Lincoln · 2005–present
Lincoln MKZ
The Lincoln MKZ is a mid-size, four-door, five-passenger, front- or all-wheel drive luxury sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand across two generations in North America and China (2015–2020). Co-developed with the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, the MKZ was available with either gasoline or gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains. The first generation was styled under Chief Designer Darrell Behmer and launched for the 2006 model year as the Zephyr, and from the 2007 model year onwards as the MKZ with a mid-cycle refresh for 2010. The MKZ Hybrid, Lincoln's first, was introduced for 2011. The second generation MKZ was marketed for 2013 to 2020 in gasoline and hybrid configurations, with a mid-cycle refresh for 2017. The MKZ was manufactured exclusively at Ford's Mexican Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly plant, with production commencing in August 2005 and ending in 2020. Ford had previously used the Zephyr nameplate (after Zephyrus, the Greek personification of the west wind) both in the late 1930s for a line of mid-size vehicles, as well as in the late 1970s and early 1980s for the Mercury Zephyr.
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US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2019 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2014 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2013 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V695000 2025-10-13 · model years 2015
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters…
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25V442000 2025-06-27 · model years 2019, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
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23V775000 2023-11-17 · model years 2016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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23V162000 2023-03-10 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Remedy: 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.
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22V011000 2022-01-13 · model years 2014, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were…
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21V158000 2021-03-10 · model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and…
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21V081000 2021-02-16 · model years 2009, 2010
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact…
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20V331000 2020-06-08 · model years 2013, 2014
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to…
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20V177000 2020-03-23 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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19V904000 2019-12-18 · model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing…
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19V632000 2019-08-29 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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19V590000 2019-08-12 · model years 2015
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 217 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 384 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 425 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 447 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 217 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 447 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 425 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 40 | 222 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 425 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 447 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 40 | 222 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 425 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 447 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 341 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 40 | 227 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 450 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 40 | 227 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 341 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 415 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 429 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 38 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 343 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 357 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 410 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 38 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 358 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 343 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 410 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 3.7 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 426 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q1753849CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.