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2017 Lincoln MKZ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 MKZ.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ is a passenger car built around a hybrid powertrain, with manufacturer-specified oil viscosities of 0W-20 or 5W-30 suited to its electrified driveline. Over the model's complaint history spanning 2006 through 2020, the 2017 model year registers 129 owner complaints—placing it well below the 281 logged in 2008 and well above the 2 recorded for 2020, which suggests a middle-tier reliability position in the lineage. Four recalls and an engine-led complaint profile frame the 2017 MKZ as a year that had moved past the platform's rougher early period while still carrying meaningful engine-area concerns for researchers to weigh.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityHybrid VehiclesOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · GAS: 730 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · GAS: 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3909 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MKZ of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.8–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Reserve 3.0T Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.80 sec13.40 sec400 hpAWD
2017Reserve 3.0T Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.70 sec400 hpAWD
2017Hybrid Reserve 2.0H Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec8.70 sec16.60 sec188 hpFWD
20143.7 Sedan 3.7L V66.50 sec14.80 sec300 hpAWD
2014EcoBoost Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2014Hybrid Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec8.80 sec16.70 sec188 hpFWD
20133.7 Sedan 3.7L V66.30 sec14.80 sec300 hpAWD
20133.7 Sedan 3.7L V66.40 sec14.70 sec300 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Hybrid Vehicles of 0W-20 / 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.8
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.6
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.6
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.30 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)3.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs133.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Stage 1: 30 lb.ft
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission52.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.75 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug14.75 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12-1.27 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity5.24 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceGAS: 730 cca
Optional BCI Group Number94R
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceSTART STOP: 800 cca

Service checks

RPM51-65 rpm
RPM46-80 rpm
RPM46-80 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 66
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059 in
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
2142.0 inch lbs.142 in
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
2Back off bolts 360.0 degrees360 degrees
321.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
490.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
324.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs.166 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4+ 270
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2loosen two full turns.
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4180 degrees180 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.; Step 2; 59.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
383.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4180.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
245.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 35,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ sits near the middle of a generation that saw a sharp rise in technical service bulletins (TSBs), peaking at 222 TSBs in 2017 after a gradual climb from 4 TSBs in 2006; this makes 2017 the highest‑TSB year despite a modest recall count of only 4. Complaints, however, rebounded sharply in 2017 to 129 after a low of 63 in 2016, driven primarily by engine issues (47 reports) and power‑train concerns (11 reports), while crash‑related complaints remained low (6) and fire complaints were minimal (3). Earlier years (2007‑2014) exhibited higher recall volumes (up to 14) but fewer complaints, indicating that the 2017 spike reflects emerging reliability problems rather than systemic safety defects. Compared with the subsequent drop in complaints and recalls in 2018‑2020, 2017 appears to be an outlier in an otherwise improving trend, suggesting that the issues were largely addressed after this model year. **Takeaway:** because 2017 shows a notable increase in complaints and the highest TSB count, it is a riskier used‑car choice than later years, and buyers should weigh the potential for engine‑related repairs before committing.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
222
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
129
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 129 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine47
Power Train11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Service Brakes7
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System4
Steering3
Unknown Or Other3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V390000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque ConverterReported 11/06/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

18V167000Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarReported 12/03/2018

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. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 222 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 545042026-01-16Exterior LightingSome 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
TSB 25-23952025-08-27EngineThis article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles…
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 MKZ take?

Hybrid Vehicles of Hybrid Vehicles: 0W-20 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C947-A or equivalent. Non-Hybrid Vehicles: 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 MKZ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.