Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
After a year with the purchasing dealer we are still having on-going electrical issues with the vehicle. Apple Sync, voice control. Still have issues with rims pitting after only less than 10,000 miles on the vehicle. Bolt rusting on under carriage. Film on back window. Lincoln Corporate has been following this case for a year now and my rep is Mr. Dehane Davis. This file is still open at Lincoln Corporate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. While driving 25 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle pulled to the right or left intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to grand ledge Ford Lincoln (6080 e saginaw hwy, grand ledge, mi 48837, [phone]) where it was test driven. The dealer did not find any failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to lafontaine Ford of lansing (5103 s cedar st, lansing, mi 48911, [phone]) where it was test driven. The dealer confirmed that the alignment was uneven. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 18V167000(steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 24864137. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
-The front bumper of the car is nearly coming off. This is attached by a "bra" covering the front bumper and if not on the whole front bumper would fall off. The tires/rims are also nearly run down and need to be replaced. -This is caused me great concern when transporting my children as a divorced father to and from the other party's premise. At every turn I believe the bumper may fall off or one of the tires. -UNKNOWN -UNKNOWN -This problem has been happening for at least a year, and I would like for the (front bumper) of the vehicle to be replaced along with four (tires/rims) at the earliest.
I brought my 2016 MKZ in for a Safety Recall on front brake hoses. I was told that the lug nuts were swollen and would have to be replaced and would cost 166.27. Had to do it to have the brake hoses replaced. They were replaced with the same type of aluminum lug nuts. This defective type lug nut has been a problem for over 10 years yet nothing has been done to change it. Luckily I didn't have a flat tire I couldn't have changed.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while having the front passenger's side tire changed due to a flat, the lug nuts were difficult to remove. The contact stated that extra effort and energy was needed to remove the lug nuts to replace the tire. The dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was a known issue. The contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while her husband was inspecting the vehicle, he was unable to remove the lug nuts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, where they cut the lug nuts off. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that in the event of a blowout, the tire would not be able to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
We have swollen lug nuts on our vehicle. We are unable to rotate our tires and our service technician states they all need to be replaced. They state the "outer shell is swelling". The vehicle is available for inspection. This is a safety concern since the lug nuts can break. No warning lamps or messages are shown. These were professional inspected by a trained technician at Chapel Hill Tire located at 502 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill NC 27516. [phone]
Original owner of 2013 Lincoln MKZ discovered on 6/27/14 at 15896 miles a bulge on the sidewall of the right rear p245/40 r19 pirelli pzero nero tire. Same owner/vehicle on 4/2/15 at 27600 miles another bulge on the sidewall of the left front tire. Each tire was immediately replaced at owners expense prior to catastrophic failure. The tires did not strike a curb or experience any unusual or harsh roads. The owner was not informed by the tire store of this safercar form and action, hence the delay of this entry.
NHTSA investigations
Tire valve cracking
On October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international…
Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln MKZ years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (32), 2007 (19), 2013 (7), 2014 (7) and 2009 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 11% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Lincoln MKZ wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Lincoln MKZ model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Lincoln MKZ wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles; 46% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rim (7 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (6).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.