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2009 Lincoln MKSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2009 Lincoln MKS, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-247 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

2009 Lincoln MKS
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the MKS median · #2 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 84%Owner complaints569 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 8, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Lincoln MKS has problems

56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic110
Service brakes91
Air bags83
Vehicle speed control71
Seats41
Engine41
Electrical system30
Structure30
Power train30
8 other systems130

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 Lincoln MKS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

84%repaired · 2017 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 16V-247 · Apr 26, 2016 · 695 vehicles · 586 repaired

Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other MKS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKS median. How we score

'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2009 Lincoln MKS safety ratings

2009 Lincoln MKS 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2009 Lincoln MKS frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2009 Lincoln MKS side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MKS owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE WAS EMITTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SIX TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE FRONT BRAKES, ROTORS AND THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS…
Complaint 10453923 · Apr 3, 2012 · 2,300 miles
MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF FRONT BRAKES GRINDING WHEN BRAKING. PURCHASED CAR AS A DEMO IN DECEMBER 2009 WITH 7800 MILES. BRAKES WERE GRINDING WITHIN 30 DAYS. HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES. GOING FOR FOURTH (?) REPAIR AS SOON AS PARTS ARRIVE. APPARENTLY THERE IS AN TSB ISSUED BY FORD/LINCOLN.
Complaint 10367379 · Nov 16, 2010 · 9,000 miles
WE LEASED THE 2009 LINCOLN MKS WITH 71 MILES ON IT IN FEBRUARY 2009. THE PROBLEM IS A GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION OCCURRING WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL (PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE). TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP STARTING IN AUG.2009 VEHICLE HAD 3476 MILES AND THEY…
Complaint 10354681 · Sep 9, 2010 · 3,476 miles

Own a 2009 MKS?

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