2016 Lincoln Mkz

The 2013-2016 MKZ is affected by Ford's massive door latch recall. The pawl spring tab inside the door latch can fracture, preventing the door from latching closed. The push-button door handles on the MKZ make it harder to notice when a door has not fully latched, increasing the risk of doors opening at highway speed.

Ford issued recalls 15S27 and 16S36 to replace all affected door latches. Contact your dealer to verify your VIN. The repair includes replacing each door latch with an updated design and is free of charge.

The 6-speed automatic transmission develops a noticeable shudder during light acceleration between 25-50 mph, most pronounced in the 2.0L EcoBoost-equipped models. The torque converter clutch material degrades and contaminates the fluid. Harsh 2nd-to-3rd and 3rd-to-4th gear shifts are also common.

Perform a complete transmission fluid flush with Mercon LV fluid. If the shudder returns within a few thousand miles, the torque converter needs replacement. Ford issued TSBs addressing the shift quality on the Fusion/MKZ platform. Regular fluid changes every 30,000 miles help prevent the issue.

The MKZ's electronic push-button gear selector on the center console can malfunction, failing to engage the selected gear or displaying incorrect gear position on the instrument panel. Some owners report being unable to shift out of Park or the vehicle rolling when Park is selected and displayed.

Have the dealer diagnose the shifter control module with a scan tool. The repair may involve reprogramming the transmission control module or replacing the push-button shifter assembly. Check the wiring harness for loose connections. Always engage the parking brake as a secondary precaution.

The MKZ suffers from parasitic battery drains caused by modules that fail to enter sleep mode after the vehicle is turned off. The Lincoln Way app, push-button start proximity sensors, and SYNC infotainment system are common culprits. Owners find the vehicle dead after sitting overnight or for a few days.

Have the dealer perform a parasitic draw test to identify the offending module. Ford released software updates for the body control module and SYNC system to improve sleep mode behavior. Replace the 12V battery if it has been repeatedly deep-discharged, as capacity will be permanently reduced.

The panoramic sunroof drain tubes can clog or disconnect, allowing water to leak into the headliner, A-pillar trim, and onto the floor. Prolonged water exposure damages interior electronics, causes mold growth, and can corrode wiring harnesses. The issue is especially common in vehicles parked under trees.

Clear the sunroof drain tubes by blowing compressed air through each corner drain. Reconnect any disconnected tubes. Apply silicone sealant to the sunroof frame if the original seal has deteriorated. Have the dealer check for TSBs related to sunroof drainage on the MKZ.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C10.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

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.

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.