Lincoln MKS years to avoid
The Lincoln MKS years to avoid are 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
489
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2009–2016
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
MKS years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 181 |
Every MKS year
Common questions
What are the worst Lincoln MKS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MKS years to avoid are 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Lincoln MKS?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MKS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKS have?
Across all model years, the MKS has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 489 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.