Worst 2013 Lincoln Mkt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Lincoln Mkt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 31 | 1 | — | 103,960 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 65,929 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 66,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 61,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | 1 | 41,967 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 55,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | 1 | 82,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 65,786 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 149,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 271,400 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Lincoln Mkt
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,158,782 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
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.
Other Lincoln Mkt Years
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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