Common Problems with a Lincoln MKZ | 2013-2020

From the sound of it the cost of all the repairs are way more than the car is worth.

Nice video homie thanks for the advice. I love the looks of these cars and I am about to get the us/the wife a new ride. This has everything she could ever want and mkre.

I also love the styling. Now it's time to find examples in my area compare and to go actually drive on myself and see how it feels to see if it's what I want to pull the trigger on.

I'm pretty sure I am between this or a maxda 6 of similar year model. The wife only want a rear camera and a nice dash. I love her for being easy to please but I want her to experience heated seats and other similar creature comforts she deserves.

Do you have any other tips advice on what to look for on a test drive when purchasing a used vehicle around 100k miles?

The heated seat thing is a Ford issue my f350 does the same thing passenger seat is going bad

Soapz hot water and pipe cleaner on the roof tracks

there are 2... 2 liter engines.. the one built in cleveland and the one built in spain,, the spanish engine is a diff. engine than the cleveland engine.. slightly diff block.. and a totatly diff head... on the chain side of the valve cover. you will se a decal...vel... this engine does not have the same coolent problems of the cleveland engine.. it is also installed in some volvos and land rover..please check your facts..i have taken apart both engines.. so i can state this fact... also my 14 fusion has the vel.. and now has 168842 miles on it... oil changes every 6000 miles.. full syn. oil,, and every 12000 miles i remove and replace with new lv transission oil....coolent changes every 4 years.. and brake fuild replacement with dot 4 brake fuild every year.. agian there are 2 diff 2.0 engines.. you might want to take note of this here

I’ve had a 2013 mkz Lincoln just like this one for about 3 yrs now…..so far it has turned off on me like 7 times other then that it’s a dam good car

How did you solve the rust issue? I tried to remove it with sand paper, then rust converter and finally painting, but after 4 month it came back again. In workshop it costs around 1.5k Euros to fix it, but they don't give any guarantee it won't start rusting again.

Hello, I'm looking at the 2014 mkz hybrid and 2015 mkz hybrid, sadly both are 2.0 L , I can't decide, I love both the interior and exterior of the car and just need a reliable commuter car. But you mentioned the 2.0 l usually have issues?

Know what the issue is ?? Kids….. and you saying ZED

Bought my 2013 MKZ Hybrid new from the dealer. I have 70K miles on it and it by far is the most reliable car I’ve owned, and it consistently gets 41 MPG or better. I love this car!

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Hello I was gonna buy one for 6 thousand with 135k on it … is it a good investment ????

I was gonna buy a 2013 Lincoln MKS with a 135k on the dash but for 6 k is this still a good investment

Is the door rust issue mainly in areas that salt their roads?

Bought a surprise Christmas MKZ for my wife last year. 2019 Reserve w/moon roof. 50k miles. $32k. (I only buy used and do not finance). We LOVE the car…no problems.

This is from some of the facebook fusion forums regarding the 2.0t, but seems to apply mainly to the 13-16 model years. From what I’ve understood, for some reason the spanish built 2.0 ecoboost seems to be the least likely to suffer from coolant intrusion, which luckily my 2016 has. That being said, anyone looking at that engine in ANY Ford/Lincoln product should absolutely get an extended warranty in case it does happen. 17-19 is where the original recall happened. 20 seems to have had the issue resolved

Had a unicorn 2017 3.0fwd for 3 years and 70k miles until it hit 100k. Other than eating tires for every meal I had no trouble with it and it was an amazing car. Thinking about getting another

Are you sure about the 2020 models having these same issues? Isn't this one your same Hybrid model you've shown in your previous videos that you haven't seemed to like (and looks sort of apparent that you maybe didn't take care of this car too well as you owned it also, from the looks of it anyways). I'm just not sure if you are being biased by showing the only MKZ you've owned? Unless of course I am wrong & you did actually own a 2020 or another MKZ beyond this one you are showing in your video. If not, then all I can take from this video is your ONE experience with the one you owned here and not take your review serious in regards to other years, and that you are being biased not being a 2020 owner. What say you? I'm am not trying to be mean I am curious as to what to think from seeing your other videos in what appears to be the same red MKZ Hybrid you have owned. If it's the same one, and you've only owned this one MKZ hybrid, then it really isn't a FAIR assessment saying in the title the problems with MXZ 2013 thru 2020. It's not fair to ASSUME the other year MKZ years have all been are the same as yours.

Hey Yad, would you say you Lincon or Genesis was quieter at highway speeds?

Thanks, do these need a specific brand of oil?

Bro why are you pronouncing Z like that? What I’m the world you can be serious!

Just found your channel while researching MKZs. I am currently looking at a 2013, 3.7 AWD. Thanks to our present administration cars are getting hard to come by that are not some type of EV. This one is well optioned and has 59000 miles. Which I feel is pretty good for 2023. Its at a dealer so I am hoping to get the chance to buy an extended warranty. Thanks for his info, it is very helpful in my consideration of this car. We are retired so we dont drive alot of miles. My wife has a 2020 Ford Hybrid Escape that we bought new and she just went over 5000 miles....

Doors rot because owners neglect maintaining sunroof drains and cowl drains.

Thank God I don't have a PTU

Did you have problem with rear suspension rattling going over potholes?

Guys he does no have the right info,the 2.0 L is good untill 2016 .thoses problems in that motor is from 2017 to 2020 ford just fixed that problem

The door rust issue is because seam sealant is applied before the door is painted. To repair, remove the existing sealant, sandblast seam, sand smooth and apply epoxy primer. Re seam seal and finish paint. It will not return. I have owned a 2013 2.0 turbo AWD for 100,000 miles with no major issues.

My Toyota camery has been in the mid west for 7 years and Zero rust on the body. I'm so tiered of falling victim to cars made by the " " BIG LIE " American cars are just awful. Typical business model of "as long as it makes warranty not my problem " . Also my lexus is 2012 model and is so damn well built that I'll never go back to the American Lie.

Very odd, I have a 2014 LINCOLN MKZ with 6 cyl engine and have never had any problem with anything on my car. I love it.

my hybrid exploded at 50k

Does it have lane keep

I am having issues with my 2015 hybrid mkz the “Check Headlamp System
See manual” Trac, collision control, airbag, hill assist,… comes on while driving but most of the time goes back off
Thank for any assistance

Seems to me FORD just can’t get it right despite having Toyota Prius technology in the hybrid models Jesus Christ Detroit get your damn ducks in row I just saw a 2014 listed on Facebook marketplace silver in color no dents or anything owner wants just $2000 dollars for it says it’s head gasket issues included in one of your problems list 🤔

I wish to add a problem just uncovered with my 2014 MKZ. I purchased this car brand new from my LINCOLN dealer in March of 2014. The car presently has 12,800 miles on the odometer. A few weeks ago I opened the trunk to remove the jack from the spare tire well and noticed to my surprise that water was laying around the spare tire. A week later I took the car to my dealer for examination, Initially it was determined that the water leak did NOT come from my trunk lid but after inspection by the dealer they notified that the leak came from a water drain problem not visible externally but was caused by an apparent opening to the internal sheet metal structure under the spare tire cover. Further I was told that to repair this leak, they would have to order the parts BUT that they would have to remove most of the rear section of the back of the car to replace the problem area. Since the car is past the warranty period, all costs to eliminate this leak would be borne by me. I suggest those of you with a LINCOLN made in the first several years of this design, open your trunk, raise the spare tire cover and inspect the well where the tire lays for water. I was told the cost will be around $900.00. Out of my pocket.

I’ve got a 2019 MKZ black on black premium package with the glass roof. The car is garage kept and it only has 17K miles on it. Once Lincoln announced that 2020 would be the end of the Z’s I figured I would try to preserve my 2019 the best I could. From what I’ve seen, people are definitely paying a premium for a 19 or 20 Z w/low mileage. I think I’m going to just keep it like this for a few more years and then see what kind of $$ I can get for it. Also, I had taken the factory 19 inch rims off, as soon as I bought the car. I always put custom 20’s on all my new cars. So the factory rims and brand new Michelin tires are still brand new. Those are being stored in a climate controlled storage unit. I fire up the car and drive it for 5-10 miles, about once a week.

Thanks for your thoughts on the car and for making the video.

I have a 2012 with 175K miles. Bought it with 39K on 7 years ago & she’s running like a champ still. Only had to replace the CV axles a couple time

I have a 2013 MKZ and about 80k miles on it (yeah didnt use it alot!). It been running great for years and almost 0 problems but recently its been giving me alot of problems.
First one day it randomly had a burning smell. The central panel lights for A/C, Radio, front defrost etc is gone. I can still click it from memory but the light wont turn on so basically cannot see the icons.
The backup camera giving me problems. Turns off rarely but recently its on but the image is opposite it should be and the lines arent showing. The sensors still working. (Will try to fix that in next few days the camera replacement arent that expensive on ebay).
One of the climate control sensors arent working (I think the one that suppose to be in the front of engine). Need to get that fix cause right now the outside temp is always 50 F.
Other than that the car has been great. 0 engine, transmission problems. Trying to fix these problems myself but sadly there not alot of support for mkz. Really lost on how to fix the light problem in the central console and the climate temp sensor.

I have a good friend who's had one for nine years, and he's had ZERO problems!

This was VERY well done. You delivered concise accurate information. Keep it going thank you so much!

I have to take mines in tomorrow. I’m having static sounds all around even with the car off. I have no idea what’s going on with it.

I can't possibly put a monitary value on these videos. I own a 17 3.0 Turbo, and I had no idea I was supposed to let my car idle for a minute or two and before I shut the engine down, let it idle the same .

Who agrees with me that the salesmen should educate the consumer?

Now, I let my car idle for the first start of the day because I thought I was just letting the oil get to the top of the motor!! And shut down, I'm just putzing around on my phone for a few minutes!! And my poor Lincoln is benefitting from this !! Holy moly.

Again. I blame the salesmen completely!!

Thanks buying a Toyota now

I got a 2014 with no problems

I loved mines 2 years ago

My 2019 MKZ Rt Headlamp led light bar not working but when I auto start it blinks some but goes out but comes on and stays on the driver's side... Only 34000 miles and have had for about 2 Months ..had a AC compressor went bad after 2 weeks. Dealer where purchased vehicle fixed at no cost.
Vehicle factory warranty is out with no extended warranty but checking in to purchase....ordered a new OEM rt hdlamp which my cost is 1100 and retails for 1600.00
Work at a collision shop so I can send back if it's a cheaper fix...should have Monday and leaving for a 1000 mile trip next Thurs for vacay...Please give me advice/opinion
Just subscribed to your channel and watched parts 1 and 2 but cant find much info
Thanks and Do love this car...I just pray I didn't get a lemon😢

One additional item I don't see anywhere on here or any of the lincoln mkz facebook groups I'm on is the A/C Evaporator Core going out. That involves removing the dash, console, steering column. Front doors, and make it easy on yourself by taking out the front seats. The cheapest bid I got was $1,995. The highest $3,800 from Lincoln. 2016 MKZ Hybrid with 92K miles. Southeast Houston, TX. Bought in 2020 with 52K miles. No problems until now!

It’s a good car I have it now 130 miles no problem 😂

2015 Lincoln MKZ hybrid. Bought with 30k miles, I have about 380,000 now.

About 10k miles ago, I had to swap out the throttle body. Around 200k I started having ABS kick off, power steering, and a bunch of lights. Maybe a minute or two they go away. Replaced a speed sensor, I need to try the other. Seems to be the issue.

My roof blind bunches up. Metal strip gets caught and can hear fabric tear. I just keep it closed now. Not spending that kind of money on it lol. Seats have no issue with heat. Do have the rust on the doors. And backup cam is messed up. Shows passenger side, for driver and driver side for passenger. Can definitely be a pain, but has been a solid car overall.

As a former "Lincoln" tech, I can confidently attribute most of the 2.0l issues to improper oil change maintenance. First, use quality oil like mobile 1. Secondly a quality filter. By default most oil change places use a cheap filter not rated for the mileage between oil changes on synthetic oil. Change your oil annually or a little early. If you wait till the car indicates you need an oil change, it's to late.

With any turbo engine, including diesel, it's mandatory to allow the vehicle to warm up and cool down. I would guess about 70% of people I notice in parking lots, turn the car on and before the starter quits winding down already reversing out of the parking spot. Huge issue with not enough oil pressure and flow to the turbo and top of engine. Let it run a full minute or two.

Same when your shutting off the car. Let the turbo spool down and cavities in the head fill up with oil. What happens with a hot turbo is the oil will boil away casuing bearing damage.

Side not, in Japan most cars have a lite to indicate safe to drive and safe to turn off. Why they don't here, no idea.

I've had many a 2.0l and many racers run that motor with out issue. Generally the way it works is many go to some budget oil change place. Get the cheapest one, don't change on time, then blame the manufacturer when it blows up.

Yes, oil change with quality materials can cost $60 -$70, but cheaper then a break down or engine.