2011 Lincoln MKZ structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact's spouse stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's spouse started the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the interior seal of the driver's door, located by the rocker panel. The contact's spouse stated that the flames were not…”
filed Aug 14, 2025
“The door hatch is broken, , it is hard to shut and latch the door. The door although shut and latched has come open while the vehicle has being driven. This has occured several times. It is unsafe to drive this car.”
filed Aug 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKZ | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 MKZ | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 MKZ | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 MKZ | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 MKZ | 12 | 11% |
| 2012 MKZ | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 MKZ | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 MKZ | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 MKZ | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 MKZ | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.