2015 Lincoln MKT used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• Sunroof shattered8 owner complaints, usually around 38,000 miles

  Look underneath for rust, especially on the frame and brake lines, and check that door and panel gaps are even.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Back over preventionRecall number 25V695000, Oct 13, 2025
• SuspensionRecall number 20V072000, Feb 10, 2020
• Fuel system, gasolineRecall number 16V621000, Aug 25, 2016
• Child seatRecall number 15V476000, Jul 29, 2015
• Parking brakeRecall number 15V464000, Jul 24, 2015
• Electrical systemRecall number 15V172000, Mar 24, 2015

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...Nov 12, 2025
• For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely toApr 4, 2023
• Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...Aug 27, 2021
• This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affectedJul 13, 2020
• Ssm 48619Mar 9, 2020
• For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...Aug 7, 2019

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.