2006 Lincoln Mark Lt Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt.

20052007
Complaints
44
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:93,000 mi
#26 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:60,150 mi
Fires:1
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt.

Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,000
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,150
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,325,000 vehicles.

11V107000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,325,000 affected

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

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2006 Lincoln Mark Lt — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt has 44 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 93,000 mi); Engine & Cooling (6 complaints, avg 60,150 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,575 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,325,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mark Lt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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