Lincoln MKT years to avoid (and the best years)
274 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 7 model years, 2010 to 2019. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 274complaints
- 13recalls
- 6reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 3reported injuries
Which Lincoln MKT years should you avoid?
No Lincoln MKT model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Lincoln MKT year has 27 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2013 (69), 2010 (65) and 2014 (54).
What are the best Lincoln MKT years?
The Lincoln MKT years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2019 (16), 2011 (19) and 2015 (24). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 0.6× | 4 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Backup camera |
| 2015 | 24 | 0.9× | 6 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Backup camera |
| 2014 | 54 | 2.0× | 4 | 2 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Body and structure |
| 2013 | 69 | 2.6× | 7 | 1 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Steering |
| 2012 | 27 | 1.0× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2011 | 19 | 0.7× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2010 | 65 | 2.4× | 0 | 1 | 0 | Some concerns to check | Steering |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 84 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Steering, suspension & tires42 (50%)
- Engine & powertrain22 (26%)
- Structure & body9 (11%)
- Other systems5 (6%)
- Brakes3 (4%)
Recalls (13)
Structure · 25V827000 · Dec 2025 · model year 2019
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V695000 · Oct 2025 · model years 2015, 2019
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 24V951000 · Dec 2024 · model year 2019
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 20V072000 · Feb 2020 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 18V548000 · Aug 2018 · model year 2019
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 16V621000 · Aug 2016 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 15V812000 · Dec 2015 · model year 2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Safety · 15V476000 · Jul 2015 · model year 2015
The vehicles do not have the seats and restraints that they were intended to have. Unrestrained or improperly restrained occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Safety · 15V464000 · Jul 2015 · model year 2015
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 15V340000 · Jun 2015 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Electrical system · 15V172000 · Mar 2015 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Transmission · 14V393000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2013, 2014
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fuel system · 13V227000 · May 2013 · model year 2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.