NHTSA Complaint #11701761 — 2018 LINCOLN MKZ ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11701761
Vehicle	2018 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 4, 2025
Date Filed	November 26, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Check engine light came on. Error code 0302 and 0316 on ODB at dealer. Was advised that engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 which cause the vehicle to overheat. Engine has 3200 miles on it. Safety hazard due to engine seizing at high speed and causing an accident due to loss of power. Also possible engine fire due to loss of coolant/overheating.

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