How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have?

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, which is 17% of the 139 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ?

Yes. Ford issued recall 17V427000 and a related recall 18V390000 covering torque converter weld studs on 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles with the 2.0L engine and six-speed automatic transmission; dealers replace the torque converter free of charge.

At what mileage do 2017 MKZ transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 107,000 miles.

What symptoms show up before the transmission fails on a 2017 MKZ?

Owners report hard jerking between gears, delayed engagement, vibration at idle, and loss of acceleration, often linked to the torque converter weld stud recall.

Has the 2017 MKZ transmission issue caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2017 MKZ shows 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported.

2017 Lincoln MKZ Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, 17% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 107,000 miles. Two Ford recalls (18V390000 and 17V427000) cover torque converter weld stud failures tied to these reports.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 17% of 139
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 107,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Torque converter weld studs separate from the flex plate, causing sudden loss of power or the engine to cut off while driving at highway speed.
Vehicle jerks or lunges hard when shifting from park into drive or reverse, sometimes with a delay before the transmission engages at all.
Owners report the vehicle fails to accelerate when the pedal is pressed, sometimes preceded by a whining noise from under the hood.
Abnormal shaking or vibration is felt at idle before the vehicle lunges forward or jerks backward on gear engagement.
Some owners report a hard jerk out of first gear that dealers diagnosed as a failed transmission clutch.

When 2017 Lincoln MKZ transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2018, latest Aug 4, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2025 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ

NHTSA 18V390000Jun 11, 2018Transmission & Powertrain25 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
NHTSA 17V427000Jul 6, 2017Transmission & Powertrain6,026 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by MKZ model year

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

20060 (0%)
20077 (3%)
20086 (2%)
20095 (4%)
20104 (2%)
20114 (3%)
20124 (3%)
201315 (14%)
20149 (9%)
20154 (5%)
20161 (2%)
201724 (17%)
20189 (26%)
20192 (10%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have?: NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ, which is 17% of the 139 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ?: Yes. Ford issued recall 17V427000 and a related recall 18V390000 covering torque converter weld studs on 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles with the 2.0L engine and six-speed automatic transmission; dealers replace the torque converter free of charge.
At what mileage do 2017 MKZ transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 107,000 miles.
What symptoms show up before the transmission fails on a 2017 MKZ?: Owners report hard jerking between gears, delayed engagement, vibration at idle, and loss of acceleration, often linked to the torque converter weld stud recall.
Has the 2017 MKZ transmission issue caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2017 MKZ shows 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported.