2017 Lincoln MKZ · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

40owner reports
78,000median miles
$7,700median quote
3involved a crash

Newest report Sep 4, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

81 of the 137 complaints on this car are about the engine. 40 of those describe engine failure. Only misfire is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 40 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (40 reports) and the short block or long block (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

11 of the 40 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,476 to $8,000.

$2,476$7,700$8,000

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 85,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.

120

322

623

424

1525

1126

What owners wrote

“Faulty engine, head gasket failure and needing total engine replace at 83,000 miles”
Filed Jan 13, 2026 · 83,000 miles

“Leasing a 2017 Mkz with total engine failure due to coolant leaking into the engine. Other issues are evolving, while unable to get it fixed”
Filed Sep 5, 2025

“Lemon Was sold a car with a class action lawsuit in progress, still was leased to me stuck with payments with a blown engine. Now can't even open it”
Filed Aug 30, 2025

“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

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 3 of 40 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.