KnownCarProblems2011 Lincoln Mks Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lincoln Mks, most often about the steering (49% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is 5th of 8 Mks model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2011 Lincoln Mks problems
Steering
21 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.
Power steering randomly locks and unlocks its self, causing the vehicle to pull to the left and displaying difficulty to steer wheel to the right or straight ahead. Brakes seem to lock or slip in certain enviroments at moderate speeds.
I was driving down the interstate at 70mph and the power steering went completely out. A message popped up on the dash stating "service power steering now". I was unable to move the vehicle off of the interstate. I saw a recall for this issue for the year make and model of this vehicle but am enraged that when I check…
Brakes
5 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear rotors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they offered to assist with the repair expenses. The…
Power steering went out and had power steering assist fault error. Incident occurred after backing out of driveway and putting the car into drive.
Engine
5 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart after three attempts. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the temperature gauge would rise from cool(c) to hot(h) and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that once she turned off the cooling fans, the vehicle would cool off while idle; however, the…
Lights
3 complaints · 7%Non connected day time running lights. I avoided a total of three head on collisions within the past three weeks (the most recent was 08/19/2013). My car is silver an apparently drivers have complained to me, they have great difficulty seeing my car in daylight hours. In my case I made three trips to my closest…
Electrical
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln mkx. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a message illuminated on the instrument panel asking to perform a health report scan of the vehicle. Once the contact agreed to the scan the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
Vehicle parked at restaurant, when came back out the doors were unlocked, the windows were down and the sunroof was open. This has happened three different times.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that another driver informed him that fuel was leaking from the engine and he smelled a strong odor in the vehicle. Upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that a fuel line was punctured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, where the contact…
Engine began to run rough and misfire while trying to accelerate on the interstate, followed by a complete loss of power and violent shuddering. Big concern when trying to pass other vehicles, as I was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. Problem becomes worse and more frequent when trying to accelerate up hills.…
Speed control
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop on an incline, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle surged unexpectedly. In addition, the unintended acceleration occurred when driving various speeds. The contact mentioned that on a separate occasion the…
When pulling into a parking spot going under 5 MPH and coming to a stop, the car surged forward jumping the sidewalk and crashing into a cement patio table and bench. Smoke appeared and radiator fluid was leaking.
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 7%I have a problem with my 2011 Lincoln Mks. I smell exhaust or gas fumes in the cabin when driving. The smell is giving me headaches. When I check under the hood I don't get the smell. Plus the smell is stronger when I put the air flow on recirculation. I'm now afraid to drive my car. Have you received any other…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 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."
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the power steering control module (pscm) for diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). If dealers find any loss of steering assist dtcs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the pscm inspection, the pscm software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3.5l engine and lincoln mkz hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine and 2013 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Body and structure: door
Risk: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began march 23, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s02.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ford taurus vehicles manufactured december 1, 2009, to july 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 lincoln mks vehicles manufactured june 1, 2011, to october 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
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 2011 Lincoln Mks
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lincoln Mks?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (21 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Lincoln Mks have?
- 3 recalls 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 2011 a bad year for the Lincoln Mks?
- It is 5th of 8 Mks model years by number of complaints, with 43 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.