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Lincoln MKZ engine problems by year

147 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 12 MKZ model years. The most reported year is 2017 with 71 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2018 MKZ1032%
2017 MKZ7153%
2016 MKZ58%
2015 MKZ68%
2014 MKZ1010%
2013 MKZ109%
2012 MKZ53%
2011 MKZ107%
2010 MKZ53%
2009 MKZ44%
2008 MKZ52%
2007 MKZ62%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.