Lincoln Mks 2011

Model Mks made in 2011 by Lincoln got 34 consumer complains as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2011

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-10-21-610/21/201010039159Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate. there may be two possible trouble codes stored. *rm07/12/2011
TSB-10-21-610/21/201010039159Ready07/12/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
AS-2175903/01/201110039108Ready07/08/2011
AS-2175903/01/201110039108Ford: 2010-2011 taurus. there may be an oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed lines or a seal. *rm07/08/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AS-2175903/01/201110039108Ford: 2010-2011 taurus. there may be an oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed lines or a seal. *rm07/08/2011
AS-2175903/01/201110039108Ready07/08/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AS-2175903/01/201110039108Ready07/08/2011
AS-2175903/01/201110039108Ford: 2010-2011 taurus. there may be an oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed lines or a seal. *rm07/08/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB-11-5-605/10/201110039121Ford: there may be a sluggish acceleration or hesitation feeling when rolling to a stop. this will be followed by a harsh bump. *rm07/08/2011
TSB-11-5-605/10/201110039121Ready07/08/2011
(PWS)
ASI-2228503/01/201210044230Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles exhibit a cold weather phenomenon where fluid has expelled out of vent on rear drive units (rdu) and fluid, on occasion, would burp out. *pe05/23/2012
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TSB-11-5-1605/23/201110039119Ready07/08/2011
TSB-11-5-1605/23/201110039119Ford: the tire pressure warning light is on due to low pressure of one of the tires. there may be corrossion in the tire bead seat area. 2009-2011 edge/mkx. *rm07/08/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/15/201213000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. while driving approximately 65 mph, a message illuminated on the instrument panel asking to perform a health report scan of the vehicle. once the contact agreed to the scan the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000. kmj
07/15/201213000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. while driving approximately 65 mph a message displayed on the instrument panel asking to perform a health report scan of the vehicle. once the contact agreed to the scan the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000. da
12/30/2010
 Dealers pamphlets and owners manual lists perimeter lights as a feature on 2011 lincoln mkz but the vehicles do not have them (headlights coming on when you unlock vehicle at night with fob. this is an important safety feature. ford says it is a misprint although past years model do have the feature.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/25/20115000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. the contact stated that another driver informed him that fuel was leaking from the engine and he smelled a strong odor in the vehicle. upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that a fuel line was punctured. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that a rodent chewed through the plastic fuel lines. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an investigator to examine the vehicle. the failure mileage was 5,000. rvk
LIGHTING
06/01/2011800
 Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph with the low beam headlights activated, other drivers were complaining of the lights being extremely bright. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no way the lights could be adjusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 800.
06/01/2011800
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph with the low beam headlights activated, other drivers were complaining of the lights being extremely bright. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no way the lights could be adjusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 800. sm.
06/01/2011800
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. while driving at approximately 70 mph with the low beam headlights activated other drivers were complaining of the lights being extremely bright. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated there was no way the lights could be adjusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 800. da
SERVICE BRAKES
11/21/201217000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear rotors were replaced. the manufacturer was notified and they offered to assist with the repair expenses. the approximate failure mileage was 17,000. the vin was unavailable. mah
11/21/201217000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mks. while driving approximately 65, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear rotors were replaced. the manufacturer was notified and they offered to pay half of the repair expense. the approximate failure mileage was 17,000. the vin was unavailable. js
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/28/2010300
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 lincoln navigator(na). the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph when it suddenly accelerated to 70 mph and when trying to decelerate the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle was able to stop by placing it in low gear and removing the key from the ignition. the vehicle was towed to a dealer but they were unable to give him any details due to it being a rental vehicle. the repairs were unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 300. tb
STEERING
03/15/2011359
 Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz (na). the contact stated that the vehicle drifted to the left abnormally. the contact stated that the failure would occur most frequently when traveling at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to locate a failure within the steering. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 4,000 and the failure mileage was 359.
03/17/20112000
 The 2011 lincoln mkz hybrid drifts to the left while driving. lincoln says it is not a problem. i have owned over 75 cars and was a fleet manager for the gsa fleet. i never had a vehicle that had a drift that did not have a problem. this is 2011 and vehicles should not drift under any conditions. it can occur when both hands are on the whell. how is this not dangerous?
SUSPENSION
01/01/201110
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 lexus rx350. while on a flat surface, the contact would hear a beeping noise, then she noticed that the anti slip indicator symbol illuminated on the dashboard. the dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was approximatley 965. the failure mileage was approximately 10. the vin was unavailable. bw
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12/28/2010300
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 lincoln navigator(na). the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph when it suddenly accelerated to 70 mph and when trying to decelerate the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle was able to stop by placing it in low gear and removing the key from the ignition. the vehicle was towed to a dealer but they were unable to give him any details due to it being a rental vehicle. the repairs were unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 300. tb