2013 Lincoln MKS engine problems

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Engine · NE

Water pump failure or malfunctioned causing the engine to over heat and then to engine stall going 75 mph. After having it towed it was determined the water pump was leaking. It put myself and others at risk of an accident. The water pump sits directly in the center of the engine so it can’t be inspected so easily and only option is to just replace. The water pump was confirmed by a licensed Lincoln Certified Dealer and failed at 69,639 miles. Many others have reported having this same issue. There was a warning signal that flashed as the engine reach an overheating temp, but there were none prior the incident .

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 112,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while reversing, there was a huge blast of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was diagnosed and determined that the water pump was leaking, the turbo charger was losing power, the power transfer unit was overheating, and the water pump was overheating. The water pump was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Ford Port Richey overcharged for diagnosis. Claim on credit report still owe them. Same with Ferman Ford Clearwater overcharged key. Said need two in order to program ECM. Broke two other things. Wiper cord and guitar strings were cracked.

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Engine, Visibility · 65,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while attempting to close the front driver's side door, she heard a beeping noise. The contact then stated that when she placed the shifter in reverse(R), the screen failed to display an image and the defogger failed to operate. Additionally, the contact stated that she noticed that the vehicle was overheating and that the hood was discolored. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that when she placed the gear shifter into reverse(R) the defogger failed to operate as needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Engine · TN

Sudden loss of power and deceleration. This happens intermittently and sets a code P2111 every time. Can drive for days between incidents and never know when it will happen. Gives no warning just shuts down immediately. This is very dangerous and my wife almost got hit yesterday in traffic due to malfunction

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,320 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer balise ford of cape cod (90 high school rd ext, hyannis, ma 02601, (508)815-4007) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,320.

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. The contact stated that while attempting to cold start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to sentry lincoln 940 boston turnpike shrewsbury, ma 01545 (508) 281-8171, to be diagnosed. The prognosis was that the fuel control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.*bf

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Engine · 72,500 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a tapping sound coming from the engine. The noise worsened over time. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to hines park lincoln (40601 ann arbor rd, plymouth, mi 48170, (734) 453-2424) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and other related components needed to be replaced. The contact was given an initial estimate of $1,800; however, the dealer forgot to charge the contact for an unknown part. The total was updated to $2,300. The vehicle was repaired at the dealer. Upon researching the mechanic's notes, the contact discovered that the motor mount was damaged while it was being repaired. The contact was never informed of the damage. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and offered a $500 discount for the repair. The representative also recommended that the contact file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 72,500. *dt

Filed Jun 28, 2019 · Engine · 71,000 miles · MO

There is a leak coming from the water pump which is in the engine. It's on average a $1700 fix which is extremely expensive. From what I've been told by multiple mechanics is that it is a design defect the ford did for that year. My mechanic said he's been fixing the same issue on ford escape, lincoln mkz, lincoln mks, and some ford trucks that are 2013. My car is below 75,000 miles and this is typically a fix that doesn't occur until 120,000 miles. If this is a design defect than ford should be paying for it not me. The car is not old nor does it have a high miles. This outrageous

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 84,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact noticed grey smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to a fuel leak. In addition, while driving, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure recurred. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.