This lincoln mkt has given continual problems with fuel issues, engine problems, check engine light constantly coming on and taking it back and forth to the dealer and they cant even figure out the issue as to why the check engine light keeps coming on. The vehicle has fumes coming from the pipes, it jerks and threatens to cut off and with all the repairs done and complaints sent to the lincoln corp, there is still no resolve. This is our family car, but we never know when it is going to shut off or start smoking or when the check engine light will come on. This makes the vehicle unsafe to drive and it seems to be unrepairable. Especially since each time we get it back from the dealership, the light comes back on. These problems occur with the vehicle in motion. I don't know when it is going to function properly or not and most times, I have my children with me. It is really scary.
2013 Lincoln MKT fuel system problems
11 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lincoln MKT fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Recall number 16V621000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Recall number 15V812000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Recall number 13V227000 · Recall details
What 2013 Lincoln MKT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation once restarted. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline) and was taken to jack key ford lincoln located at (1512 e pine st, deming, nm 88030) to be repaired. Two years later while the contact's wife was driving at 75 MPH, the failure recurred. The contact was referred to hatch ford 1235 us-180, silver city, nm 88061. The contact was informed that the vehicle had previously received the onetime free repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Vehicle engine suddenly stopped while I was on road driving, survived the crash. Ford had recall for 3.5l engine , but not for 2.0 ecoboost engine according to dealer it is same as the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000. Fuel pump malfunction may cause engine stall
Car would not start, so it was towed to local mechanic. Said no fuel was being sent to engine by fuel pump due to computer issue. Directed me to ford recall number 16s31, which states "ford motor company is recalling some 2013 to 2015 model-year ford and lincoln sedans and crossovers over an issue with fuel pump control modules that could fail, causing either a no-start or a random-stalling condition." when I search for my VIN, this recall doesn't show up. Please investigate to determine if the recall needs to be expanded. Thanks
Loss of power on the highway causing the car to stall then it kicked back in. Then it did not start after we parked it and tried to start it back up. We had it towed to a auto repair place that said it was the fuel pump electric module pem may have overheated causing a loss of electric power to the fuel pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v6210000 (fuel system, gasoline) was received in august. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
This vehicle was modified by small volume manufacturer baf technologies (now westport) with an epa-approved cng conversion package. The fuel filler receptacle, however, was not securely mounted to the frame. It was merely mounted on a plastic disc and glued to a plastic interior body panel. That glued mounting has now failed within the 'bumper to bumper' warranty period, but westport/baf has refused to repair it under warranty. Their los angeles warranty service provider has also refused to perform this repair even if I pay for it. The original mounting method is extremely weak and would result in serious or catastrophic damage (e.g. Gas leak, fire, explosion) if the user were to 'drive off' with the dispenser hose attached. All of these vehicles need to be retrofitted to meet nfpa requirements for mobile cng systems, including the ability to survive a 'drive-off' without serious or catastrophic damage. See nfpa section 52 6.9.2 "the fueling connection receptacle shall be mounted to withstand the breakaway force specified in 7.11.6.2. (150 pounds in any direction the vehicle can move)" in addition, I believe this mounting violates nfpa 6.9.3 (receptacle not installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations) and 6.9.4 (insufficient clearance to prevent interference with operation of the fueling nozzle). This failure occurred when the vehicle was being refueled. The only damage in this case was to the receptacle mounting. The mounting was apparently not even strong enough to withstand the forces of connecting and disconnecting the fueling hose and nozzle during normal fueling operations.
Received recall notice 14s10, the federal safety agency 14v‑393 from lincoln and took vehicle to dealer for inspection. Object of recall was found defective. Left vehicle on 12 august, after being told the vehicle was safe to drive even with the defective parts. I did not feel comfortable driving the car after reading what the defect could cause. After 2 weeks, was told some of the parts were not available to complete the repair. I consider this not responsive to the public.
Questions about the 2013 Lincoln MKT fuel system
Does the 2013 Lincoln MKT have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Lincoln MKT, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Lincoln MKT fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lincoln MKT fuel system?
Yes, 3 recalls: 16V621000, 15V812000, 13V227000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2013 Lincoln MKT problems
Steering 32Electrical 7Body 6Suspension 6Visibility 5Driver assistance 4Lights 4Engine 2Transmission 2Brakes 1Seat belts 1
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