Ford Mustang GT vs Lincoln MKZ
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Mustang GT | Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 836 | 2,025 |
| Model years covered | 1996–2006 | 2007–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 74 | 165 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 53 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.2% | 13.2% |
Ford Mustang GT by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
205
24.5%
Airbags
130
15.6%
Electrical System
94
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
64
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
53
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
50
6.0%
Brakes
48
5.7%
Body & Structure
40
4.8%
Lincoln MKZ by year
What breaks
Airbags
674
33.3%
Brakes
292
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
178
8.8%
Electrical System
122
6.0%
Steering
114
5.6%
Other & Unspecified
101
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
94
4.6%
Wheels
84
4.1%