How common are engine problems on the 2010 Lincoln MKS?

NHTSA data shows 17 engine-related complaints out of 51 total complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 33% of all complaints — the largest engine share among the years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Lincoln MKS engine issue?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2010 MKS.

At what mileage do 2010 Lincoln MKS engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 49,061 miles.

What kind of engine complaints do 2010 MKS owners report most?

Owners most often describe unintended acceleration and cruise control malfunctions, along with some throttle sensor failures and one report of a failed water pump.

Did the 2010 MKS engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed under the Engine category for the 2010 MKS.

2010 Lincoln MKS Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 17 of 51 complaints (33%) filed on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, the highest share of any year in this dataset. Owners mainly describe unintended acceleration and cruise control malfunctions, with a median failure mileage of 49,061. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Engine complaints: 17; 33% of 51
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 49,062 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Cruise control fails to disengage or holds an unintended higher speed, causing sudden acceleration even after the brake is applied.
Vehicle surges or lunges forward while parking or at low speed, sometimes despite heavy braking, leading to a crash.
Engine throttles down or jerks when the air conditioning compressor engages, described as a repeated characteristic rather than a one-time glitch.
Accelerator pedal intermittently seizes or the vehicle loses acceleration entirely at various speeds, sometimes tied to failed throttle or acceleration control sensors.
Cruise control cuts out or drops off unexpectedly on the highway, with the vehicle jerking as it disengages.
Overheating warning appears during driving, later diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a failed water pump.

When 2010 Lincoln MKS engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2010, latest Jul 21, 2022.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jul 2022; peak May 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Lincoln MKS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by MKS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201017 (33%)
20118 (19%)
20121 (6%)
201326 (18%)
20146 (14%)
20156 (33%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2010 Lincoln MKS?: NHTSA data shows 17 engine-related complaints out of 51 total complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 33% of all complaints — the largest engine share among the years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Lincoln MKS engine issue?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2010 MKS.
At what mileage do 2010 Lincoln MKS engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 49,061 miles.
What kind of engine complaints do 2010 MKS owners report most?: Owners most often describe unintended acceleration and cruise control malfunctions, along with some throttle sensor failures and one report of a failed water pump.
Did the 2010 MKS engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed under the Engine category for the 2010 MKS.