2017 Lincoln MKZ · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 50owner reports
- 60,063median miles
- $7,103median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 4, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
89 of the 137 complaints on this car are about the engine. 50 of those describe misfire, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 MKZ.
Tick what matches of 50 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (9 reports), the ignition coils (7 reports) and the sensor (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
What owners paid
14 of the 50 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,618 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 38,500 and 80,000 miles, from the 28 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Coolant intrusion into cylinders 2&3 causing misfire at 126,000 miles. Car lost coolant without warning and started overheating. Took to West Herr Lincoln in Buffalo NY and they said car needs new engine, Lincoln wont cover or help me with repair. I owe ally $16,000 on this car still.”
Filed Aug 27, 2025 · 126,000 miles
“Ford have a Huge problem with the 2.0 ecoboost. Where coolant pass through the cylinder and make engine mix oil and coolant. Ford have a thousand of claim about this and still doesnât have any solution and they make customer pay everything”
Filed May 30, 2025
“Internal engine failure causing coolant to leak into the cylinders. Have been advised that a new engine is necessary. Car warranty has expired due to age. Mileage is 53,042.”
Filed Oct 21, 2024
“Coil head caked in oil causing misfire due to valve guideseals in left side cylinder head leaking see attached documentation”
Filed Oct 19, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 50 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 40 reports