2016 LINCOLN MKS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LINCOLN MKS
The 2016 LINCOLN MKS has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AC BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CONTROL MODULE FAULTY CAUSES FAN TO BE STUCK IN ONE SPEED THEN SYSTEM VARIES UP AND DOWN AND VENTS SMOKE. FORWARD WARNING COMES ON FOR NO REASON?
AC BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CONTROL MODULE FAULTY CAUSES FAN TO BE STUCK IN ONE SPEED THEN SYSTEM VARIES UP AND DOWN AND VENTS SMOKE. FORWARD WARNING COMES ON FOR NO REASON?
VEHICLE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. THE "SEE OWNER'S MANUAL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A NEARBY DEALER AT: ATCHINSON FORD, BELLEVILLE, MI, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. FE
VEHICLE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. THE "SEE OWNER'S MANUAL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A NEARBY DEALER AT: ATCHINSON FORD, BELLEVILLE, MI, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. FE
FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSES THE CAR TO CUT OFF! STALL! FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN IT STARTS BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED FIVE TIMES!
Safety Rating for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS
The 2016 LINCOLN MKS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 20-2255 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure.
SSM 47041 — EQUIPMENT
Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the vehicle is at version 2.2 please update the module to the...
SSM 46948 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC software updates...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LINCOLN MKS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKS
- 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
- 2016 LINCOLN MKS (current)
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