How many engine complaints does the 2013 Lincoln MKS have?

NHTSA lists 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKS, which is 18% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKS engine?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the Engine problem area on the 2013 Lincoln MKS.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2013 MKS?

The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKS is 65,000 miles.

Did engine problems cause any fires or crashes?

Yes. NHTSA data for this area shows 2 fires, 1 crash, and 4 injuries reported among the 2013 MKS Engine complaints.

How does the 2013 MKS compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2013 model year had 26 Engine complaints, more than 2011 (8), 2012 (1), 2014 (6), 2015 (6), and 2016 (0), but fewer than 2010 (17) in raw count; by share of total complaints, 2010 and 2015 were higher at 33% each.

2013 Lincoln MKS Engine Problems

The 2013 Lincoln MKS has 26 Engine complaints, 18% of its 142 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue on the 2013 model year, though owners also reported fires and stalling incidents.

Engine complaints: 26; 18% of 142
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or dies suddenly at low speeds, such as near a stop or while accelerating into traffic, sometimes requiring repeated gas pedal presses to restart.
Some owners report smoke or flames emerging from under the hood while driving at highway speeds, in some cases destroying the vehicle.
Owners describe unintended acceleration events, including one that ended in a crash into a concrete beam with injuries reported.
Low engine pressure warning lights have illuminated together with sudden stalling at low speed.
Several complaints describe the engine remaining on undetected after the driver left the vehicle, tied to the push-button start/keyless ignition system, with carbon monoxide exposure reported in at least one case.

When 2013 Lincoln MKS engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2012, latest Sep 15, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Sep 2025; peak May 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 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 many engine complaints does the 2013 Lincoln MKS have?: NHTSA lists 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKS, which is 18% of the 142 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKS engine?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the Engine problem area on the 2013 Lincoln MKS.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2013 MKS?: The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2013 Lincoln MKS is 65,000 miles.
Did engine problems cause any fires or crashes?: Yes. NHTSA data for this area shows 2 fires, 1 crash, and 4 injuries reported among the 2013 MKS Engine complaints.
How does the 2013 MKS compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2013 model year had 26 Engine complaints, more than 2011 (8), 2012 (1), 2014 (6), 2015 (6), and 2016 (0), but fewer than 2010 (17) in raw count; by share of total complaints, 2010 and 2015 were higher at 33% each.