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#BS-2017-LINMKZ-22F2

2017 Lincoln Mkz

Based on reports from 159 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
159
Crashes
13
Fires
5
Recalls
4
TSBs
222
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 159 complaints, 13 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

coolant leak leading to engine overheating

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

key trim fell off

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

wheels not as advertised

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

69 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

18
0–30K
12
30–60K
7
60–90K
12
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (18 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (69 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine69 (43%)
Drivetrain16 (10%)
Brakes15 (9%)
Other10 (6%)
Electrical9 (6%)
Fuel System7 (4%)
Steering6 (4%)
Airbags4 (3%)

2017 Lincoln Mkz: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 43% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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9
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53
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

17V427000Aug 2017

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

18V167000Apr 2018

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

18V390000Jul 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

23V162000Jun 2023

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lincoln Mkz is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2017 Lincoln Mkz vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

159

Class avg

165

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 159 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Lincoln Mkz: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Lincoln Mkz?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Lincoln Mkz is related to the engine, with 69 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Lincoln Mkz reliable?
The 2017 Lincoln Mkz has 159 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Lincoln Mkz problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Lincoln Mkz have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Lincoln Mkz has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lincoln Mkz problems start?
Based on 52 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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