2011 Lincoln Mks problems
The Lincoln MKS is a full-sized luxury sedan that was manufactured and marketed by the Lincoln subdivision of Ford from 2008 to 2016. First shown at the LA Auto Show in November 2007, the MKS began production for the 2009 model year at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant in May 2008 with sales beginning a month later. The MKS was the second Lincoln to adopt the "MK" nomenclature and the first model to wear it through its entire production run. With the discontinuation of the Lincoln Town Car in 2011, the MKS at 205.6-inches in length became the longest production sedan sold by an American automaker through 2016.
Sharing the Ford D3 platform with the fifth and sixth-generation Ford Taurus, the Lincoln MKS offered front-wheel drive with optional all-wheel drive (a first in a full-size Lincoln). Shared with the Taurus SHO, the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 became the first turbocharged gasoline engine in a Lincoln.
The Lincoln MKS was discontinued after 2016 and replaced by the tenth generation Lincoln Continental.
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Common 2011 Lincoln Mks problems
The 2011 Lincoln MKS has been reported to have several common problems by its owners. These issues span across various areas such as the radio, brakes, axle fluid leak, and air conditioning system.
- Grunting noises from the front brakes: Some owners have reported hearing grunting noises coming from the front brakes. This issue is often associated with the brake pads wearing unevenly or the brake rotors becoming warped. This problem can lead to premature brake wear and reduced braking performance, potentially compromising the safety of the vehicle.
- Fluid leak from the axle area: Another common problem reported by 2011 Lincoln MKS owners is a fluid leak from the axle area. This issue can lead to a loss of power and reduced drivability. In some cases, the leak can be caused by a damaged axle seal, which would require replacement to fix the problem.
- Speed changing often in the A/C fan: Some owners have reported that the air conditioning fan in their 2011 Lincoln MKS changes speed unexpectedly. This issue can be caused by a malfunctioning blower motor resistor or a problem with the A/C control module. This can lead to discomfort for the driver and passengers, as well as potential overheating of the vehicle during hot weather.
While these issues can be frustrating for owners, it is important to note that the 2011 Lincoln MKS has also received praise for its spacious interior, V-8 power, and rear-leg room. Additionally, some owners have reported that their vehicles have performed well with no major mechanical or functional issues. However, it is always recommended to stay up-to-date with regular maintenance and inspections to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
Do Lincoln MKS have problems?
Common Issues with the Lincoln MKS
Radio concerns. Grunting noises from the front brakes. Fluid leak from the axle area. Speed changing often in the A/C fan.
Are Lincoln MKS expensive to maintain?
According to repairpal.com, a typical owner can expect to pay about $886 a year in repairs for their Lincoln MKS. These numbers are slightly above average, making it more expensive to own an MKS than other luxury vehicles. Higher prices are normal for luxury vehicles.
Are there any problems with the 2011 Lincoln MKX?
Many owners of the 2011 Lincoln MKX have complained about coolant leaks in their SUV. Drivers have reported that their vehicle would make clicking noises before completely shutting down. Some noticed the yellow coolant light and check engine light come on before their MKX stopped working.
Is there a recall on Lincoln MKS?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles.
Is a Lincoln MKS reliable?
Although there are certain areas in which the MKS is lacking, it's overall a reliable choice for a luxury vehicle. The best years only have a few flaws and will provide an excellent driving experience for everyone inside. If you invest in the Lincoln MKS, ensure you stick with the best years.
Are there any problems with the 2011 Lincoln MKX?
Many owners of the 2011 Lincoln MKX have complained about coolant leaks in their SUV. Drivers have reported that their vehicle would make clicking noises before completely shutting down. Some noticed the yellow coolant light and check engine light come on before their MKX stopped working.
What engine is in a Lincoln MKS?
Using regular grade gasoline, the 3.7 L V6 produces 273 hp (204 kW) at 6250 rpm and 270 lb·ft (366 N·m) of torque at 4250 rpm.
Which Lincoln is better MKZ or MKS?
When comparing the Lincoln MKS's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency.
2011 Lincoln Mks car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lincoln Mks problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Lincoln Mks vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Lincoln Mks
The NHTSA has received 40 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Lincoln Mks. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Lincoln Mks vehicles.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-22
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT1BG
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: the steering system locks up and loses power assist,and the brakes and traction control sys also malfunction, and several failure lights all come on ,as I was making a left turn in front of a police car the steering locked up and I almost hit the police car,the vehicle isn't driveable,the policeman advised me not to drive the car,he verified the steering didn't work,when the problem occurs the steering gets extremely hard and at the same time lights and bells start ringing in the car and it's very scary because between the steering and brakes not working the bells and lights are very distracting
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-08
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT1BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: In 2015 a recall was done to repair the power steering failure issue. In October of 2021, while driving the vehicle down the highway, the power steering went out making the vehicle almost impossible to steer. Had the vehicle towed to the dealership where they verified the issue and pulled code U3000 for steering gear failure. With 68827 miles, I was charged for the entire repair with not one mention about the extension to the power steering recall. The parts and labor that were charged were those mentioned in the recall. Fast forward to November 2022, had the vehicle towed to the same dealership for the same issue. Lights on the dash were present, and concern verified that the power steering was completely inoperative. No communication with the unit told me that the power steering control needed to be replaced. Again there was no mention or advocating involving the power steering recall that involved this exact issue. This time was told that they installed a part that was used in the previous repair so again I had to pay the entire cost. Currently, there are no issues with the vehicle but I have been looking to sell it because I have not driven it much due to the cost of these repairs. It was during my research to sell that I came across all the recall information on my vehicle and do not understand why all of these costs were not covered and why the dealership did nothing to advocate for me.
STEERING,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-10
- VIN: 1LNHL9FTXBG
- Components: STEERING,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Woke up to leave house and steering wheel was very stiff and hard to control
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while attempting to secure items into the trunk of the vehicle, the rear trunk door suddenly came down and struck the contact on the head. During the incident, the contact sustained a head contusion which did not require medical treatment. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-01
- VIN: 1LNHL9FTXBG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. Had a difficult time pulling vehicle over after failure. Notice I missed recall by 90 days.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-15
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT9BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. The contact's daughter was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, and after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the power steering control module and gear. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 94,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-30
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT7BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Was driving my 2011 Lincoln MKS (build date 06/07/2010) when the steering froze up and then a message appeared in the center stack indicating a possible steering gear failure. Luckily, I was able to get home and pull it on my driveway with great difficulty. Recall 15S18 starts with build dates of 09/2010. This recall should be extended. Repair quote: $1900 part 6.2 hours labor + Alignment ($120) from Local Ford dealer.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-12
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT3BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The contact was informed that the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) and provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-30
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT3BG
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while making a left turn, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 1LNHL9DR3BG
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Engine/Coolant Reservoir, Yes you can inspect it. When driving, or stop at a traffic light or just parked, the car will just start smoking and getting hot, the temperature gauge would not show it was getting hot until after it started smoking. The car would stop in the middle of the street or on the freeway. All the Antifreeze would leak out of the Reservoir and be all over the Engine and the ground, when you put Antifreeze in the reservoir the next day, you can drive for a little distant, but it will start doing the same thing all over again. The Cooling Fan would come on and never goes off, it gets louder and louder, it has never done this before. I have taken my car to the Dealer 3 times and they charged me over $4.000 and still couldn't fix it. They told me that they do not know what's wrong with it. The Engine Cooling System / Reservoir should be Recalled.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT2BG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 temperature would rise once she resumed normal driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where she was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that there was a service bulletin on the vehicle and referred her back to the dealer. The dealer was again notified about the failure and referred her to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-03
- VIN: 1LNHL9DR8BG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: As I was returning home from a haircut, my 2011 Lincoln MKS shut off as I was attempting to stop at a red light. I was able to get the car to complete stop. I looked at the dash to see if any warning signs, alerts or any gauges we abnormal. When nothing alarmed me I started my vehicle and proceeded when the light turned green approximately 1/2 mile the car stalled again as I was driving at 35 mph. I had a difficult time getting the car to stop as the steering wheel locked and the brake pedal was hard to push in. I eventually was able to get it to a complete stop on the right side of the road, by pushing extra hard on the brake and pulling the steering wheel to the right. Which the driver side of my vehicle still in the path of other vehicles I knew my car wasn’t safe there and could possibly cause an accident. I called my husband who came to the location of the car and raised the hood when he noticed the coolant in the overflow reservoir was empty. We filled the reservoir. We started the vehicle which ran normal and didn’t not illuminate any warning light or raise any gauges. Drove vehicle home which was approximately 3 miles as pulling into my driveway the temperature gauge slowly began rising above normal line. I shut car off immediately got out and raised the hood when I seen smoke emerging from under the hood. The coolant reservoir was completely empty again. My husband pulled the dipstick to check the oil where we observed antifreeze covering the entire length of dipstick. This is impossible to prevent or fix if there are no signs or symptoms given to the driver that there is a problem. We have our vehicle serviced regularly and have all the receipts to prove. Ford need to fix and /or replace these engines. People work hard everyday and depend on there vehicles for there daily lives. It’s not an honest sales when a faulty water pump is placed inside and engine knowing water pumps are a commonly replaced part and that if this water pump fails it would ruin engin
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-11
- VIN: 1lnhl9er1bg
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While driving the vehicle at normal speed with my wife and baby, car suddenly made a weird noise and started to smoke, the car lost power. I had to pull over right away , as car was smoking we smelled a propane like smell, and we noticed black grease leaking from the bottom. Soon as I got the car towed home , I looked under and notice the transfer box or PTO was busted with grease pouring out. I looked online and it’s a common issue with these cars. The transfer case is so close to the cat converter that it over heats the grease.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-14
- VIN: 1lnhl9ftxbg
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that upon start of vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had initially called the dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V247000 (Air Bags). The contact then called the manufacturer and was provided the same information as the dealer. The manufacturer referred him to NHTSA for further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-01
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT5BG
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IT INSTANTLY LOST STEERING NO FOREWARNING LIGHTS. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN OR CONTROL THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO LINCOLN AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T COVER THIS EXACT THING THESE CARS HAVE A RECALL ON BECAUSE MY CAR WAS PAST THE WARRANTY. THEY EVEN CHARGED ME TO LOOK AT IT BECAUSE ITS PAST WARRANTY. MY CAR IS 4,000 MILES PAST COVERAGE SOO THEY'RE CHARGING ME $2800 FOR A MALFUNCTION THAT IS NOTED A FLAW FOR THIS SAME CAR.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-04
- Number Of Injuries: 38
- Number Of Deaths: 40
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNL9DR8BG6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/CU8J1MSZ8OE CAM PHASER WITH DOCUMENTATION
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-31
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT0BG
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. FOUND OUT THIS PROBLEM IS ADDRESSED IN FORD TSB 11-08-19, MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE LOSING CALIBRATION. THIS INFORMATION WAS MADE KNOWN TO SERVICE WORKERS, BUT NOT CAR OWNERS. PROBLEM EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN THE BURNING OUT OF THE CAR'S BANK 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTER, SPARKS PLUGS, AND IGNITION COILS.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-21
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT5BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE RUDDER OF MY VEHICLE GETS VERY HARD, AND WHEN I DRIVE IT SEEMS THAT THE WHEELS OF STEERING DO NOT HAVE STABILITY, IT SEEMS A PROBLEM OF THE POWER STEERING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: 1LNHL9ER3BG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 COMPLAINS ABOUT FUMES IN THIS VEHICLES? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS ISSUE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT4BG
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-23
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT6BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING IS HARD TO CONTROL. TOOK IT TO AUTO REPAIR, GAVE ME CODES THAT MATCH RECALL CODES. TECHNITION SAID THE WHOLE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-17
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT0BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 THE VIN IT COMES UP WITH NO RECALL. OBVIOUSLY THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PRODUCT AND WILL NOT BE COVERED ON THE CURRENT RECALL. THIS REPAIR ROUGHLY WILL COST 2200.00 DOLLARS PER THE LOCAL DEALER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-13
- VIN: 1LNHL9DR9BG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-15
- VIN: 1LNHL9DR4BG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-11
- VIN: 1LNHL9FT4BG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: RECENTLY, THIS CAR STARTED INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYING THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" CODE AND AT THE SAME TIME THE STEERING WOULD SEIZE UP WHEN IN MOTION. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. ON INVESTIGATION, 2011 LINCOLN MKS VEHICLES WITH THE 3.5L GTDI ENGINE (MY VEHICLE) WERE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY RECALL 15S18 WHICH ADDRESSES THIS EXACT SAFETY SITUATION. WHEN I CALLED BOTH THE FORD DEALER AND THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, THEY INDICATED THIS VIN IS NOT COVERED AND THAT THEY COULD DO A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD IT BE COVERED (TRANSLATION--I GET TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIR). IT IS CLEARLY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HOW CAN FORD JUSTIFY NOT COVERING THIS CAR WHEN THE RECALL WAS QUITE LARGE IN SCOPE AND CARS OF THE SAME YEAR, SAME MODEL, SAME ENGINE WERE SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL? THANKS! *TR
2011 Lincoln Mks recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2011 Lincoln Mks.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 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."
- Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
Negative 2011 Lincoln Mks car reviews
Positive 2011 Lincoln Mks car reviews
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You have a really nice car with excellent performance and handling. The Nav and entertainment package is great, and the steerable headlights were a pleasant surprise. While you haven't had it for long enough to comment on reliability, there are so many automatic features that there are lots of things that could go wrong. Hopefully, they won't, but time will tell. The back seat room is awesome, and I love the paddle shift in manual and adaptive cruise. The only thing that I don't like is the location of the trunk release in the glove box. Overall, it sounds like you're in car love!
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This is the greatest car I have ever owned! I am so happy that I didn't go with a brand new 300. The only issue I have is the lack of visibility when backing up, but the great sensors keep me happy. I love my car so much!
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Great to hear that you had an awesome experience with your new car! It's impressive that you drove 65 miles home from where you purchased it. It sounds like you really did your research, test driving over 8 cars before settling down to this beauty.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know that my Lincoln is in excellent condition. It's always been kept in the garage and my wife only uses it to commute to work and back home. The 2010 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a really nice car and it's very luxurious to drive. The exterior is a beautiful silver and the interior has black leather seats. It's fully loaded with many upgrade options, including a dual moonroof and navigation system. I'm actually planning to trade it in for a 2016 or 2017 Lincoln model. Thanks for your time!
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Driving my 4-door sports car has been an absolute joy! I've owned it for 8 years and have loved every minute of it. I'm happy to report that I haven't had any major issues with it either.
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Are you having problems with your 2011 Lincoln Mks?
Mckenzie Gibson 2024-11-24
Hey there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my thoughts on the MKS. While there has been a lot of hype around it, I personally don't think it lives up to all the expectations. What do you think?
Deontae Lockman 2024-06-29
I really liked this car and took good care of it, racking up a lot of miles. As someone who usually gets 250,000 miles out of a car, I expect reasonable maintenance costs to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, the water pump on this model is known to fail and can be difficult to diagnose due to coolant weeping into the crankcase. Even worse, most shops won't replace the water pump because it's located under the timing chain cover and requires the engine to be almost completely removed, resulting in a dealership cost of over $2200! This is unacceptable. If you own this car, I recommend unloading it before you need this repair. Mine made it to 164,000 miles.
Marc Daugherty 2024-05-27
It sounds like you really enjoy your car!
Raleigh Hane 2024-05-19
I own a 2011 MKS with the 3.5 Ecoboost. While it is a comfortable car for my family of four, I have had some issues with it. The brakes wear out quickly and the motor went in the steering column, requiring a replacement. The brake booster also went out, which took a few trips to the shop to identify. However, I found that switching to a set of carbon ceramic Powerstop brakes was a worthwhile investment to keep them functioning properly on a day to day basis. The timing chain was also replaced, which is a common problem with the 3.5. Other issues I have experienced include ball joints, control arm, tie rods, rattling speakers, and sunroof leaks into the rear door. If you are considering purchasing an MKS, I would recommend doing your research and considering other options. Thank you for reading.