2011 Lincoln MKZ: check engine light

5 of the 145 complaints about the 2011 Lincoln MKZ describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 90,379
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2019
2
2018
9
2017
36
2016
3
2015
2
2014
3
2013
5
2012
2
2011
5
2010
1
2009
2
2008
4

What owners say

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · OH

I was driving, normally around town. My brakes have been working find and normal up until this point. Then, all of sudden I went to press my brakes and the pedal almost went to the floor. Luckily, there was not any cars in front of me or was at an intersection. Several warning lights came on: check engine wrench, ABS light, service advance track and e brake light. So, I was close to my home and I drove it slowly to my house and checked underneath the hood. The brake fluid level was fine and no brake line leaks whatsoever. Next, I researched the problem online and found out that it is an ABS module failure. I also found out that ford had a recall on their ABS system, but for only years 2006-2010. Go figure, the new module costs over $500 plus, then labor charges and a dealer has to reprogram the ABS system. Wow, what a super expensive unforeseen repair pill.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 89,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering became inoperable. The power steering sensor light, stability control light and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be started. Central florida lincoln (2055 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32804, (407) 841-4550) stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Engine · 90,379 miles · NY

Car in question: 2011 lincoln mkz hybrid, 90,379 miles driving on a highway, wrench light comes on, check engine light comes on, no power from the engine when applying a throttle. Due to a vehicle being a hybrid, coast on battery power to a shoulder. Throttle body had to be replaced. There was a recall for a ford fusion and a mercury milan for the same problem, but no recall for a lincoln mkz and no recall for a hybrid. Although they use exactly the same part number for a throttle body.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Steering · 101,069 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. When attempting to move the vehicle into the left lane, a beeping sound was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the check engine, power steering service now, and advancetrac system indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power assist and steering gear failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 101,069.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 35,533 miles · FL

Car lost all power on the express way. Pull over to the side, after a while got engine going again and check engine light came on. Checked it at the mechanic shop the next day and electronic throttle body, showed a malfunction of a throttle valve. We were in a very a dangerous circumstance. Dangerous position when the car lost power on the express way.