Lincoln MKT electrical problems
11 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
293 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
78,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 206 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
11 of 293 complaints match this topic (3.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10663575 · 2014-12-11 (December 11, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE REDUCED POWER AND LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,932. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 38,932 miles reported. Look up ODI 10663575 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10667356 · 2014-12-19 (December 19, 2014)
THE GEARS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE NOT RIDING SMOOTH, WHEN YOUR DRIVING UPHILL IT SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE IT'S FALLING APART. AND THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT, THEY SAY IT'S NOT THE BULB BUT AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10667356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11231278 · 2019-07-12 (July 12, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED REGARDING A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE 2011 MODELS WERE INCLUDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. CANNON FORD-LINCOLN OF STARKVILLE (12249 MS-182, STARKVILLE, MS 39759, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 16, 201…
Owner-reported narrative. 184,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11231278 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10484940 · 2012-11-16 (November 16, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY DRAINED COMPLETELY AND THERE WAS NO ACCESS TO THE TRUNK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE TO OPEN THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY EACH OF THEM THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE DEALER THEN REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED HIM TO PAGE 79 OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL, WHICH EXPLAINED HOW TO OVERRIDE …
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10484940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11253009 · 2019-09-03 (September 3, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION, SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE HOOD. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF FOR THREE HOURS. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, ASKED THE PASSENGERS TO EXIT, OPENED THE HOOD, AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO ASSIST WITH EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMES AND FILED A FIRE REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CON…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11253009 at NHTSA ↗