AI DamageLincoln MKT: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lincoln MKT across 4 model years: 38 owner complaints and 69 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 45% of all complaints
- 2 Backover prevention 39% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 5% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 5% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 5% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 3% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 3% of all complaints
- Structure: 17 complaints (45% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Backover prevention: 15 complaints (39% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 68.
- Steering: 2 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Suspension: 2 complaints (5% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2013–2016
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2010–2012
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2010–2019
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2011–2019
- automatic, 6-speed 2010–2019
Drive: AWD, FWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 17 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 15 | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 68 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 32 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the sun visor failed to open because the rubber detached.
While driving on an Oklahoma turnpike, the driver-side B-pillar trim applique broke loose from my vehicle, slammed into my rear window, and shattered it. Nearly all of the broken trim, with the exception of the small portion still attached to the electrical wiring, flew backward into oncoming traffic and toward other…
While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving abnormally rough. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that all four tires had cracks in the center tread. The contact stated that some of the cracks were excessive.
The windshield wiper vent screen had deteriorated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were on back order.
No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 25E08 – Supplement #1 Certain 2016 – 2019 Model Year Lincoln…
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes…
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal…
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an…
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,…
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely…
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the…
- Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission and built on 2-Nov-2015 and through…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2019 Lincoln MKT | The Weird Luxury Station Wagon No One Cares Aboutamount per author: 250,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Buy or Bye: 2010–2019 Lincoln MKT — 365 HP... and It Looks Like a Hearse!amount per author: 14,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
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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 2026-11-04.