AI Damage2006 Lincoln Mark LT: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 31
- involving a crash
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 19% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 13% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 10% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- Engine: 6 complaints (19% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 6 complaints (19% of all).
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Steering: 4 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 31 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I picked up my truck from dealership for recall and warranty issues. Drove an hour and a half, parked my car. Returned home that hour and a half, came to a complete stop at a traffic light,close to home. While I was stopped the truck accelerated, now with both feet on the brake, I still hit the car ahead of me.
While driving 60 mph a car made a left in front of our vehicle hitting us. I had a passenger in the truck with me. The front airbags on the other vehicle went off, while ours failed to do so. Nether the passenger or driver's airbags went off.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brake was applied on the vehicle. However, the vehicle accelerated, causing the vehicle to collide with a garage door, causing substantial damage to the door. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated on 6/16/2006,while stopped, the engine began reving, making a sound (whua, whua, whua, whumph), and then lunged forward. At the same time the breaks failed. There have been 20 occurances, including 6 accidents.
The contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel tank could be filled. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers occasionally operated independently.
Brake line located next to steering column is so close the steering column rubbed and wore a hole into the brake line causing brake failure.
The fail safe engine light comes on when driving at any speed or when the fuel gage gets low. I have to turn my truck off, wait a few minutes , then turn it back on for it to cooperate correctly. While the light is on it drives sluggishly.
While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact lost all brake and power steering functionality. The vehicle was repaired and diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 144,000. The vin was not available.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,740 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 18% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Mark LT has 10 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 31, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 31. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (16%), vibration (16%), steering or power steering problems (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.