Trim Report

Lincoln MKZ Premiere2016

Includes:MKZ|Premiere
$1,250
Starting From
81
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 81 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,250
Max $26,981
From $1,250
Fresh
Safety

7 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

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Where to Find Lincoln MKZ Premiere

Location data for all 2016 Lincoln MKZ trims combined

32States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

Lincoln MKZ Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Lincoln MKZ trims

Elevated

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ has a elevated safety risk profile with 7 recall campaigns and 59 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

7
Recalls
59
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
19V6320002019-29-08
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V1670002018-12-03
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V6180002015-01-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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20V1770002020-23-03
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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23V1620002023-10-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V7750002023-17-11
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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20E0250002020-24-04
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 59 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKZ. STEERING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Steering8
02Service Brakes6
03Air Bags6
04Electrical System5
05Unknown Or Other5
59 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Lincoln MKZ Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Lincoln MKZ trims

20–40mpg combined
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17-41city
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24-39hwy
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$1,100-$2,200/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2016 Lincoln MKZ returns 20–40 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
MKZ Hybrid FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
40mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
41 city39 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean
MKZ FWD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average
MKZ AWD - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average
MKZ FWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average
MKZ AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.7L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Premiere Worth It?

Common questions about the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Premiere

How does the Premiere compare to other Lincoln MKZ trims?

with 81 listings tracked, the Premiere sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Lincoln MKZ lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Lincoln MKZ page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Premiere?

Budget for standard Premiere maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 7 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Lincoln MKZ Premiere?

The best model year for the Lincoln MKZ Premiere comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Lincoln MKZ overview.

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