Model year 2015 · Large Cars

2015 Lincoln MKS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lincoln MKS at 20–22 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

20–22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lincoln dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Lincoln MKS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKS, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 16V621000 Reported Aug 25, 2016

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 16S31)
Units affected: 77,502 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting

NHTSA 15V605000 Reported Sep 28, 2015

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 15S26)
Units affected: 203 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Parking brake

NHTSA 15V464000 Reported Jul 24, 2015

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 15C07)
Units affected: 7,165 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Lincoln MKS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Lincoln MKS EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
MKS AWD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/25/20 mpg	$3,350	450
MKS AWD	3.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/26/21 mpg	$3,200	425
MKS FWD	3.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/28/22 mpg	$3,050	402

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Lincoln MKS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Lincoln MKS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional
2015 Lincoln MKS 4 DR FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.3%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Lincoln MKS owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln MKS, most recently on Sep 14, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Lincoln MKS complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	5
Electrical system	4
Power train	3
Air bags	2
Back over prevention	2
Fuel/propulsion system	2
Steering	2
Structure: Body	2
Unknown or other	2
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Urea injection system (def)	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lincoln MKS model years

Lincoln MKS by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2016 MKS	19–20 mpg	0	3	5/5

All Lincoln MKS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lincoln models

2015 Lincoln MKC 2015 Lincoln MKT 2015 Lincoln MKX 2015 Lincoln MKZ 2015 Lincoln Navigator

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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