2015 Lincoln MKZ Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 21% of that year's 82 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 25,000 miles. There is one related recall covering daytime running light software, but no crashes, fires, or injuries are reported in this area.
- Electrical System complaints
- 17
- 21% of 82
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 25,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners describe multiple systems dropping out at once while driving: airbag warning light triggers along with loss of air conditioning, power windows, radio, and power seat movement.
- Some owners report the horn intermittently failing to work, sometimes at the same time the seat belt sensor or chime stops registering an occupied seat.
- Several owners report repeated battery failures, including one case describing four battery replacements in under four years.
- Owners report a dim rear backup light that makes it hard to see obstacles when reversing at night.
- One owner reported the entire vehicle losing power and lighting after sitting in a garage over a weekend, with the car needing a new battery.
When 2015 Lincoln MKZ electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 29, 2016, latest Aug 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ
- NHTSA 15V248000Apr 27, 2015Electrical System21,435 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output may exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02.
Electrical System complaints by MKZ model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
- NHTSA has logged 17 electrical system complaints for the 2015 MKZ, which makes up 21% of the 82 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2015 Lincoln MKZ electrical problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on this year is 25,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
- Yes. Recall 15V248000 covers a daytime running light software issue affecting the parking light function; Ford updated the lighting control software for affected owners free of charge.
- Did the 2015 Lincoln MKZ electrical problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported.
- How does the 2015 MKZ compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2015 MKZ's 21% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is the highest among the years listed, ahead of 2014 (18%), 2016 (17%), and 2013 (17%).