NHTSA lists 56 complaints for the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LINCOLN MKS.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2016-04-26. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 Saf (excerpt)
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| SEATS | 1 |
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| TIRES | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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10137131
Date: 2018-04-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving. This may be due to break down of the power transfer u
10137113
Date: 2018-03-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or origin
10095858
Date: 2017-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN.
SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDENTIFY THIS NOISE, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 10
10095184
Date: 2017-01-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCOLN VEHICLE. ONLY APPROVED GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES OR ORIGIN
10109070
Date: 2016-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to
10057395
Date: 2014-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MOON ROOF SUNSHADE BINDING IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES SUCH AS RETAINING CLIPS/TABS ARE BROKEN AND ITS HARD TO OPEN OR CLOSE. MODEL 2009-14 MKS, 2011-15 EXPLORER, 2013-14 ESCAPE. *PE
10056170
Date: 2014-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THERE IS A POPPING, SQUEALING, BINDING OR GRINDING NOISE COME FROM POWER SEATS WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. MODEL 2009-2015 F-150, TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, MKS, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER. *PE
10053274
Date: 2013-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FORD/LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, TRANSMISSION 5TH GEAR START AT STOP, SPEED CONTROL DROPS OR INOPERATIVE, BACKUP CAMERA ON IN DRIVE, 5TH GEAR START FROM STOP AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR NEUTRAL OUT, DUE TO DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR HIGH RESISTANCE. MODELS 2009-11 EDGE, TAURUS, FLEX; 2
10039119
Date: 2011-05-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
FORD: 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. *RM
10039155
Date: 2010-08-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: THERE MAY BE A ROUGH IDLE OR MISSES WHILE THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE MUTLIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM