Recalls ·2018 Lincoln Mkz AWD

2018 Lincoln Mkz AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Lincoln Mkz AWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Owners filed 34 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints34
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 23V162000 · 10 Mar 2023

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Steering — Steering wheel/handle barCampaign 18V167000 · 12 Mar 2018

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine11 · 32%
Power train9 · 26%
Unknown or other5 · 15%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 9%
Electrical system2 · 6%
Lane departure2 · 6%
Exterior lighting2 · 6%
Wheels1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Wheel lug nuts get swollen due to the material used causing problems when the wheels need to be removed. I was lucky to not be in an emergency situation needing to change a wheel out. This could have easily happened and I would have been unable to change a wheel on the side of the road. I went to Costco to get my…

Wheels · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Car only has 97K miles and the transmission fluid has been leaking for some time causing loud noises from the transmission which took time to locate. The transmission leaked fluid and only had about half a liter of fluid when it should be around 4.5 liters. The fluid leaked from the transmission on the driver cv axle…

Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Torque converter stuck off pcm code 6f35 transmission vin look up doesn't show recall but it has same transmission installed with the same problem as 2017 model

Power train · May 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Check engine light came on. Error code 0302 and 0316 on ODB at dealer. Was advised that engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 which cause the vehicle to overheat. Engine has 3200 miles on it. Safety hazard due to engine seizing at high speed and causing an accident due to loss of power.…

Engine · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20075
20085
20097
20109
20117
20126
201313
201414
201511
20167
20174
20182
20191
20201

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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