Lincoln MKZ Generation 2 (2013–2016)

Lincoln MKZ Generation 2 (2013–2016) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Lincoln MKZ — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2007–2012 —
Generation 2 2013–2016 —
Generation 3 2017–2020 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the MKZ

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Lincoln 3.5L 6-cylinder 2007–2012 6 models 20

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About this generation

Ford redesigned the Lincoln MKZ for the 2013 model year, presenting its concept model at the 2012 North American International Auto Show and presenting the production version at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The second generation followed the general concept idea released in the model displayed at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, sharing the company's CD4 platform with Fusion and Mondeo. and offering three powertrain options: a 240-horsepower EcoBoost 2-liter four-cylinder (FWD or AWD); a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 (FWD or AWD); and a hybrid system combining the 2-liter power plant with an electric motor.

The MKZ was originally to be released in November 2012, and was subsequently delayed to January along with Fusion production. Release was again held to resolve quality issues, with early production models shipped from the Hermosillo facility to Ford's Flat Rock plant for inspection before shipment to dealerships, an unprecedented move for such an extensive product, insure a better market reception and long term profitability.

Production reached dealerships in sufficient quantities by mid-March 2013. Subsequent model year changes for 2014 were primarily limited to color choices. For 2015, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors and rear view camera became standard. The Black Label trim package was introduced featuring premium interior trim materials including Alcantara on the headliner, visors, and upper trim, luxurious floormats, premium leather seating surfaces with embossed Lincoln logos on the headrests, and featured a leather wrapped instrument panel.

The leather wrapped IP required extensive testing and development to achieve a "discreet" airbag, one without a visible seam, a first for a Ford Motor Company product. Additionally in 2015, the Lincoln MKZ was exported to China to increase overall sales. With the second generation MKZ's complete redesign, Lincoln shifted the MKZ Hybrid's high voltage battery from nickel-hydride to a compact lithium-ion battery pack.

The updated powertrain delivering a higher fuel economy up to 48 mpg US (4.9 to 5.0 L/100 km; 56 to 58 mpg imp ) highway. The second generation MKZ Hybrid was launched in mid-2012, and Lincoln presented the 2013 model at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The hybrid, like the previous-generation MKZ Hybrid, was available for the same price as the non-hybrid model. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rated the 2013 MKZ Hybrid at with the same rating for combined/city/highway cycles.

The 2013 model year 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder FWD automatic MKZ rating is combined, in the city, and on the highway. These ratings allowed the 2013 MKZ Hybrid to become the most fuel-efficient luxury vehicle in the U.S. and improve the fuel economy of the Lexus ES 300h hybrid by 5 mpg -US on the combined cycle. Despite sharing the same powertrain, the 2013 MKZ Hybrid rated 2 mpg -US combined less than its sibling, the second-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid.

The 2017 MKZ Hybrid's EPA rating is in the city, and on the highway. The MKZ received a facelift for model year 2017, presented on November 18, 2015, at the LA Auto Show, featuring redesigned front grille and headlights. The 3.7 L V6 was dropped in favor of a 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 engine unique to Lincoln, producing between 350 and 400 horsepower depending on the drive-train. Trim levels include the standard model, plus Premiere, Select, Reserve and top level Black Label, which is three special appearance packages, a tradition started with the Designer Editions in 1976.

The MKZ offers the "Vineyard" (unique to the MKZ), "Chalet", and "Thoroughbred" theme appearance packages. In continuing with Lincoln tradition, Bridge of Weir "Deepsoft" leather is used for the Select and Reserve trim packages.

Source: Wikipedia — Lincoln MKZ — Second generation (2013), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 63 $10,495 81% 102,307 mi
2016 30 $12,988 100% 86,814 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2013 13 223 Steering, Electrical System, Power Train
2014 14 210 Steering, Electrical System, Service Brakes
2015 11 152 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2016 7 117 Service Brakes, Steering, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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