2015 Lincoln MKS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Lincoln MKS has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: my vehicle suddenly lost power while i was driving on highway. i have to stop vehicle on sideline open the door and start it again for it to start. i didn't ran into this issue for few days but it occurred again today in morning while i was driving. the issue get resolved when i stop the car and sta. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

6 complaints

21%

• MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE ON SIDELINE OPEN THE DOOR AND START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO START. I DIDN'T RAN INTO THIS ISSUE FOR FEW DAYS BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY IN MORNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ISSUE GET RESOLVED WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND STA
• I TOOK MY 2015 LINCOLN MKS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP. AFTER THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE, THEY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS INDEED A BAD WATER PUMP. THEY QUOTED THAT IT WOULD TAKE 15 HOURS FOR THE REPAIR AND COST $2,500. I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND PAID $2,54
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING 3/4 OF A TANK AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V605000 (FUEL SYSTE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE ON SIDELINE OPEN THE DOOR AND START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO START. I DIDN'T RAN INTO THIS ISSUE FOR FEW DAYS BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY IN MORNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ISSUE GET RESOLVED WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND STA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

14%

• I TOOK MY 2015 LINCOLN MKS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP. AFTER THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE, THEY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS INDEED A BAD WATER PUMP. THEY QUOTED THAT IT WOULD TAKE 15 HOURS FOR THE REPAIR AND COST $2,500. I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND PAID $2,54
• In early 2024 the parking aids failed. Then the heater air conditioning buttons. Now the voice commands, Navigation and back up camera have failed. No accidents resulted , but this ia a large car and when shifting from reverse to drive screen remains blank.
• Backup camera fails to initialize in reverse causing a safety concern by not knowing what’s behind you.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“I TOOK MY 2015 LINCOLN MKS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP. AFTER THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE, THEY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS INDEED A BAD WATER PUMP. THEY QUOTED THAT IT WOULD TAKE 15 HOURS FOR THE REPAIR AND COST $2,500. I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND PAID $2,54”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

3 complaints

11%

• MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE ON SIDELINE OPEN THE DOOR AND START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO START. I DIDN'T RAN INTO THIS ISSUE FOR FEW DAYS BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY IN MORNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ISSUE GET RESOLVED WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND STA
• AT TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE WILL STALL AND SLOW DOWN REGARDLESS IF I'M STILL PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. I GENERALLY SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND WAIT LIKE THIRTY SECONDS AND RESTART. IT IS USUALLY OK THEN UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE. I INCLUDED THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT OVER MY YEAR
• I have noticed a coolant leak that is the result of a faulty water pump design. To make it worse, the rocket scientists at Ford Motor Company buried the water pump internally in the engine. It is a very expensive repair on what should be a component bolted to the exterior of the engine. There are

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

11%

• AT TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE WILL STALL AND SLOW DOWN REGARDLESS IF I'M STILL PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. I GENERALLY SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND WAIT LIKE THIRTY SECONDS AND RESTART. IT IS USUALLY OK THEN UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE. I INCLUDED THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT OVER MY YEAR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING 3/4 OF A TANK AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V605000 (FUEL SYSTE
• The front sensor to bumper coming up to check ok at every time you start the vehicle. In-between 30mph to 50mph It hesitates and feels like it's jumping in and out, if you do a hard acceleration you don't feel it, not sure if it's through the fuel system for the transmission. Check to see if codes w

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AT TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE WILL STALL AND SLOW DOWN REGARDLESS IF I'M STILL PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. I GENERALLY SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND WAIT LIKE THIRTY SECONDS AND RESTART. IT IS USUALLY OK THEN UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE. I INCLUDED THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT OVER MY YEAR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

• I HAVE A 2015 LINCOLN MKS PURCHASED IN MAY 2016. IT HAS A MALFUNCTIONING FCIM PANEL . WHEREBY THE HEATER WILL TURN ON ALL BY ITSELF AND GOES UP TO ITS HIGHEST TEMPS TIRE AND THEN STOP. IT HAS A TOUCH SCREEN TO TURN DOWN OR OFF TO ALLOW YOU TO RESET THE TEMPS. BUT IS NOW NOT WORKING AND TEMP STUCK ON
• LINCOLN IS CURRENTLY RECALLING 2015 CARS FOR REAR CAMERA FAILURES. MINE FAILED ON [XXX]. I AM [XXX] AND USE THE CAMERA FOR BACKING UP AND PARKING. MY MODEL IS NOT IN THE RECALL. I HAD THE REPAIRS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR $857.00! ON THE REPAIR ORDER IT STATES; "CUSTOMER STATES THAT REAR CAMERA IS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE A 2015 LINCOLN MKS PURCHASED IN MAY 2016. IT HAS A MALFUNCTIONING FCIM PANEL . WHEREBY THE HEATER WILL TURN ON ALL BY ITSELF AND GOES UP TO ITS HIGHEST TEMPS TIRE AND THEN STOP. IT HAS A TOUCH SCREEN TO TURN DOWN OR OFF TO ALLOW YOU TO RESET THE TEMPS. BUT IS NOW NOT WORKING AND TEMP STUCK ON”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE ON SIDELINE OPEN THE DOOR AND START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO START. I DIDN'T RAN INTO THIS ISSUE FOR FEW DAYS BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY IN MORNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ISSUE GET RESOLVED WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND STA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I TOOK MY 2015 LINCOLN MKS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP. AFTER THEY INSPECTED MY VEHICLE, THEY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS INDEED A BAD WATER PUMP. THEY QUOTED THAT IT WOULD TAKE 15 HOURS FOR THE REPAIR AND COST $2,500. I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AND PAID $2,54
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE ON SIDELINE OPEN THE DOOR AND START IT AGAIN FOR IT TO START. I DIDN'T RAN INTO THIS ISSUE FOR FEW DAYS BUT IT OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY IN MORNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ISSUE GET RESOLVED WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND STA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: AT TIMES, WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE WILL STALL AND SLOW DOWN REGARDLESS IF I'M STILL PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. I GENERALLY SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND WAIT LIKE THIRTY SECONDS AND RESTART. IT IS USUALLY OK THEN UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE. I INCLUDED THE LAST DATE IT HAPPENED. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT OVER MY YEAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)