Lincoln MKT problems and owner complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER THE FAILURES BEGAN TO RECUR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED AGAIN. UPON RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE AUTHORIZED …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354197 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10779653 at NHTSA ↗

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT AT 4:05 PM. THE LINCOLN MKT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON AN ERRAND TO A SHOPPING MALL. THE DRIVER MADE A LEFT TURN, AND STOPPED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. ON PROCEEDING TO MAKE A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO THE SAME PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELING SLOWLY, THERE WAS A BUMP/OR JERK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THIS IS THE POINT OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, IN SPITE OF THE DRIVER USING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER THE SIDEWALK AND CONTINUED INTO THE WA…

Owner-reported narrative. 30,609 miles reported. Look up ODI 10493242 at NHTSA ↗

INITIAL INCIDENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE PROBABLY EARLIER. THE 15-20 STALLS EXPERIENCED HAVE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SLOWLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM NEVER MANIFESTED ITSELF DURING THOSE VISITS. I FINALLY CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE WHEN I HAD THREE STALLS IN ONE DAY IN MID APRIL. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE CASE#CAS-2461287 HAS COMPLETE DETAILS. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAD THE DEALER INSTALL A UNIT WHICH HAD A BUTTON TO BE PRESSED DURING EACH INCIDENT. I …

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10523395 at NHTSA ↗

I BOUGHT CERTIFIED (CPO) 2010 LINCOLN MKT IN AUG 2013. IT HAD A MILEAGE OF AROUND 50500 MILES. AFTER RUNNING JUST AROUND 5K, IT SHIVERED AND BROKE DOWN ON A TRIP WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MERGE TO HIGHWAY FROM AN EXIT AND THERE WERE WHITE FUMES FROM THE CYLINDER. AT FIRST THEY MENTIONED, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL INJECTOR AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. LATER THEY MENTIONED OF A PROBLEM WITH FEW OTHER PARTS AND REPLACED THE SAME TOO. THEN THEY MENTIONED OF REPLACING THE ENGINE AND DONE THE SAME. BUT PROBLEM DIDN'T SOLVE. LATER THEY CHANGED THE TORQU…

Owner-reported narrative. 55,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10605439 at NHTSA ↗

UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION IN COLD WEATHER, THE VEHICLE HESITATES CONTINUOUSLY AND REPEATEDLY. 3 TRIPS TO DEALER AND A CALL TO FORD TO RESOLVE ISSUE. THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR AND PROBLEM WENT AWAY. PROBLEM MAY BE COMING BACK, ABOUT A YEAR LATER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10519586 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

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 ↗

REPEATED BRAKE FAILURE STARTING DECEMBER 16, 2009. OCCURS EVERY TIME WE START USING THE CAR AFTER IT HAS SAT FOR AWHILE UNTIL BRAKES ARE PUMPED UP OR SEVERAL STOPS ARE MADE. 2 FRONT CALIPERS WERE LEAKING BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. WE HAVE A COMPLETE TIMELINE OF EVENTS AVAILABLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297595 at NHTSA ↗

There is an apparent transmission issue and, according to my research, it is somewhat common with this model vehicle. There is an intermittent problem with shift delay and/or "jumping" during acceleration from first gear. Often happens at stopped position at light and is dangerous if turning in front of oncoming traffic. I was hoping for a recall on this issue, but guess I'll have to take it to a repair shop at my expense. As for any warning lights.... about a month ago, the check engine light came on while we were traveling, but went away on i…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11450909 at NHTSA ↗