REPLACEMENT OF REAR TOW LINK; HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TIRES PREMATURELY EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE ALIGNMENTS. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL ONLY RECEIVED A NOTICE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED TO BRING VEHICLE FOR REPAIR
2013 Lincoln Mkt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2013 Lincoln Mkt do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 21.5.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
44 reports with mileage · 25 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
69 reportsTHE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST HAS FAILED. THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WILL AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATE TO HIGH HEAT.
COVER SECURING ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON POPPED OFF AND START/STOP BUTTON WAS PULLED INTO THE DASH.. CAN REACH BUTTON ONLY BY FISHING AROUND IN DASH THROUGH ACCESS OPENING. SECURED BUTTON SOMEWHAT WITH BUNGEE CORD BUT BUTTON STILL INCH OR MORE IN DASH. OBVIOUSLY INSTALLED UNDER EXCESSIVE TENSION. NOTIFIED LINCOLN BUT ADVISED …
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COVER SECURING ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON POPPED OFF AND START/STOP BUTTON WAS PULLED INTO THE DASH.. CAN REACH BUTTON ONLY BY FISHING AROUND IN DASH THROUGH ACCESS OPENING. SECURED BUTTON SOMEWHAT WITH BUNGEE CORD BUT BUTTON STILL INCH OR MORE IN DASH. OBVIOUSLY INSTALLED UNDER EXCESSIVE TENSION. NOTIFIED LINCOLN BUT ADVISED IT WAS NOT AN ASSEMBLY ISSUE. DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR - $645. VEHICLE HAS NOT NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND START/STOP BUTTON HAS HAD ONLY NORMAL WEAR. VEHICLE MILEAGE 68,000. BELIEVE THIS IS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHICH LINCOLN SHOULD REPAIR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND RAN INTO A SIGN. THE SIGN WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS TORN OFF, THE FENDER WAS BENT AND THE REARVIEW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS ALSO TORN OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND RAN INTO A SIGN. THE SIGN WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS TORN OFF, THE FENDER WAS BENT AND THE REARVIEW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS ALSO TORN OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT NOT SURE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER DEACON JONES FORD (3301 MCLAIN ST, GOLDSBORO, NC 27534 919-736-3387) THEY SAID THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HAD TO REPLACED AT A COST OF $2,300.. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THAT ISSUE AND REFERRED HIM TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
I'VE PURCHASED MY 2013 LINCOLN MKT AWD ECOBOOST ON 1-5-2020. TWO DAYS AFTER BUYING IT, I HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STATED PO420 CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD BANK 1. THE SECOND ROW'S SEATBELT WON'T COME OUT PROPERLY. CAN'T HAVE ANYONE SIT AT THAT SEAT. FOR SOME REASON I AM UNABLE TO…
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I'VE PURCHASED MY 2013 LINCOLN MKT AWD ECOBOOST ON 1-5-2020. TWO DAYS AFTER BUYING IT, I HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STATED PO420 CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD BANK 1. THE SECOND ROW'S SEATBELT WON'T COME OUT PROPERLY. CAN'T HAVE ANYONE SIT AT THAT SEAT. FOR SOME REASON I AM UNABLE TO USE MY WINDSHIELD WATER NOZZLE (NOT SURE WHAT'S IT CALLED). I'VE BEEN GETTING A MESSAGE STATING POWER STEERING FAULT, I TURN OFF THE CAR THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND IT GOES AWAY. THANK GOD THE STEERING WHEEL FAULT NEVER GAVE ME ISSUES WHILE DRIVING. AS OF LAST WEEK, I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR B/C OF THE POWER STEERING FAULT. NOT TOO HAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. I'VE HAD IT LESS THEN A YEAR AND ALREADY HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. *TR
THIS LINCOLN MKT HAS GIVEN CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH FUEL ISSUES, ENGINE PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMING ON AND TAKING IT BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANT EVEN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE AS TO WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE VEHICLE HAS FUMES COMING FROM THE PIPES, IT JERKS AND THREATENS TO CUT …
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THIS LINCOLN MKT HAS GIVEN CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH FUEL ISSUES, ENGINE PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMING ON AND TAKING IT BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANT EVEN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE AS TO WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE VEHICLE HAS FUMES COMING FROM THE PIPES, IT JERKS AND THREATENS TO CUT OFF AND WITH ALL THE REPAIRS DONE AND COMPLAINTS SENT TO THE LINCOLN CORP, THERE IS STILL NO RESOLVE. THIS IS OUR FAMILY CAR, BUT WE NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO SHUT OFF OR START SMOKING OR WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IT SEEMS TO BE UNREPAIRABLE. ESPECIALLY SINCE EACH TIME WE GET IT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO FUNCTION PROPERLY OR NOT AND MOST TIMES, I HAVE MY CHILDREN WITH ME. IT IS REALLY SCARY. *TR
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED WITH 103,000 MILES IN AUGUST 2020. FROM THE START THE CAR DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I WAS HEARING A LIGHT KNOCKING NOISE GOING OVER UNEVEN ROADS. THE WHEEL FELT SLIGHTLY UNSTEADY BROUGHT TO 2 MECHANICS AND NEITHER COULD DETERMINE A PROBLEM. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER I HAVE GOTTEN 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, GOING ON MY THIRD. …
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PURCHASED VEHICLE USED WITH 103,000 MILES IN AUGUST 2020. FROM THE START THE CAR DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. I WAS HEARING A LIGHT KNOCKING NOISE GOING OVER UNEVEN ROADS. THE WHEEL FELT SLIGHTLY UNSTEADY BROUGHT TO 2 MECHANICS AND NEITHER COULD DETERMINE A PROBLEM. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER I HAVE GOTTEN 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, GOING ON MY THIRD. BRAND NEW TIRES IN NOVEMBER ARE ALMOST DESTROYED. AT THIS TIME I AM TERRIFIED THE CAR WILL LOOSE STEERING FUNCTION. THE SUSPENSION FEELS HORRIBLE, CAR HAS VERY LOOSE FEELING WHEN TURNING OR GOING ON UNEVEN ROADS. KNOCKING NOISE IS STILL PRESENT BUT NOW WITH A GRINDING NOISE WHILE GOING UNDER 30 TURNING EITHER DIRECTION, REVERSE, FORWARD DOESN'T MATTER. WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT HAS NO CONTROL AT TIMES. EVERYTHING IS HEARD AND FELT IN THE FRONT END.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND WAS TAKEN TO JACK KEY FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT (1512 E…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND WAS TAKEN TO JACK KEY FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT (1512 E PINE ST, DEMING, NM 88030) TO BE REPAIRED. TWO YEARS LATER WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO HATCH FORD 1235 US-180, SILVER CITY, NM 88061. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED THE ONETIME FREE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
POWER STEERING STOP WORKING AND ERROR CODE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" IS DISPLAYED
ALL ABILITY TO CONTROL THE HVAC IS LOST WHILE IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE ALLOWS ME TO SELECT ANY FUNCTION I ASK OF IT ON THE CENTER STACK LIKE AC, HEAT, FEET VENTS, DEFROST WITH A CONFIRMING LIGHT AND "BOOP" SOUND, HOWEVER ONLY HOT AIR BLOWS OUT THE DEFROSTER VENT AND IT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WITHOUT TURNING THE WHOLE VEHICLE OFF. IN…
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ALL ABILITY TO CONTROL THE HVAC IS LOST WHILE IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE ALLOWS ME TO SELECT ANY FUNCTION I ASK OF IT ON THE CENTER STACK LIKE AC, HEAT, FEET VENTS, DEFROST WITH A CONFIRMING LIGHT AND "BOOP" SOUND, HOWEVER ONLY HOT AIR BLOWS OUT THE DEFROSTER VENT AND IT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WITHOUT TURNING THE WHOLE VEHICLE OFF. IN COOLER WEATHER, ESPECIALLY WHEN RAINING, THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND VISIBILITY IS LOST. OTHER SYSTEMS AFFECTED ARE THE LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO PARK AND THE UNLOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED, A SOFT CLICK CAN BE HEARD, HOWEVER THE CAR STAYS LOCKED. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IS TO USE THE KEYFOB. IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ALSO, ONCE THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN TO A CERTAIN SPEED, THE LOCKS DO NOT AUTO-LOCK AGAIN. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE KEY AND THE VEHICLE WON'T START, BUT THE KEY-FOB STILL WORKS FOR UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE VEHICLE. THE TAILGATE BUTTON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ON THE KEY-FOB WILL NOT WORK, HOWEVER, THE TAILGATE BUTTON INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DOES WORK. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO AN AUXILLARY MODE. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT TURNED OFF AND CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN, THE CAR WILL "COME TO" AFTER 30 PLUS MINUTES AND WORK NORMALLY AGAIN. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, IT WON'T RESTART FROM ANYWHERE OF 1-30 MINUTES. WHEN IT RESTARTS, EVERYTHING IS NORMAL AGAIN. DEALER SHOWS NO ERROR CODES AND DOESN'T YET KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. MY BEST GUESS IS THAT THERE IS A COMPUTER ISSUE, AS SOME PARTS OF THE VEHICLE ARE FINE, BUT OTHERS STOP WORKING. ISSUE STARTED IN JUNE 2018, HAS YET TO BE FIXED BY LINCOLN. USUALLY HAPPENS 2-4 TIMES A MONTH. LATEST IT HAPPENED WAS 10-15-2019. MANY VIDEOS OF ISSUE.
Official recalls
720V072000 · Suspension:rear
Feb 10, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
16V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Aug 25, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
15V812000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Dec 2, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
15V340000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Jun 2, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
15V172000 · Electrical System
Mar 24, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.
14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Jul 2, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
13V227000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
May 31, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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