Lincoln MKZ
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable ride and a strong safety score, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software recall has been addressed.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2019 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2018 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2017 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2015 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2014 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | 18-26 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2011 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 300 hp | 277 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2012 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Base price | Trim | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $39,990 | Reserve | Base price: $39,990, Trim: Reserve |
| 2019 | $38,995 | FWD MKZ Reserve I | Base price: $38,995, Trim: FWD MKZ Reserve I |
| 2018 | $36,530 | Reserve HEV | Base price: $36,530, Trim: Reserve HEV |
| 2017 | $47,830 | Reserve | Base price: $47,830, Trim: Reserve |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 436 | 15.4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 436 | 15.4 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 467 | 16.5 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | optional | standard |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2014 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2013 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2012 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2011 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2020
NewestThe 2020 Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable ride and a strong safety score, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software recall has been addressed.
2019
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable ride and good safety scores, but a high number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) suggests potential for minor issues.
2018
The 2018 Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable ride and a potent V6, but critical safety recalls for steering and brakes, alongside a high TSB count, warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2017
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ presents significant reliability concerns, primarily due to critical safety recalls affecting the steering and brakes, alongside documented powertrain issues.
2016
The 2016 Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable ride and a potent V6 engine, but its reliability record is a significant concern for used car shoppers.
2015
The 2015 Lincoln MKZ presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2013
The 2013 Lincoln MKZ presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2012
The 2012 Lincoln MKZ presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ offers average reliability, but its significant number of critical safety recalls, particularly concerning airbags and steering, warrants careful inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln MKZ?
Carfocal currently has 10 published MKZ reports, covering 2011 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable ride and a strong safety score, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software recall has been addressed.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Is the Lincoln MKZ reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln MKZ. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 lincoln mkz offers a comfortable ride and a strong safety score, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software recall has been addressed. and the 2020 lincoln mkz represents good value for a used luxury sedan, especially if found at a competitive price. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln MKZ?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2020.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints