2010 LINCOLN MKS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
64
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 LINCOLN MKS
The 2010 LINCOLN MKS has received a total of 64 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (15 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (10 complaints), and Engine (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS
64 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall for 2011-2013 same car with the same problem, but not for 2010. Defective epas system causing the failure. Spoke to Lincoln concierge and Ford concierge and they would not help with a remedy or with dealer support.
There have been 2 separate incidents involving a front collision at high speeds. Both times, the air bags did not deploy as they should have. The 2nd incident was today. The car is now totaled. The impact Both times should have deployed the air bags. My son was injured today due to this. A truck ran a stop sign and we hit him. None of the bags deployed. Speed was 45 mph. The whole front of the car and hood are completely crushed. There were no alarms during or before impact. This is the 2nd wreck.
There have been 2 separate incidents involving a front collision at high speeds. Both times, the air bags did not deploy as they should have. The 2nd incident was today. The car is now totaled. The impact Both times should have deployed the air bags. My son was injured today due to this. A truck ran a stop sign and we hit him. None of the bags deployed. Speed was 45 mph. The whole front of the car and hood are completely crushed. There were no alarms during or before impact. This is the 2nd wreck.
The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.
The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.
Safety Rating for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 LINCOLN MKS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-21430 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD/LINCOLN: TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE 6/1/10 WITH 4TH GEAR START, DELAY/HESITATION ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP-NO DTCS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A STICKING MULTIPLEX SHIFT VALVE IN THE VALVE BODY. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 LINCOLN MKS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKS
- 2009 LINCOLN MKS — 70 complaints
- 2010 LINCOLN MKS (current)
- 2011 LINCOLN MKS — 55 complaints
- 2012 LINCOLN MKS — 25 complaints
- 2013 LINCOLN MKS — 179 complaints
- 2014 LINCOLN MKS — 58 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKS — 28 complaints
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