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2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 447 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
43 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD?
EPA figures for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD?
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Lincoln MKZ AWD (2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.