2020 Lincoln Mkz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Service bulletins (82)
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.
Electrical System 2026-02-17 · SSM 54589 · Other
some 2019-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync3 may experience various connectivity concerns with the ford app lincoln app including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through the ford app linco
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · SSM 54116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2019-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using apple carplay or android auto. this does not affect rear camera operation. this may be due to interference from the phone being connected into the media
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-10 · 24B47 S1 · Other
certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-04 · 24B47 S1 · Other
certain 2018 - 2024 model year various vehicles update sync software
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-27 · SSM 53174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or a 3.0l gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. various vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or a 3.0l gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.
Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-20 · Unknown Or Other“while driving at freeway speed, my fully closed panoramic moon roof exploded with me and my 5 year old son in the car. thankfully, the interior shade was closed so no shards of glass fell inside. it sounded like a gunshot and i have front and rear view dash cam video with audio of the incident. you can see glass flying off the back of the car that …”
2025-06-13 · Steering“my daughter almost killed herself in the car at [xxx]; the steering wheel and wheels got stuck. she's stuck at [xxx] close by [xxx] in the middle of the road, she's already called the mechanic and towing company and his assistant so i can get to work. the car is under my name [xxx] . car was towed to a mechanic shop. information redacted pursua…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.