2009 Lincoln Mks Problems
The 2009 Lincoln MKS has 56 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with brake system issues dominating owner reports. Based on 56 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Brake System the most reported area.
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This 2009 Lincoln Mks has 56 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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2009 Lincoln Mks Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2009 Lincoln Mks trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2009 Lincoln Mks Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2009 Lincoln MKS 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release)Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated11.8% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
11.8% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
LINCOLN MKS 2009 has 56 NHTSA complaints, with brake system issues (20 complaints) and airbag malfunctions (8) being top concerns. One recall exists. Buyers should inspect brakes and check recall status before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Mks
- Model year
- 2009
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 56
- Crash-related complaints
- 4
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 24
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2009 Lincoln Mks problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Hydraulic
Airbag Malfunctions
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Hydraulic, Airbag Malfunctions. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2009 Lincoln Mks?
The 2009 Lincoln MKS has a low confidence level due to limited data, but the high number of brake-related complaints warrants caution. Buyers should prioritize a thorough brake inspection and check for open recalls before purchasing.
Brake system failures and unintended acceleration pose serious safety risks, while airbag malfunctions can compromise occupant protection.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious buyers willing to invest in pre-purchase inspections and potential repairs.
May Want to Avoid
Safety-conscious buyers or those seeking a trouble-free ownership experience should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2009 Lincoln Mks
Inspection Focus
- Inspect brake lines, master cylinder, and ABS module for leaks or faults.
- Check airbag system warning lights and recall status.
- Test drive for unintended acceleration symptoms.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the entire brake system, including hydraulic components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and airbag repairs.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2009 Lincoln MKS shows 56 total complaints, with the brake system accounting for 20 complaints and hydraulic issues for 11. Airbag malfunctions (8 complaints) and unintended acceleration (7 complaints) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Only one model year (2009) was analyzed, so no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: The single recall indicates a known issue, but the low recall count does not rule out other defects.
- Brake system received 20 complaints, the highest of any component.
- Hydraulic issues accounted for 11 complaints within the brake system.
- Airbag malfunctions were reported in 8 complaints.
- Brake system failures, including hydraulic issues.
- Airbag malfunctions that may prevent deployment.
- Unintended acceleration incidents.
Full breakdown
All 2009 Lincoln Mks complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Lincoln Mks. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Lincoln Mks. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The brakes keep failing on my 09 Lincoln mks. It has happen 4 times. Each time 4 different shops said the brake booster, abs system or master cylinder is bad. Have replaced each time and it will last 6 months and it the brakes will go bad again. A few times I was in traffic and c…
Water pump failure.
AS I WAS DRVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING OR NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE MOTOR WAS BLOWN AT 86,000 MILES AFTER BUYING IT AT 66,000 MILES FROM LEXUS OF LINCOLN. THE DEALER IN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED HIS WIFE THE DRIVER WAS AT A STOPPED SIGN AND WHILE PRECEDING INTO THE INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS A FIRE WAS STARTED. HOWEV…
I GOT IN MY VEHICLE 1 MORNING AND NOTICED KNOCKING ONCE I STARTED IT. A VERY LIGHT KNOCK. I IMMEDIATELY KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I CHECKED AND CHANGED MY OIL. THE OIL WAS MILKY AND I SUSPECTED THAT COOLANT WAS BEING MIXED WITH OIL. I HAVE ALWAYS GOT MY OIL CHANGED WHEN REQUI…
STEERING WHEEL WONT ADJUST AND WILL NOT MOVE AND THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN YOU START VEHICLE.
I SEE LINCOLN MKZ HAVE RECALLS ON SEAT BELT TENSIONER. WELL MY LINCOLN MKS HAS A SEAT BELT TENSIONER THAT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. HAVE YOU HAD ANYONE COMPLAIN ABOUT LINCOLN MKS FOR THAT PROBLEM.
FAULTY DOOR LOCKS : THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOB ON MKS MODEL IN WEATHER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 70 DEGREES AND IT POSES A SAFETY HAZARD IF CHILDREN ARE IN THE CAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE CAR USING THE FOB OR KEYLESS ENTRY THE FEEDBACK IS A RAPID UNLOCK/RE-LOCK, …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER MOVED FROM AUTO TO AUTO/MANUAL MODE INDEPENDENTLY. WOLTZ & WIND FORD (LOCATED AT 2100 WASHINGTON PIKE, CARNEGIE, PA 15106, (866) 384-2889) WAS CONTACTED AND A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT…
BREAKS ON LONDON MKS 2009, THE BREAKS ON THIS CAR CONTINUER TO HAVE PROBLEMS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MULTIPLE SHOPS AND NO-ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BREAKS, ROTOR, CHECKED BREAK LINE AND THEY ARE ALL GOOD AND CONTINUE TO GREASE THE CALIPER PINS. B…
REAR DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSIN COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. ALSO ON THE ELECTRICAL END, THE POWER LOCKS RATTLE TO THE OPEN & CLOSE POSITION CONSTANTLY ON DRIVERS SIDE & REAR PASSENGER SIDE .
FROM DAY ONE MY SUNROOF HAS LEAKED ON PASSENGER SIDE AFTER RAINING, I HAVE UNCLOGGED THE (2) DRAINS AT THE SUNROOF........DOORS HOLD WATER FROM DAY ONE......WHAT IS GOING ON HERE???
IN 2016 WE WERE NOTIFIED OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. LINCOLN CANNOT SUPPLY ME A FIX BY DATE. I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE SAYING IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE CANNOT SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. SINCE MY WIFE SUFFERS FROM VERTIGO WE CANNOT MAKE ANY LONG TRIPS. AS A SIDE …
THE TELESCOPING FEATURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A GEAR INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN THAT IS KNOWN TO FAIL IN THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY CONCERNS IF THE STEERING WHEELS NEEDS TO BE RAISED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. THE FAILURE OF THE TELESCOPING GEAR PR…
TSS/OSS FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I CONTINUED TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLES RPM'S INCREASED, BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. THEN THE TRANSMISSION SLAMMED INTO GEAR AND MADE T…
TAKATA RECAL.L I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY 2009 LINCOLN MKS IN JULY OF 2016. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY MORE INFO. FROM FORD. I CHECK WITH THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX. RECALL NOTICE IS 16S26/NHTSA. RECALL 16V-384. WHEN WILL IT BE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE. NO AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAIN…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REDESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF…
VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF, IF ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING. MY MOM DIED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IN APRIL 2013 AFTER SHE FAILED TO STOP THE ENGINE WITH THE MANUAL SHUT OFF BUTTON. SHE WAS FOUND IN HER BEDROOM, WHICH IS NEXT TO THE GARAGE. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Lincoln Mks.
Safety recalls
2009 Lincoln Mks recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Lincoln Mks. The single recall indicates a known issue, but the low recall count does not rule out other defects. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Questions
2009 Lincoln Mks buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2009 Lincoln Mks reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 56 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2009 Lincoln MKS has a low confidence level due to limited data, but the high number of brake-related complaints warrants caution. Buyers should prioritize a thorough brake inspection and check for open recalls before purchasing. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lincoln Mks?▾
#1: Brake System (20 complaints). #2: Hydraulic (11 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Lincoln Mks?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Lincoln Mks?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2009 Lincoln Mks, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 56 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Lincoln Mks have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2009 Lincoln Mks. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. The single recall indicates a known issue, but the low recall count does not rule out other defects. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2009 Lincoln Mks?▾
The 2009 Lincoln MKS has a low confidence level due to limited data, but the high number of brake-related complaints warrants caution. Buyers should prioritize a thorough brake inspection and check for open recalls before purchasing. Brake system failures and unintended acceleration pose serious safety risks, while airbag malfunctions can compromise occupant protection. Pay extra attention to Brake System during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mks reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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