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What 115 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hev

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (115)Crash / fire / injury (6)Engine (50)Brakes (17)Transmission & drivetrain (16)Engine & cooling (11)Steering (8)Electrical system (7)Wheels (6)Airbags (4)Fuel system (4)Lights (4)

4 of 115 complaints match · Fuel system · clear filters

Aug 6, 2025SteeringTransmission & drivetrainFuel system

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 the dashboard stating "Safely Park Vehicle". It was a Horrifying Experience to be driving In traffic and lose control of the vehicle but luckily I was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road to safety without crashing! Although the vehicle was fully powered, it would not move and I had to call AAA in order to get the vehicle towed to the closest AAA Approved facility which was AutoWorks Diagnostics & Repair in Kittery, ME. They observed fluids had leaked out but were unable to locate where the leak was coming from and very Loud Noises that appeared to be coming from in between the Engine and Transmission . After researching online they found that there were Two Recalls involving the welds on the Torque Converter detaching from the engine. They also found a recall on the front brake hoses rupturing & leaking brake fluid as well as a Recall with the steering wheel retaining bolt loosening & detaching while driving which could also have contributed to the issues experienced with the vehicle and the safety concerns associated as I was driving in traffic and lost Total Control of the vehicle which could very likely have caused a Major Accident! Unfortunately None of these recalls have been associated with the VIN connected to this vehicle and the manufacturer; Lincoln, to this point has refused to discuss any of the issues having to do with the four recalls being associated to my specific 2017 Lincoln Hybrid Premier 2.0L gas engine with 6 speed transmission although this specific year, make & model has each of these reported recalls.

NHTSA ODI 11678937

Feb 13, 2022Electrical systemWheelsFuel system

After a year with the purchasing dealer we are still having on-going electrical issues with the vehicle. Apple Sync, voice control. Still have issues with rims pitting after only less than 10,000 miles on the vehicle. Bolt rusting on under carriage. Film on back window. Lincoln Corporate has been following this case for a year now and my rep is Mr. Dehane Davis. This file is still open at Lincoln Corporate.

NHTSA ODI 11451750

Jul 10, 2019EngineFuel system

VEHICLE STALLS/LOSES POWER ONCE FUEL REACHES BELOW HALF TANK OF GAS. FORD HAS ISSUED TSB'S ON THIS VERY ISSUE ON MANY OF THEIR OTHER ENGINES, BUT I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY. HERE IS THE TSB FOR FORD FOCUS'S WITH THIS ISSUE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012-2018 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES WITH A 2.0L GDI OR 2.0L GTDI ENGINE. THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE (CPV) MAY MALFUNCTION, POSSIBLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE VACUUM IN FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. TSB # 18S32. WHEN PRESSURE IS BEING RELEASED FROM THE GAS TANK VIA THE FUEL DOOR OPENING, GAS SPRAYS OUT OF THE OPENING AND GOERS STUCK/HARDENED TO EXTERIOR OF CAR.

NHTSA ODI 11230663

Jan 9, 2018BrakesFuel system

1-CAR STALLED AND DIED TURNING FROM PARKING LOT ONTO STREET. BARELY AVOIDING COLLISION. 1/6/2018. DEFECT IN FUEL DELIVERY. STILL IN SHOP. 2- ODD NOISE AND SMELL WHILE BACKING UP DUE TO CRACKS IN BRAKE PAD . 1/17/17 REPLACED 01/17/17 ( HAVE REPAIR INVOICE, NOT SURE HOW TO UPLOAD)

NHTSA ODI 11061424

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hev verdict →