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2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid, most often about the air bags (45% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Mkz Hybrid model year since 2000.
Most common 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid problems
Air bags
18 complaints · 45%Takata recall. When contacted after 6 months of waiting, ford dealer said takata had declared bankruptcy and they weren't fixing them until that was finished.
Steering
13 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
The problem is, every time they replaced the part the new part was no good either and broke back down taking out our power steering out time and time again and 'increasing the risk of accident' like the recall letter to ford and Lincoln dealers sent by michael berardi said it would. I have a copy. The response as can…
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. While the contact entered the driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the steering seized and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering assist failed…
Brakes
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brakes failed to operate upon depression of the brake pedal with several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The contact immediately applied the parking brake and drifted the vehicle off to the…
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard and the stopping distance was extended. The "check braking system" and "service advancetrac" messages were displayed. The ABS, brakes, and the electronic…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%The passenger side door could not be opened from the inside. Only the outside door handle could open it successfully. The dealer has ordered parts for a repair. He indicated that there is no recall on this issue, although I recall a notification about door problems. Several years ago the left driver's side door had…
I purchased this car new in jan 2011. Intermittently, the entire sound system stops working (radio, cd player, and navigation system). This means that if, the driver has engaged the navigation system relying on the voice instructions which suddenly do not work, he/she must then look at the small screen for upcoming…
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 Mkz Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Floor mat interference with accelerator
Summary
On may 27, 2014, ford motor company submitted recall 14e-028 (ford recall #14s07) to correct a safety-related problem with certain driver's side ford optional all-weather floor mats sold for use in model year 2006 through 2011 model year ford fusion, mercury milan, lincoln zephyr, and lincoln mkz vehicles built at hermosillo assembly plant (hap) from november 9, 2007, to october 31 ,2010.NHTSA testing determined that the original accessory all-weather mat with a single retention clip (figure 1), may interfere with accelerator pedal return to idle with the mat retained by the clip and rotated clockwise.both the single- and double-clip (figure 2) all-weather floor mats may interfere with the a
Questions about the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (18 complaints); steering (13 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); brakes (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Mkz Hybrid model year since 2000, with 40 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.