AI Damage2017 Lincoln MKT: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Lincoln MKT filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and engine and cooling. The maker issued 48 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 48
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 25% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Steering: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:25V827000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The contact stated while driving after the vehicle had been in idling for 4-5 minutes, there was an excessive amount of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal rattling sounds while driving at various speeds.
On 11/10 - 11/11/17, driving from ft myers, fl to knoxville, tn, on I-75, at highway speeds of 55-80 mph, while changing lanes, vehicle would start to steer smoothly either to left or right, and then suddenly the vehicle would surge (dart) more to left or right.
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 1,741 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 17% least complained about).
On average one model year of the MKT has 10 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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…
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- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
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NHTSA lists 48 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, engine and cooling, steering. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (25%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Lincoln MKT?
NHTSA lists 48 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 2017 Lincoln MKT 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 2017 models
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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.