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This 2010 Lincoln Mks has 51 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2010 Lincoln Mks Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2010 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. 3 trims analysed.
2010 Lincoln Mks Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial 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 2010 has 51 NHTSA complaints, with steering defects (15) and unintended acceleration (10) as top issues. No recalls were issued. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Mks
- Model year
- 2010
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 51
- Crash-related complaints
- 8
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- 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 2010 Lincoln Mks problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Unintended Acceleration, Engine Problems. 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 2010 Lincoln Mks?
The 2010 Lincoln MKS may be worth considering if priced low, but buyers should be aware of steering and acceleration complaints. Pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended.
Steering defects and unintended acceleration complaints can affect safety and repair costs, making pre-purchase inspection critical.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious buyers willing to accept higher risk and invest in thorough inspections.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free ownership experience or those sensitive to steering and acceleration issues should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2010 Lincoln Mks
Inspection Focus
- Inspect steering system for any play or noise.
- Check for any history of unintended acceleration incidents.
- Review engine performance and check for stalling or hesitation.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect steering system for defects.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for steering, engine, and transmission.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
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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 2010 Lincoln MKS shows 51 complaints, with steering defects (15) and unintended acceleration (10) as the most reported issues. No recalls were issued for this model year. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With 51 complaints and no recalls, the 2010 MKS has a moderate complaint count compared to other years, but data for other years is not provided.
Recall context: Zero recalls means no known safety defects were officially identified, but complaints still warrant caution.
- Steering defects account for 15 of 51 total complaints.
- Unintended acceleration accounts for 10 complaints.
- Engine problems account for 8 complaints.
- Steering Defects (15 complaints)
- Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints)
- Engine Problems (8 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2010 Lincoln Mks complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Lincoln Mks. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 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 2010 Lincoln Mks. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem…
There have been 2 separate incidents involving a front collision at high speeds. Both times, the air bags did not deploy as they should have. The 2nd incident was today. The car is now totaled. The impact Both times should have deployed the air bags. My son was injured today due …
The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.
My car will intermittently (more times than not) lose its power steering assist, making it almost impossible for me to drive. I've had the car looked at, replaced the rack and pinion assembly, put on new tires, ran a diagnostic, and the car still lacks power steering most of the …
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that upon placing her vehicle into park(P), the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The engine then failed to restart after the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed t…
exhaust manifold leaks gas fumes into the cabin via a/c
I STARTED MY CAR AND THE ERROR "POWER STEERING FAILURE" CAME ON, I WAS COMPLETELY UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND I CAN'T TURN IT AT ALL. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WERE DRI…
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT. TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER 3 TIMES---COMPUTER RESET FIRST TIME; SECOND TIME CAME UP 'ELECTRICAL ISSUE'. THIRD TIME COMPUTER SAID REPLACE RACK AND PINION. CAR PURCHASED AS CPO IN 2013 FROM ROCHESTER, MN DEALERSHIP WITH 17000 MILES. SEVEN YEARS LATER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER GENGRAS FORD (225 NEW BRITAI…
THE ELECTRICAL POWER ASSISTED STEERING FAILED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS UNIT CEASES OPERATION, IT ALSO AFFECTS THE VEHICLE POWER TRAIN BY SHUTTING DOWN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING, IT SEEMS. WHEN THE ELECTRICAL ASSIST STOP WORKING, THE VEHICLE IS EXTRE…
TIRE WENT FLAT AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I COULD NOT EVEN DRIVE IT TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION ON THE SPARE TIRE AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. SAFETY RECALL ON 2011 AND NEWER BUT NOT ON 2010 - THIS CAR HAS A DANGEROUS POWER STEERING UNIT AND YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE A CAR THAT'S IN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 25 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUM…
WHILE DRIVING, ON RT. 264 THE EPAS STEERING TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. MY WIFE HAD TO FIGHT TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO GREAT THAT I HAD TO TAKE OVER FROM MY WIFE. IT TOOK ALL MY EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CRESCENT FORD (100 OLD WINSTON RD, HIGH POINT, NC 27265, 33…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDE…
2010 LINCOLN MKS POWER STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION, DID THIS 5 TIMES . HAD TO TURN CAR OFF TURN STEERING VERY HARD A COUPLE TIMES AND THEN RESTART POWER STEERING RETURNED. LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED 10/31/2010
TAKATA RECALL. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT SINCE MAY OF 2018. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO C…
DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A LOUD WHIRLING SOUND THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT THE EXHAUST. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TURBO CHARGER. THEN I HAD THEM REPLACED THREE MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MY CAR LOST POWER. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT …
TAKATA RECALL. I GOT A NOTICE THAT MY 2010 LINCOLN MKX HAS TAKATA AIR BAGS INSTALLED AND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT MAY KILL THE PERSONS IN THE CAR..
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Lincoln Mks.
Safety recalls
2010 Lincoln Mks recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Lincoln Mks. Zero recalls means no known safety defects were officially identified, but complaints still warrant caution. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2010 Lincoln Mks buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2010 Lincoln Mks reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 51 owner complaints, 8 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2010 Lincoln MKS may be worth considering if priced low, but buyers should be aware of steering and acceleration complaints. Pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended. 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 2010 Lincoln Mks?▾
#1: Steering Defects (15 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Lincoln Mks?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Lincoln Mks?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2010 Lincoln Mks, NHTSA complaints include 8 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 51 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Lincoln Mks have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2010 Lincoln Mks in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2010 Lincoln Mks?▾
The 2010 Lincoln MKS may be worth considering if priced low, but buyers should be aware of steering and acceleration complaints. Pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended. Steering defects and unintended acceleration complaints can affect safety and repair costs, making pre-purchase inspection critical. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects 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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