2017 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (54)
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
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-10-31 · TSB 23-2338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2181 to update the service procedure and part list. some 2015-2017 edge, 2016-2017 mkx, 2017 fusion/mkz/continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l ecoboost or 3.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan rtv seal. this may be due to a lack of rtv
Electrical System 2023-08-02 · SSM 51838 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in various 2017-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the fordpass or lincolnway app stating feature unavailable. since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (sync connect) fordpass or lincolnway app through the tcu embedded modem. if this message appears, the ve
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-06 · Steering“vehicle began to feel as if it was losing the ability to get any power to the engine. i would push the pedal to accelerate but even fully compressed the vehicle would not go above 30mph. i attempted to drive the vehicle in to be inspected at a dealership and while on the way the steering wheel completely locked and an emergency light appeared on …”
2025-05-02 · Power Train · 106,800 mi“the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufac…”
2024-12-12 · Steering“there was a recall for a loose steering wheel bolt . the recall was repaired at the dealership but now the steering wheel is loose again. i feel like this issue is grounds for a second recall. not sure what is going on . please advise before something bad happens …”
2024-10-21 · Steering“loose steering wheel issues as described in existing recall safety recall 18s08 dealer repaired at a cost, and was informed that the vehicle was not eligible for the recall. bolt replaced and retorqued to sped. service performed by fiesta lincoln 1720 s mesa dr, mesa, az 85210 on 10/21/2024 with approx cost of $240 (final invoice not available at…”
2024-05-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“the vehicle transmission shift is controlled by buttons to the right of the dashboard. the letters identify power on/off, r, dr., etc.. the identifying imprints for each shift within a short time are erased, making it impossible to readily identify and engage in the appropriate gear or command. this poses a hazard when approaching a difficult tr…”
2023-07-21 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated that while attempting to replace all four tires, the contact became aware that the lug nuts were swollen. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the lug nuts needed to be heated to remove from the wheel studs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failur…”
2023-07-20 · Unknown Or Other“driving down the road in my black mkz hybrid -the red triangle sign came on and i had 6 seconds to safely get off the road, the vehicle then was non responsive. the start button was flashing and would not completely turn off. towed to a local ford dealer- i was informed today that the hybrid battery's temperature was 190 degrees then stated 145 deg…”
2023-06-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the i…”
2023-05-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at 70–75 mph, there was white and black smoke coming from underneath the hood. the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal sound. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the timing c…”
2023-05-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was not contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.