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2011 LINCOLN MKZ Safety Overview

The 2011 LINCOLN MKZ has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Steering:electric power assist system

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for LINCOLN MKZ owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2011 LINCOLN MKZ 21V158000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 21V158000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/10/2021
2011 LINCOLN MKZ 19V001000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registere...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V001000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/7/2019
2011 LINCOLN MKZ 18V775000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Linc...

If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V775000: If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/1/2018
2011 LINCOLN MKZ 16V384000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-20...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 16V384000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/31/2016
2011 LINCOLN MKZ 15V340000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without ...

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V340000: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/2/2015

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.