2016 Lincoln MKS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKS years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKS. That ranks 8th out of 8 MKS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 100% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lincoln MKS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
Ac blower motor resistor control module faulty causes fan to be stuck in one speed then system varies up and down and vents smoke. Forward warning comes on for no reason?
Vehicle started to loose power. The "see owner's manual" light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to a nearby dealer at: atchinson ford, belleville, mi, where it was diagnosed that the throttle mechanisn was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
Faulty electrical system causes the car to cut off! Stall! For several minutes and then it starts back up. I have been stranded five times!
Other Lincoln MKS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 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 MKS | 56 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.