Research · 10 model years

Lincoln MKTEvery model year, 2010–2019

Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 31 recall campaigns and 298 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKT. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (70).

01 —Model years

Lincoln MKT years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20194180Not rated17
2018270Not rated17
2017340Not rated17
2016390Not rated19
20156242Not rated20
20144542Not rated20
20137701Not rated20
20121280Not rated19
20111190Not rated18
20100651Not rated18
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201065
201119
201228
201370
201454
201524
20169
20174
20187
201918

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2019 MKT

4 campaigns

Structure: body

Remedy pending

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.

StructureReported Dec 2, 2025NHTSA 25V827000

Back over prevention: camera

Remedy pending

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 distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Back over preventionReported Oct 14, 2025NHTSA 25V695000

Back over prevention: camera

Remedy pending

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.

Back over preventionReported Dec 20, 2024NHTSA 24V951000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026