NHTSA has 259 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ[1]. Air bags lead the list with 184 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 184 complaints[2]. Owners describe a warning light that stays on or comes and goes, even after dealer visits and a sensor swap. Some say they were quoted a costly repair, and one owner says the air bags did not deploy in a crash.
- Brakes. 42 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe a soft pedal that sinks a long way before the car slows. Some say a master cylinder replacement did not cure it, and a few describe the car taking longer to stop.
- Wheels. 18 complaints[6]. Owners describe corroding, flaking wheel finish that lets air leak out of the tires. Some say they were told the wheels were outside warranty.
- Engine. 7 complaints[7].
- Electrical System. 7 complaints[8].
- Power Train. 7 complaints[9]. Owners describe harsh shifting, a car that would not shift up, and a limp mode that left one driver in a scary spot.
- Unknown Or Other. 6 complaints[10].
- Structure. 5 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 MKZ is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (21V158), March 2021. About 2,602,668 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module (19V904), December 2019. About 600,166 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Remedy pending
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V024), January 2017. About 654,695 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.[14] - Remedy pending
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V384), May 2016. About 1,892,343 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.[15]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD[17] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 | 9.2% |
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ 4DR SEDAN[18] | 191 in | 72 in | 56 in | 107 in | 3,534 lb |
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 259 | 4 |
| 2008 | 281 | 4 |
| 2009 | 114 | 6 |
| 2010 | 170 | 7 |
| 2011 | 185 | 5 |
| 2012 | 205 | 5 |
| 2013 | 122 | 12 |
| 2014 | 125 | 13 |
| 2015 | 97 | 10 |
| 2016 | 71 | 6 |
| 2017 | 158 | 4 |
| 2018 | 37 | 2 |
| 2019 | 23 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the MKZ show 259 complaints and 4 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 1 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (3) and the most are for 2008 (281)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 MKZ?
The record for this car is dominated by one group. Air bags have 184 complaints[2] out of 259 on file[1]. Brakes come next with 42 complaints[5], and wheels follow with 18[6]. These are unverified owner reports and not sales adjusted, so read them as signals and not as proof. If you are shopping for one, ask about the air bag warning light and check the brake pedal feel and the wheels.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
- Owners filed 259 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Air bags have the most with 184[2], then brakes with 42[5] and wheels with 18[6].
- Does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year data shows 4 recalls[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2007 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
- Complaints are not sales adjusted, so they are only a signal. There are 259 on file[1], and 184 of them name air bags[2]. See the safety and by-year sections for more.
- Are brake problems common on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
- Brakes are the second largest group with 42 complaints[5]. Owners describe a soft or sinking pedal.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 259 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ (14 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 injuries, 2 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 184 complaints name the air bags component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,284). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln MKZ model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKZ FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 42 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the wheels component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,610). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,200). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 110,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 21V158, filed March 10, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V904, filed December 18, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V024, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V384, filed May 31, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKZ AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MKZ 4DR SEDAN: length 191 in, width 72 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,534 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov