Lincoln MKT check engine light comes on

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Fuel system · NJ

Car started to hesitate, then when I stopped at a light it started running rough like it wanted to stall. Then the engine light started blinking. Vehicle was towed to dealership. All fuel injectors, spark plugs, and ignition coils replaced.

Filed Dec 4, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · DE

The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.

Filed Feb 8, 2022 · Transmission · SC

There is an apparent transmission issue and, according to my research, it is somewhat common with this model vehicle. There is an intermittent problem with shift delay and/or "jumping" during acceleration from first gear. Often happens at stopped position at light and is dangerous if turning in front of oncoming traffic. I was hoping for a recall on this issue, but guess I'll have to take it to a repair shop at my expense. As for any warning lights.... about a month ago, the check engine light came on while we were traveling, but went away on its own by the time we got home a couple days later, so don't know if it is related or not? Below ask when "incident"occurred, but it has happened multiple times so I will just list first approximate date.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 148,214 miles · OH

On wednesday 4/7/21 my car showed a warning of low oil pressure 1x for about 6 seconds. The engine light was on after that. Took it to a local tuffy shop. Both turbos are blown!! The engine light brings up emission problem and catylytic converter. Nothing about any engine issues!! The mechanic said there is oil shooting into my engine!! I just got an oil change 3 weeks ago, my cars oil meter reads fine. No low oil!!! The car drives fine. No indication. No oil leak, brand new oil pan, oil is not low!! How is this possible?? The car is as quiet as a church mouse. No engine knocking, no overheating nothing . This is obvious a problem. Why isn't there a recall on the turbos if they know they go bad???? What is the indicator??? I need help with a new engine, I love this car😭😭😭

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 120,000 miles · FL

I received a letter from lincoln to carry out some recalls that were not well repaired and, like the federal safety agency recall number 20v072 case, were not repaired. Does lincoln motor really want to help solve environmental pollution by replacing damaged low-quality catalytic converters, or is all of this false just to show authorities that the company is doing something? I would not like to discover the lie of the lincoln company, saying that it changed the two (02) catalysts and the four sensors (04) and after the service for several days, I found a 'poorly executed' repair. An easy investigation of photos and videos, before and after, engine light on, new noise (sounds like front catalytic joint), vibration, smell of burning engine cloth, smell of rotten egg that continues to exhale from the exhaust like nothing was done. A simple visit to another lincoln dealer, with the intention of having to change the catalytic converters, the price estimate was approximately $ 1,400 each catalytic ($ 2,800), 4 sensors $ 786, labor $ 600 = $ 4,189 + tax service performed at orlando lincoln dealer, 2055 w colonial drive from 07/06/2020 to 07/10/2020 see attached scanner picture from august 4, 2020

Filed May 29, 2020 · Seat belts, Steering · FL

I've purchased my 2013 lincoln mkt awd ecoboost on 1-5-2020. Two days after buying it, I had to replace the fuel pump. My check engine light came on stated po420 catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1. The second row's seatbelt won't come out properly. Can't have anyone sit at that seat. For some reason I am unable to use my windshield water nozzle (not sure what's it called). I've been getting a message stating power steering fault, I turn off the car then turn it back on and it goes away. Thank god the steering wheel fault never gave me issues while driving. As of last week, I haven't been able to drive my car b/c of the power steering fault. Not too happy with this vehicle. I've had it less then a year and already having so many problems with it.

Filed May 22, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · NV

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.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Electrical · 38,932 miles · NJ

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.

Filed May 19, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 47,000 miles · LA

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.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,000 miles · MI

When I first got the car in 2010, the first incident occurred while I was driving about 40 MPH. I would step on the accelerator and the car would jerk and the RPM's would rev up and nothing would happen. On an oil change service, I reported this to the dealer and they said they could not reproduce the incident and nothing showed up on the computer record chip. On many occasions after, the same thing would happen, I would step on the accelerator and the car would jerk furiously and the RPM's would rev up and nothing would happen...the car was at a standstill. This would happen while I was sitting at a traffic light or trying to make a left turn. If I was trying to make a left turn and this occurred, I could of gotten killed if the car did not move during the middle of the turn....luckily there was no oncoming traffic when it happened. I reported this may times to different lincoln dealers in the metro detroit area...they all said it could not be reproduced...they made me feel as though I was crazy for reporting this. I would even go to the dealer on the day it would happen so they could check the computer chip within 24 hours of the incident and still nothing showed up. Finally, a check engine light came on about a year ago, and the dealer finally determined that it was a speed sensor that went bad. The dealer could not detect the problem if the speed sensor was partially bad, it had to fully go bad in order for it to be detected. This was very frustrating and cost me a lot of time, money, energy and mental anguish wondering if I was going to die because the car would not work while I was turning or in the middle of traffic.