Lincoln MKT years to avoid
More than twice the MKT's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln MKT years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lincoln MKT complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln MKT problems
All model years combined.
- Steering102
- Body50
- Driver assistance35
- Electrical29
- Engine27
- Fuel system25
- Visibility24
- Suspension18
- Transmission16
- Lights8
- Acceleration7
- Brakes4
Most reported problems on the Lincoln MKT
Lincoln MKT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 79 | 18 | Driver assistance | 103,937 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 91 | 7 | Body | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2017 | 92 | 4 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 88 | 9 | Body | 58,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 63 | 25 | Driver assistance | 39,567 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 42 | 54 | Body | 92,000 | 4 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 33 | 70 | Steering | 89,000 | 7 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 71 | 28 | Steering | 84,445 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 80 | 19 | Steering | 90,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 41 | 65 | Steering | 77,000 | 0 | 1 | Avoid |
Recalls 14
Questions about the Lincoln MKT
What years of the Lincoln MKT should you avoid?
2010, 2013 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Lincoln MKT's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 70, mostly about steering and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln MKT?
2018, 2016 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 9 and 18).
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln MKT?
Steering, with 102 complaints across all years, followed by body (50) and driver assistance (35).
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKT have?
14 recalls between 2010 and 2019. The 2013 model year has the most, with 7.
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