KnownCarProblems2009 Lincoln Mks Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lincoln Mks, most often about the brakes (38% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Mks model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2009 Lincoln Mks problems
Brakes
21 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and applying the brakes, there was an unusual noise that intermittently appeared. He contacted the dealer who advised that the noise was normal. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers and the brake motor was…
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while applying the brakes to complete a turn at 10 MPH, a loud metal-on-metal noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the front brakes needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Air bags
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
I see Lincoln mkz have recalls on seat belt tensioner. Well my Lincoln Mks has a seat belt tensioner that needs replacement. Have you had anyone complain about Lincoln Mks for that problem.
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated his wife the driver was at a stopped sign and while preceding into the intersection the vehicle front passenger side collided with another vehicle. The air bags deployed and within a few seconds a fire was started. However, the flames extinguished themselves and…
Speed control
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
As I was driving the gas pedal got locked as I was approaching a stop sign and the engine was revving high at 5000 RPM . I tried to turn off the engine but it will not respond , so I had to make a sudden right turn onto a less traveled street to avoid hitting other cars . I then disengaged the transmission to neutral…
Accelerator pedal jammed and engine was revving high at 5000 , I have press hard on the brake to slow down to avoid hitting other cars while trying to pull away same way like the previous incident that happens 7 months earlier. I then disengaged the transmission to neutral to be able to cut off the engine , wait for…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 9%Taking off from a signal and the transmission made a clunking sound and feel. The car rev'd up and would not shift out of 1st or 2nd gear. This has now happened twice. On more than 5 occasions, when accelerating from a stopped position, the tires hit a small patch of sand and the car will jerk and stop immediately…
Vehicle does not have an automatic shut-off, if engine is left running. My mom died from carbon monoxide poisoning in april 2013 after she failed to stop the engine with the manual shut off button. She was found in her bedroom, which is next to the garage. The car was stationary and in the closed garage. I do not have…
Seats
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: mid/rear assembly.
New auto delivered 8/11/08 has spent 21 days in dealers repair shop to date. Defects that became know are stuck accelerator pedal (ford & dealer claim "it never happened") deluxe audio system that worked some of the time (dealer replaced) cracked steering column ( dealer repaired) not knowing what will happen next…
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 40 MPH, he attempted to change lanes and noticed that the rear head restraint was blocking his line of vision. The head restraint caused a blind spot on both sides of the rear windows. The dealer was notified and they advised…
Engine
4 complaints · 7%I got in my vehicle 1 morning and noticed knocking once I started it. A very light knock. I immediately knew something was wrong. I checked and changed my oil. The oil was milky and I suspected that coolant was being mixed with oil. I have always got my oil changed when required. My car has never ran hot. The vehicle…
As I was drving the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic with no warning or no warning lights on the dash. I had it towed to the nearest dealer where they informed me that the motor was blown at 86,000 miles after buying it at 66,000 miles from lexus of Lincoln. The dealer informed me that they cold not do…
Transmission
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tss/oss failure. While driving the vehicle on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power and I was unable to accelerate. I continued to press the accelerator and the vehicles RPM's increased, but the vehicle began to slow down. Then the transmission slammed into gear and made the vehicle jerk. The engine light, a…
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Mks. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the gear shift lever moved from auto to auto/manual mode independently. Woltz & wind ford (located at 2100 washington pike, carnegie, pa 15106, ([phone]) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electrical
3 complaints · 5%My vehicle is equipped with the thx sound system and for the past few months when starting cold there's been a loud cracking/popping sound when first started. Upon turning the car off then on, the system seemed to reset itself, however, now there's no audio coming from the system yet it shows on the equalizer that…
Rear driver side suspensin coil spring broke while backing out of driveway. Also on the electrical end, the power locks rattle to the open & close position constantly on drivers side & rear passenger side .
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Lincoln Mks recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on june 13, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16c06.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ford flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 ford taurus, 2008-2009 ford taurus x, 2008 mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 lincoln mks vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Lincoln Mks
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lincoln Mks?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (21 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); speed control (7 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln Mks have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 26, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Lincoln Mks?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Mks model year since 2000, with 56 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.