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Lincoln MKT Electrical problems by year

29 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lincoln MKT's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Electrical recalls

Latest MKT electrical complaints

2012 Lincoln MKTSteeringElectrical system

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.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11772672
2014 Lincoln MKTElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not serviceable. There was no explanation provided. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. After researching the failure, the contact discovered that the failure might be associated with an undisclosed wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the...

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wiring harness was on back order from the manufacturer. The contact indicated that a co-worker received the same response from a different dealer after experiencing the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11730115
2016 Lincoln MKTElectrical systemEngine & coolingDriver assistance

The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Back over preventionNHTSA 11702945
2013 Lincoln MKTElectrical system

I applied my hazards when pulling over and once it was safe to resume, I went to turn off my hazards and they would not turn off. I tried shutting off the vehicle and restarting but nothing was clearing it. The button was not stuck either. After about 20 mins of driving with the hazards, I tried the button again and the hazards shut off. I believe there is an issue with the front control panel.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11555955
2011 Lincoln MKTSteeringElectrical system

my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11532942
2015 Lincoln MKTSteeringElectrical system

Just like all the other cars made by ford on their platform the power steering locked up while driving. Cause a near fatal accident.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11416349
2013 Lincoln MKTElectrical system

Door is ajar light fails intermittently. This causes the interior lights to come on which is very dangerous and blinding driver. When driving the interior lights come on blinding me temporarily.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11413864
2014 Lincoln MKTElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

The backup camera frequently stops working, which greatly reduces rearward visibility and compromises safety. Recalls have been issued for other lincoln models for this same issue but not the 2014 mkt.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11387839
2014 Lincoln MKTElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkt. While operating the vehicle, the radio climate temperature control panel randomly activated and erroneously change modes. The failure prevented the front windshield from being defrosted. The vehicle was taken to biener ford in great neck the service representative said nothing can be done because their was no part replacement, for this issue. The issue happened everyday weather its in motion or in idle . The failure occurs on climate control as well. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11384461
2014 Lincoln MKTSuspensionElectrical system

1-Head light front right side is working 5 min and closed direct I go mechanic is not funded any problem 2- my car have 2 recall I going delar premier 152 58th st brooklyn ny 11220 and side I just make 1 recall number 20e01 powertrain control module reprogramming other recall number 20v072 rear suspension toe link replacement becuse delar tell me not have part and tell me coming back after 3 month why I see recall and dealer not have part and not fixed please I need help see attach is bill for just 1 recall dealr doit other one no need maked I used car is very bad suspension rear and I see dealer dont care customer

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11344010
2013 Lincoln MKTElectrical system

Cover securing engine start/stop button popped off and start/stop button was pulled into the dash.. Can reach button only by fishing around in dash through access opening. Secured button somewhat with bungee cord but button still inch or more in dash. Obviously installed under excessive tension. Notified lincoln but advised it was not an assembly issue. Dealer estimate to repair - $645. Vehicle has not not been in an accident and start/stop button has had only normal wear. Vehicle mileage 68,000. Believe this is major safety issue which lincoln should repair.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11343223
2018 Lincoln MKTElectrical systemDriver assistance

Navigator system, bluetooth system, are disconnected all the time, in the middle of any trip.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11323246
2010 Lincoln MKTSteeringSuspensionElectrical system

Although the warning was displayed, I was not aware that my car only had an electronic power steering. This type of issue is one that can truly cause a serious accident should one is driving when their power steering go out. The power steering on this car stops more than just your steering wheel and I for one think that there needs to be a recall. It's a good thing that I was parked and glad because my daughter was with me.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Electrical systemNHTSA 11310589
2014 Lincoln MKTElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkt. While operating the vehicle, the radio climate temperature control panel randomly activated and erroneously change modes. The failure prevented the front windshield from being defrosted. The vehicle was taken to south hills lincoln (2760 washington rd, pittsburgh, pa), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 11281277
2014 Lincoln MKTTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Transmission was replaced now speedometer is 10 miles faster than the speed of the car lincoln doesnt know how to fix it.When car turns on the radio will put the heat all the way up in 80 degree weather and when you try to adjust it goes back up to hi heat

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11270213

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