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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2LMDJ6JK3DBL38403 · Checked Aug 25, 2026
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2LMDJ6JK3DB•••••• 2013 Lincoln MKZ

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Lincoln MKZ build (4 vs 2).

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99on the model
45builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Engine 1 Power Train 1

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Service Brakes Jun 2023
When braking there is no resistance on the brake pedal and is slow to break. Very scary when it randomly happens when driving and unable to quickly stop!
Power Train Nov 2017
The contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkz. When the contact parked the vehicle, the gear indicator did not display the park position when the vehicle was shut off. The contact must reshift to the park position several times before it the gear position displayed correctly. The contact…
Engine Mar 2016
The contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the low engine pressure warning light illuminated causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not…
Service Brakes Oct 2018
I purchased this car in september 29, 2013, with 3 miles on it. It currently has just over 20,000 miles on it. The brake booster started hissing, squealing, when I depressed the brakes to start the car last week, but I thought it was because I had just washed the car. Now the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2LMDJ6JK3DBL38403 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.