2016 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Back Over Prevention: Warnings (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (37)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-06 · SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2015-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may coll
Power Train 2024-03-01 · SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. replacement of the bolt
Electrical System 2023-04-12 · 21B09 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2014-2020 model year multiple vehicle lines 3g telematics control unit to 4g upgrade kit reason for this supplement program terms & urgency / expiration date: program extension until july 31, 2023. service action: o ids level 128 or higher is now required to address various programmin
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Service Brakes 2022-12-16 · SSM 51261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. when diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the workshop manual (wsm) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. the brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the wsm because one or more o
Service Brakes 2022-11-04 · SSM 51181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2016 escape/fusion/mkz vehicles may display an error message when updating the all wheel drive-atc barcode using the ids service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (rdu) or active torque coupling (atc) clutch assembly. to prevent this error from occurring, enter the u
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Back Over Prevention · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.…”
2026-09-19 · Back Over Prevention: Warnings“ream view camera only works about 5% of the time. makes it difficult for me to see behind when backing…”
2018-05-10 · Wheels · 26,000 mi“the 2016 mkz hybrid does not come with a spare tire. this was not told to me when the car was purchased. the absence of a spare tire puts one in danger. this should be well documented at time of purchase. they provide a spray can of junk that is useless unless you have a pin in your tire. any damage to the tire and you are stranded until you c…”
2018-05-02 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · 69,801 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 lincoln mkz hybrid. while driving approximately 35 mph, the horn was depressed to alert another motorist, but it failed to function. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to sunnyvale ford (650 e el camino real, sunnyvale, ca) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring was defective and needed to b…”
2017-09-08 · Seat Belts“seatbelt locks up and does not allow for driver to buckle up. happens at various times while vehicle is on or off., both on park position and or drive.…”
2017-08-24 · Wheels“at 10,740 miles, we replaced two tires already due to bulges in the tire sidewall. lincoln is not addressing this serious defect of low tire pressure and air leaks in the tires. this is an elevated safety risk as vehicle becomes unstable and hard to control at low air pressure. a new car should not have this problem, but several similar complaint…”
2017-03-01 · Seat Belts · 58,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 lincoln mkz hybrid. while driving various speeds, the rear middle passenger seat belt would not latch. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also mentioned that the front driver's seat belt shoulder harness would tighten witho…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.