2015 Lincoln Mkt Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Lincoln Mkt.

20142016
Complaints
27
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2015 Lincoln Mkt Problems

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

#15 complaints

Backup Camera

Avg mileage:131,000 mi
#25 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:32,450 mi
#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Lincoln Mkt.

Backup Camera
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
131,000
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,450
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Lincoln Mkt

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,746,343 vehicles.

25V695000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,448,655 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

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.

15V476000Child Seat:tether: Connector/clip
~265 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110. The vehicles also fail to comply with FMVSS No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorages" since they were delivered without a tether anchorage at the front passenger seating position, and as is required for vehicles without a second row of seats.

15V464000Parking Brake
~7,165 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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.

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2015 Lincoln Mkt — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Lincoln Mkt has 27 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Backup Camera with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Lincoln Mkt?
Top reported problems: Backup Camera (5 complaints, avg 131,000 mi); Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 32,450 mi); Electrical Faults (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 2015 Lincoln Mkt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,725 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Lincoln Mkt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Lincoln Mkt include 4 crash-related reports, 0 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 2015 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,746,343 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 2015 Lincoln Mkt?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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