2013 Lincoln Mkt Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Lincoln Mkt.

20122014
Complaints
90
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2013 Lincoln Mkt Problems

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

#131 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:103,960 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:65,929 mi
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:61,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Lincoln Mkt.

Steering Defects
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
103,960
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,929
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,000
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,967
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,750
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Lincoln Mkt

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,158,782 vehicles.

20V072000Suspension:rear
~211,207 affected

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.

16V621000Fuel Pump
~77,502 affected

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.

15V812000Gasoline Fuel System
~868 affected

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.

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.

15V172000Electrical System
~1,549 affected

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.

14V393000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~83,250 affected

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.

13V227000Gasoline Fuel System
~390,783 affected

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.

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2013 Lincoln Mkt — FAQ

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

Is the 2013 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2013 Lincoln Mkt has 90 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Lincoln Mkt?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (31 complaints, avg 103,960 mi); Fuel System (9 complaints, avg 65,929 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 61,000 mi). 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 2013 Lincoln Mkt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,214 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Lincoln Mkt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Lincoln Mkt include 1 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 0 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 2013 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,158,782 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 2013 Lincoln Mkt?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) 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 Mkt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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