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2017 Lincoln MKZ recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 157
Latest campaign: Mar 10, 2023

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Jun 11, 2018	18V390000 17V427000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 10, 2023	23V162000
Steering	1	Mar 12, 2018	18V167000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 10, 2023Latest campaign


Mar 10, 202323V162000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V162000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Risk A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12. Campaign NHTSA 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Jun 11, 201818V390000	Power train: automatic transmission torque converter If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V390000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. Risk If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427. Campaign NHTSA 18V390000 · Jun 11, 2018
Mar 12, 201818V167000	Steering: steering wheel/handle bar A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V167000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. Risk A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08. Campaign NHTSA 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
Jul 6, 201717V427000	Power train: automatic transmission torque converter If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V427000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. Risk If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16. Campaign NHTSA 17V427000 · Jul 6, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component157

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157Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	78	50	3	4	3
Power train	28	18	3	3	1
Service brakes	18	11	0	0	0
Unknown or other	16	10	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	13	8	0	0	0
Electrical system	11	7	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	6	0	3	1
Steering	10	6	0	0	0
Hydraulic	9	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	4	2	1	0
Wheels	6	4	0	0	0
Air bags	4	3	2	0	1
Exterior lighting	4	3	0	0	0
Structure	3	2	0	0	0
Back over prevention	1	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names MKZ, MKZ Hev.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Safety Recall 22S43 (Shifter Cable Bushing)”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769212
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or driving there was a misfire. Additionally, while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud whining sound.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768497
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766190

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2017 Lincoln MKZ recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The most recent, 23V162000 (reported March 10, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Lincoln MKZ recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Lincoln MKZ?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 78 complaints out of 157 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Lincoln MKZ?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.

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