Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
2010-2019 · 10 model years
Lincoln MKT Problems by year
Owners have filed 299 complaints about the Lincoln MKT across 10 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (70), while 2017, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 299
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
MKT complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common MKT problems
Lincoln MKT recalls 14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the...
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an...
Latest MKT complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
My 33,000 miles 2012 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost previously received a software-only update for Federal Safety Recall 15S18 (NHTSA Campaign 15V340). The Power Steering Assist Fault dash light has shown up on a trip out of town making it now completely unable to drive safely on the street. We took it to an independent mechanic who determined various codes of U3000, and UO428. The software update failed to protect the vehicle's electronic power steering system. The steering gear has now suffered a total internal...
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electronic failure at only 33,000 miles, completely disabling the power steering. The vehicle is actively throwing hard internal fault codes U3000 and U0428 congruent to the recall. Ford's safety recall remedy was completely ineffective, creating a severe, immediate low-speed crash hazard.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKT. 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. Additionally, the B-pillar trims on the driver and passenger side doors were slightly detached, causing the top section of the trim to detach upon opening the door. The dealer was contacted and confirmed the recall remedy was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
ISubject: Urgent Safety Complaint - Delayed Recall Repair, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Driver-Side B-Pillar Trim Applique To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this complaint regarding the prolonged failure to obtain a recall repair for my 2019 Lincoln MKT through Bill Knight Lincoln in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding this recall have gone well beyond what I consider a reasonable timeframe and have resulted in a serious safety incident, ongoing inconvenience, and concerns about additional damage to my...
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vehicle. In December 2025, I received notification that my vehicle was subject to a recall involving the B-pillar trim appliques located behind the front doors on both sides of the vehicle. More than ten months later, approaching eleven months, Bill Knight Lincoln continues to tell me that the necessary replacement parts are unavailable. Unfortunately, this is not simply a matter of waiting for a repair. 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 vehicles. This created an extremely dangerous situation for me and potentially for other motorists. The incident could have resulted in a serious collision or injury. What makes the dealership's continued explanation particularly troubling is that I independently called Bill Knight Lincoln and inquired about purchasing the same replacement part as an ordinary retail customer. During that call, I was told the part was available, and I was quoted a price. This directly conflicts with the repeated statements I have received when attempting to have my recalled vehicle repaired. I believe this discrepancy warrants investigation and a clear explanation.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: Nokian One HT, Tire Size: 255/45/R20, DOT Number: T431312. 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 vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where the tires were purchased, and all four tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 103,937.
The electronic power steering motor has quit working. This is a $1,000 part to be replaced. Almost every other Ford\Lincoln vehicles have had this part recalled. Eventhough Ford knows this part will fail, they failed to include all vehicles with this terrible piece of equipment. It has caused me to lose my pilot car business,due to the cost of replacement.
Questions about the Lincoln MKT
Which Lincoln MKT years have the most problems?
Which Lincoln MKT years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Lincoln MKT problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (102), body, doors & structure (51), driver assistance (35) most often.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKT have?
NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Lincoln MKT model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data