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2016 Lincoln

MKZ Hybrid FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Lincoln MKZ: best and worst years
2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD (photo 1 of 2)

Photo of a related trim of this model (2017); you're viewing the 2016.

2017 photoNavigator84CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
227 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
39.5 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 0.5 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
194 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,827 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
61
Reported injuries
6

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING16%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • AIR BAGS12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES12%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 75 total.

Lincoln MKZ: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • RQ22004opened Aug 8, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • RQ19005opened Dec 19, 2019STRUCTURE:BODY

    Door Latch Failures

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.