the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that the water pump…
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 | 51 | 0 |
| 2009 MKS | 56 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.