How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Lincoln MKS?

NHTSA has 27 electrical system complaints for the 2013 MKS, which is 19% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKS electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 MKS.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 70,000 miles.

Did the 2013 MKS electrical issues cause any injuries or fires?

NHTSA data for this component and year lists one fire and one injury among the complaints.

What kind of electrical failures do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe the climate control system locking into maximum heat, infotainment reboots that limit speed, and dash lights or headlights shutting off unexpectedly.

2013 Lincoln MKS Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 19% of its 142 total complaints for the year, with one fire and one injury reported. No related recalls are on file for this component. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 19% of 142
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the climate control module (FCIM) jumping to maximum heat or fan speed on its own and refusing to shut off or respond to controls, sometimes with cabin temperature exceeding 90 degrees.
Some drivers describe the MyTouch/MyKey infotainment system rebooting on its own, which in one case limited the vehicle to under 59 mph and shut off the air conditioner blower.
Instrument panel and headlights have reportedly turned off without warning while driving, then come back on shortly after, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
One owner reported a push-to-start feature that failed to shut the engine off and gave no warning sound or light, which was linked to a fatal carbon monoxide incident.
A separate owner reported intermittent power steering assist loss occurring at the same time as the climate control locking into full heat.
One complaint describes a total-loss fire attributed to an electrical fault, with the owner stating a recall notice for the issue was never received.

When 2013 Lincoln MKS electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2012, latest Apr 1, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Apr 2026; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Lincoln MKS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by MKS model year

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

20107 (14%)
20115 (12%)
20125 (29%)
201327 (19%)
20148 (18%)
20154 (22%)
20163 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Lincoln MKS?: NHTSA has 27 electrical system complaints for the 2013 MKS, which is 19% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKS electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 MKS.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 70,000 miles.
Did the 2013 MKS electrical issues cause any injuries or fires?: NHTSA data for this component and year lists one fire and one injury among the complaints.
What kind of electrical failures do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe the climate control system locking into maximum heat, infotainment reboots that limit speed, and dash lights or headlights shutting off unexpectedly.