NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the fuel pump's electrical module may overheat, cutting power to the fuel pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump electrical module at no cost.
This page covers 4 recalls, 17 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Mks.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKS are spread fairly thin across a handful of systems, with the powertrain and electrical system drawing the most reports. On the electrical side, owners describe backup camera failures, the image appearing upside down, losing color, or the screen going blank when reversing, along with broader infotainment and navigation outages that leave the display dark even after shifting out of reverse. Parking sensors and climate control buttons also show up in electrical complaints. On the powertrain side, a small number of owners report the vehicle losing power while driving at highway speeds, requiring them to pull over; the issue appears intermittent and the engine restarts after a brief shutoff. A separate concern involves water intrusion through the drip rail moldings, which owners say reaches the side airbag area.
17
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Lincoln MKS has 4 recalls, with the most serious being two fuel system issues: a fuel pump component that can overheat and cut power to the engine, and a fuel tank that can separate from the vehicle and leak fuel, raising the risk of fire.
On the fuel pump side, the overheating component can cause the engine to stall while driving or prevent the car from starting. The fuel tank issue affects vehicles built on a specific production date, where the tank mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the straps to fracture and the tank to drop away from the vehicle. Both recalls only affect models equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. There are also two recalls covering the parking brake, which describe the same underlying problem: the parking brake mechanism can fail to fully engage when applied, meaning the vehicle may roll away on a slope if the transmission is not left in Park.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the fuel pump's electrical module may overheat, cutting power to the fuel pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump electrical module at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during production. This can cause fuel tank straps to fracture and the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake may not fully engage when applied, preventing the vehicle from staying securely parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the parking brake system and replace the parking brake control assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake controller bracket may be malformed during manufacturing, preventing the pawl from engaging the sector gear. This stops the parking brake from fully engaging, risking unintended vehicle movement if parked in gear on a slope.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the parking brake control assembly and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
