Turbo has gone out but this makes the second time that this had happened. I have investigated this problem with others and have found the same problem with the turbos! I notice it smokes excessive and was told its a fire hazard and not to drive on highway. This problem occurred while driving on the street when it began losing power to accelerate!
2010 Lincoln MKT: sudden loss of power
6 of the 65 complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKT describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 47,000
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20134
- 20123
- 20106
What owners say
Over the last 2 weeks, my lincoln mkt has experienced several episodes of shuddering and loss of power. In addition, a significant amount of smoke has been spewing out of the tail pipes occasionally - this usually happens for several seconds after the vehicle is started. I first noticed the shuddering while driving along the highway. The next day, there was a significant loss of power while driving. The dealer diagnosed it and said it is a turbo underboost problem that can be remedied by replacing the turbos. Due to the significant cost of replacement, they suggest that I consider replacing the vehicle, as some of their customers do. This tells me we have a known issue! A turbo problem on a vehicle with under 100,000 miles? Sounds like a major defect that the manufacturer should be aware of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkt. While driving 70 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the check engine reduced power and low oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The technician diagnosed that the battery had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,932. The VIN was not available.
First time I was driving at about 20 miles per hour and let go of the gas pedal the car jumped out of drive and did a jerking sound they replied it was 2 solenoids were replaced the next time I was diving up a hill with a 20% grade and tried to accelerate and it lost all power. It remained the same on acceleration. No power what so ever until I made it to the top.
Getting on to the interstate and tried to accelerate and car started knocking, and shudder had lose of power. This has happened on several other occasions. No check engine lights come on.
On several occasions the vehicle's engine shudders and seems to lose power while moving if the gas is stepped on at a fast rate.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Ford 2010-2014 flex, taurus, 2013-2014 explorer, lincoln 2012-2014 mks, mkt vehicles equipped with a 3.5L...
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles, with aluminum valve cover, will experience an excessive condition of smoking...
- Ford/lincoln: long block engines shipped with cam sensors, crank sensor, crank sensor tone wheel, coolant...
- Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2010 Lincoln MKT loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
6 of 65 owner complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKT (9%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
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There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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