2013 Lincoln MKS: engine stalls while driving

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 Dec 19, 2024 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several undisclosed messages displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Fuel system, Steering · 73,698 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and driven without further failure. Additionally, the contact stated that recently after the vehicle was started, the power steering assists failure warning light illuminated. The contact checked the power steering fluid level, and the level was sufficient. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact researched and discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 15V34000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not included in the recalls. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,698.

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 Oct 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · NJ

My 2013 mks is stalling whiling driving numerous times, almost caused an accident a few days ago. There is a recall on 2013 mks fuel module because it cuts out while driving. However, after calling lincoln I am told that my lincoln mks 2013 is not on the recall list. Lincoln refuses to acknowledge that my 2013 mks is experiencing the same issue where engine stall while driving. Because my VIN number is not on the recall list. I originally took the car or my mechanic because I needed it looked at right away as it's extremely unsafe. My mechanic alerted me to the recall. I don't understand how lincoln thinks my car does not apply to recall.

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.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. After starting the vehicle and placing the vehicle in drive, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump electric module failed. While attempting to have the vehicle repaired, the contact was informed by koons silver spring ford (3111 automobile blvd, silver spring, md 20904, (855) 765-9649) that the part had been discontinued. The contact stated that the suggested replacement part was not compatible. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the contact detected a fuel odor and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to dave sinclair ford (7466 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63125) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to vogler motor company (1170 e main st, carbondale, il 62901) where the recall repair was completed; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled once again. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. Vogler ford stated that they would tow the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Fuel system · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled randomly without warning. Occasionally, the vehicle would not start. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic. Months later, the manufacturer sent a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting to determine the manufacturer's solution to schedule a recall repair with the dealer. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Engine · 18,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the low engine pressure warning light illuminated causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Engine · 11,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was scheduled to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 11,000.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Engine · 11,000 miles · TX

I read in the paper that you are investigating ford f150 trucks with the ecoboost engine for sudden stalling problems when attempting to accelerate. I have experienced the same problem several times with my 2013 lincoln mks with the ecoboost engine. Previously I owned a 2010 lincoln mks with the ecoboost engine that also occasionally experienced the same problem.