Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Lincoln MKS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Lincoln MKS has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 141 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V621000 Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V812000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V340000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V040000 Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V270000 Child Safety Lock may become Deactivated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V227000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack And Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 141 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 141 complaints, owners report 7 injuries and 18 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Lincoln MKS is challenged by significant recall history concerning the fuel system and steering. Numerous complaints about the steering and electrical system emphasize reliability issues. Potential buyers should consider consistent maintenance and watch for known faults to prevent serious, costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel delivery system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Replace brake pads
- Inspect exhaust system
- Rotate and balance tires
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace spark plugs
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Fuel odor inside vehicle
- Electrical component failures
- Hard starting
- Unresponsive steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Lincoln MKS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.