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We buy Lincoln MKZs from every year, 2007–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Lincoln MKZ by year
The MKZ is a midsize car sold from 2007–2020 with engines including 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 80 recalls and 1,847 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 MKZ | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 4 | 259 |
| 2008 MKZ | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 4 | 281 |
| 2009 MKZ | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–21 | 6 | 114 |
| 2010 MKZ | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–21 | 7 | 169 |
| 2011 MKZ | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–38 | 5 | 185 |
| 2012 MKZ | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–38 | 5 | 205 |
| 2013 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 21–38 | 12 | 121 |
| 2014 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 21–38 | 13 | 125 |
| 2015 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 21–40 | 10 | 96 |
| 2016 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | 20–40 | 6 | 71 |
| 2017 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–40 | 4 | 158 |
| 2018 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–40 | 2 | 37 |
| 2019 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–41 | 1 | 23 |
| 2020 MKZ | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–41 | 1 | 3 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Lincoln MKZ problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your MKZ, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Lincoln MKZ: questions
How much is a junk Lincoln MKZ worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete MKZs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Lincoln MKZs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2007–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Lincoln MKZ year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2008 MKZ (281). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, service brakes and engine.
Which Lincoln MKZ year has the most recalls?
The 2014 MKZ has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 13. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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