2011 Lincoln Mkt Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt.

20102012
Complaints
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 Lincoln Mkt Problems

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

#111 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:168,844 mi
#24 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt.

Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,844
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2011 Lincoln Mkt

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~393,623 vehicles.

15V340000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~393,623 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

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2011 Lincoln Mkt — FAQ

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

Is the 2011 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Lincoln Mkt has 26 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Lincoln Mkt?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (11 complaints, avg 168,844 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 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 2011 Lincoln Mkt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 168,844 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2011 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 393,623 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 2011 Lincoln Mkt?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

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

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