Lincoln MKZ Second generation (2013 - 2016)

- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
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Second generation of Lincoln MKZ has been in production since 2013 by 2016.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation is longer than the previous generation by 4.3 inches , is wider by 1.2 inches , is higher by 1.3 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 121 lbs.
Lincoln MKZ Second generation dimensions and specs
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Body style | Luxury, Sedan |
Transmission | 6-spd w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel, all wheel |
Length | 194.10 in |
Width | 73.40 in |
Height | 58.1 - 58.2 in |
Wheelbase | 112.20 in |
Curb weight | 3719 - 3874 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 55.10 in |
Rear hip room | 53.80 in |
Front Headroom | 37.90 in |
Rear Headroom | 36.50 in |
Front shoulder room | 57.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | 55.30 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 16.5 - 17.5 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 22/31 - 33 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.9 - 7.1 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.1 - 15.3 sec |
Lincoln MKZ Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Lincoln MKZ Second generation production period from 2013 to 2016 drivers have reported 138 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year | Complaints |
2016 MKZ |
13
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2015 MKZ |
25
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2014 MKZ |
42
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2013 MKZ |
58
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in 20k miles entire car stopped working after in garage over weekend and no lights were on no issue was... |
23
~ 26872 miles |
STEERING on june 20th 2018 while turning onto a city street at about 15 miles per hour the power steering suddenly... |
22
~ 42785 miles |
POWER TRAIN transmission hard shift from 1-2 and 3-4 started experiencing problem approximately 24 000 mi have taken to dealership twice(once in... |
17
~ 39362 miles |
AIR BAGS 4 times since car was brand new i have had to contact dealer and corporate lincoln about the same very... |
16
~ 12754 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while car is in motion the airbag warning light suddenly goes on at the same time the air conditioning goes... |
14
~ 42964 miles |
ENGINE in 20k miles entire car stopped working after in garage over weekend and no lights were on no issue was... |
13
~ 36206 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts) however... |
12
~ 29895 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER in 20k miles entire car stopped working after in garage over weekend and no lights were on no issue was... |
11
~ 45357 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE our vehicle is less than year old and have rust completely around edge of hood. our warranty for corrosion ends... |
10
~ 45224 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES this car becomes uncontrollable on a snow road. it can't make a turn when you need it. it goes very... |
7
~ 24335 miles |
SEATS this vehicle has been in service 14 times in 16 months for various intermittent electrical and sensor problems. it was... |
6
~ 35312 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the door latches were inoperable. the failure occurred... |
5
~ 34540 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that while driving at a low speed attempting to... |
5
~ 19100 miles |
WHEELS wheels are 19". spare tire is 17".drove a 100 miles on the spare. after wheels was replace. i had to... |
4
~ 23754 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES no discerning issues leading up to the tire failure it's been multiple failures induces by potholes or road grates you... |
3
~ 16837 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. while driving approximately 5 mph making a turn the vehicle hesitated and... |
3
~ 9333 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have constant issues with the power deck lid not working when it is cold it wont even pop the... |
3
~ 112542 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i bought a new 2015 lincoln mkz. i took the car into the dealer for some routine service and mentioned... |
3
~ 28395 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. while driving at an unknown speed the panoramic moon roof shattered with... |
2
~ 32250 miles |
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkz equipped with pirelli tires tire size: 245/40r19 tire line: pzero nero all... |
2
~ 2255 miles |
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2014 lincoln mkz. consumer writes in regards to wheel lug nuts on vehicle being hazardous on the road. *ld the... |
1
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SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. while driving approximately 5 mph making a turn the vehicle hesitated and... |
1
~ 28000 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkz. while driving 70 mph an exhaust odor entered into the cabin of... |
1
~ 58000 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that all the doors took numerous attempts to open.... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that there were air bubbles in the windshield and... |
1
~ 6 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the ignition turned on independently. the failure occurred... |
1
~ 3100 miles |
STRUCTURE my husband was exiting the passenger side with the door open and had his right hand on the door frame... |
1
~ 24500 miles |
EQUIPMENT wheels are 19". spare tire is 17".drove a 100 miles on the spare. after wheels was replace. i had to... |
1
~ 7700 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES wheels are 19". spare tire is 17".drove a 100 miles on the spare. after wheels was replace. i had to... |
1
~ 7700 miles |
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN copy of email to ford motor on april 16 2014: we recently leased a 2014 lincoln mkz. the new push... |
1
~ 500 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE incident 1: while filling gas tank i left the hose unattended while i waited inside the vehicle. the pressure in... |
1
~ 5300 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY while traveling at about 35 mph with no vehicles in front of me all of a sudden the collision warning... |
1
~ 1994 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2013 lincoln mkz. consumer writes in regards to a problem with the vehicle electric parking brake system. *smd the consumer... |
1
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PARKING BRAKE 2013 lincoln mkz. consumer writes in regards to a problem with the vehicle electric parking brake system. *smd the consumer... |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Lincoln MKZ and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Lincoln MKZ to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
- ?1 set of Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Guard Body Kits (3pcs) + Side Skirt Splitter (2pcs) + Rear Bumper Lip Wrap Splitter Canard (2pcs)
- ?Material: Premium quality ABS
- ?Stereoscopic design, fluid curve surface
- ?No...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-107_2 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Lincoln MKZ 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019; Excl. Hybrid and Electronic Shocks
- Spring Rate: Front - 7 kg/mm (392 lbs/inch) | Rear - 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: No,...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...

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