2016 Lincoln Mkt Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt.

20152017
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2016 Lincoln Mkt Problems

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

#12 complaints

Body Structure

#21 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Warnings

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt.

Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2016 Lincoln Mkt

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~224,222 vehicles.

25V827000Body Structure
~11,852 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

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.

16V925000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~1,163 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.

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2016 Lincoln Mkt — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Lincoln Mkt has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Lincoln Mkt?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (2 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Warnings (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Lincoln Mkt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2016 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 224,222 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 2016 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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