2009 Lincoln MKS: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 56 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (21% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“As I was drving the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic with no warning or no warning lights on the dash. I had it towed to the nearest dealer where they informed me that the motor was blown at 86,000 miles after buying it at 66,000 miles from lexus of lincoln. The dealer informed me that they cold not do anything and now being stuck with a $6000 loan on a vehicle that is no longer available to drive.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2020
“I got in my vehicle 1 morning and noticed knocking once I started it. A very light knock. I immediately knew something was wrong. I checked and changed my oil. The oil was milky and I suspected that coolant was being mixed with oil. I have always got my oil changed when required. My car has never ran hot. The vehicle was stationary in my home driveway. Prior to hearing the knocking my vehicle was fine.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2020
“Faulty door locks : the doors will not unlock using the key fob on mks model in weather temperatures above 70 degrees and it poses a safety hazard if children are in the car. When attempting to unlock the car using the fob or keyless entry the feedback is a rapid unlock/re-lock, similar to a jackhammer. The vehicle is in stationary mode in parked .”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2019
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“I see lincoln mkz have recalls on seat belt tensioner. Well my lincoln mks has a seat belt tensioner that needs replacement. Have you had anyone complain about lincoln mks for that problem.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln mks. While driving approximately 60 mph, the gear shift lever moved from auto to auto/manual mode independently. Woltz & wind ford (located at 2100 washington pike, carnegie, pa 15106, (866) 384-2889) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tt*jb”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2018
“Breaks on london mks 2009, the breaks on this car continuer to have problems. I have taken it to multiple shops and no-one can find the problem. I have replaced the master cylinder, breaks, rotor, checked break line and they are all good and continue to grease the caliper pins. Breaks go to floor when trying to stop, replace the breaks and rotors way to often.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2018
“Rear driver side suspensin coil spring broke while backing out of driveway. Also on the electrical end, the power locks rattle to the open & close position constantly on drivers side & rear passenger side .”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2018
“The telescoping feature of the steering wheel has a gear inside of the steering column that is known to fail in this particular vehicle, which could cause safety concerns if the steering wheels needs to be raised in the event of a collision. The failure of the telescoping gear prevents the steering wheel to be moved up or down.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2018
“Tss/oss failure. While driving the vehicle on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power and I was unable to accelerate. I continued to press the accelerator and the vehicles rpm's increased, but the vehicle began to slow down. Then the transmission slammed into gear and made the vehicle jerk. The engine light, a service advanced trac message appeared, and the wrench light came on. I had the vehicle connected to a computer and gave the p7020 and p0722 fault code.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lincoln mks. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/27/17*lj updated 02/02/17.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2009 Lincoln MKS reliable?
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2009 Lincoln MKS. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2009 Lincoln MKS problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 73,700 miles or less.
Does the 2009 Lincoln MKS have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.