Model-year record
2020 Lincoln MKZ
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Complaints filed
3
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23
EPA estimate
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (33% of 3 reports), followed by steering (33%).
Share of all 3 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11433686.
Individual complaint reports(3)
Showing the 3 most recent reportsUnknown Or OtherJan 2026 · ODI 11712156Details +Close −
While driving at freeway speed, my fully closed panoramic moon roof exploded with me and my 5 year old son in the car. Thankfully, the interior shade was closed so no shards of glass fell inside. It sounded like a gunshot and I have front and rear view dash cam video with audio of the incident. You can see glass flying off the back of the car that could have easily damaged another vehicle if one happened to be close enough. I have been without my car for almost three months as it sits in a glass repair shop waiting for a part that is supposedly nationally back ordered. The Lincoln dealership wouldn't even help me. They just pointed me straight to the glass shop while adamantly saying a rock must have hit the top of my car to cause the damage.
- Reported
- Jan 2026
- Incident date
- Nov 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SteeringJun 2025 · ODI 11666748Details +Close −
My daughter almost killed herself in the car at [XXX]; the steering wheel and wheels got stuck. She's stuck at [XXX] close by [XXX] in the middle of the road, She's already called the mechanic and towing company and his assistant so I can get to work. The car is under my name [XXX] . Car was towed to a mechanic shop. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Reported
- Jun 2025
- Incident date
- Jun 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemSep 2021 · ODI 11433686Details +Close −
[XXX] came out to his vehicle and rear seats and seat belts were melted from interior part of the seats. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Reported
- Sep 2021
- Incident date
- Sep 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls(1)
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Back Over Prevention · 25V442000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 | 39 | 41 |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 | 31 | 24 |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 | 29 | 23 |
| MKZ FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| MKZ AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 | 26 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Lincoln MKZ: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
Owners filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Lincoln MKZ. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (33% of complaints) and steering (33%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Lincoln MKZ between 20 and 41 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.