LINCOLN MKT · model year

2011 LINCOLN MKT

26 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2011LINCOLNMKT carries 26 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 MKT is steering with 11 filings, followed by engine (4) and vehicle speed control (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2011 MKT, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

26
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0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

26 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING11
ENGINE4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
POWER TRAIN2
WHEELS2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1

Recalls (1)

15V34000002/06/2015

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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

Recent Complaints

20230718STEERING

my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.

20230718ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.

20230608STEERING

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 197,000.

Mileage: 197,000

20230302ENGINE

Car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. Car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. Car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. Dealership mention that the turbo boost was previously repaired and under warranty so they repaired it. Car started smoking again I took car to dealership to get an oil change and made them aware that the car was smoking bad again. I was informed that it takes a while for the oil to burn out of the exhaust. Two days later I when to the store to pick up my medication and once again the car began smoking and the smoke was comin into the car, the check engiene like came on and the oil light came on as I was driving. The car began to make ding sound and start stuttering like it was going to shut off. I tried to acclerator and the car was still going slow as I was driving on a busy street. I got the car home and the next day called to ha

20230302VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. Car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. Car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. Dealership mention that the turbo boost was previously repaired and under warranty so they repaired it. Car started smoking again I took car to dealership to get an oil change and made them aware that the car was smoking bad again. I was informed that it takes a while for the oil to burn out of the exhaust. Two days later I when to the store to pick up my medication and once again the car began smoking and the smoke was comin into the car, the check engiene like came on and the oil light came on as I was driving. The car began to make ding sound and start stuttering like it was going to shut off. I tried to acclerator and the car was still going slow as I was driving on a busy street. I got the car home and the next day called to ha

20230302STEERING

Car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. Car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. Car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. Dealership mention that the turbo boost was previously repaired and under warranty so they repaired it. Car started smoking again I took car to dealership to get an oil change and made them aware that the car was smoking bad again. I was informed that it takes a while for the oil to burn out of the exhaust. Two days later I when to the store to pick up my medication and once again the car began smoking and the smoke was comin into the car, the check engiene like came on and the oil light came on as I was driving. The car began to make ding sound and start stuttering like it was going to shut off. I tried to acclerator and the car was still going slow as I was driving on a busy street. I got the car home and the next day called to ha

20211226STEERING

Sometimes while starting the car, the power steering does not work and the car can barely be maneuvered out of a parking spot. Turning the car off and re-starting it fixes the problem however this happens about every other week. This has not happened while the car has been in motion thankfully as I’m sure this would cause an accident. The mileage this started was about 200,000 miles. There is a recall but apparently this car does not qualify for a free fix by the manufacturer. It is an expensive repair according to internet searches or vehicle owners with the same issues and reports that most people do not have the repair done due to the high cost.

20211108STEERING

Power steering assist fault error. The power steering stopped working.

20210827STEERING

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that at start-up the power steering assist failed to operate as needed with the power steering assist message on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The contact then had the vehicle towed to the dealer where he was informed that the recall had expired. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

20210409ENGINE

ON WEDNESDAY 4/7/21 MY CAR SHOWED A WARNING OF LOW OIL PRESSURE 1X FOR ABOUT 6 SECONDS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AFTER THAT. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TUFFY SHOP. BOTH TURBOS ARE BLOWN!! THE ENGINE LIGHT BRINGS UP EMISSION PROBLEM AND CATYLYTIC CONVERTER. NOTHING ABOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES!! THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS OIL SHOOTING INTO MY ENGINE!! I JUST GOT AN OIL CHANGE 3 WEEKS AGO, MY CARS OIL METER READS FINE. NO LOW OIL!!! THE CAR DRIVES FINE. NO INDICATION. NO OIL LEAK, BRAND NEW OIL PAN, OIL IS NOT LOW!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?? THE CAR IS AS QUIET AS A CHURCH MOUSE. NO ENGINE KNOCKING, NO OVERHEATING NOTHING . THIS IS OBVIOUS A PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL ON THE TURBOS IF THEY KNOW THEY GO BAD???? WHAT IS THE INDICATOR??? I NEED HELP WITH A NEW ENGINE, I LOVE THIS CAR😭😭😭

Mileage: 148,214

20210409POWER TRAIN

ON WEDNESDAY 4/7/21 MY CAR SHOWED A WARNING OF LOW OIL PRESSURE 1X FOR ABOUT 6 SECONDS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AFTER THAT. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TUFFY SHOP. BOTH TURBOS ARE BLOWN!! THE ENGINE LIGHT BRINGS UP EMISSION PROBLEM AND CATYLYTIC CONVERTER. NOTHING ABOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES!! THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS OIL SHOOTING INTO MY ENGINE!! I JUST GOT AN OIL CHANGE 3 WEEKS AGO, MY CARS OIL METER READS FINE. NO LOW OIL!!! THE CAR DRIVES FINE. NO INDICATION. NO OIL LEAK, BRAND NEW OIL PAN, OIL IS NOT LOW!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?? THE CAR IS AS QUIET AS A CHURCH MOUSE. NO ENGINE KNOCKING, NO OVERHEATING NOTHING . THIS IS OBVIOUS A PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL ON THE TURBOS IF THEY KNOW THEY GO BAD???? WHAT IS THE INDICATOR??? I NEED HELP WITH A NEW ENGINE, I LOVE THIS CAR😭😭😭

Mileage: 148,214

20210409UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ON WEDNESDAY 4/7/21 MY CAR SHOWED A WARNING OF LOW OIL PRESSURE 1X FOR ABOUT 6 SECONDS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AFTER THAT. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TUFFY SHOP. BOTH TURBOS ARE BLOWN!! THE ENGINE LIGHT BRINGS UP EMISSION PROBLEM AND CATYLYTIC CONVERTER. NOTHING ABOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES!! THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS OIL SHOOTING INTO MY ENGINE!! I JUST GOT AN OIL CHANGE 3 WEEKS AGO, MY CARS OIL METER READS FINE. NO LOW OIL!!! THE CAR DRIVES FINE. NO INDICATION. NO OIL LEAK, BRAND NEW OIL PAN, OIL IS NOT LOW!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?? THE CAR IS AS QUIET AS A CHURCH MOUSE. NO ENGINE KNOCKING, NO OVERHEATING NOTHING . THIS IS OBVIOUS A PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL ON THE TURBOS IF THEY KNOW THEY GO BAD???? WHAT IS THE INDICATOR??? I NEED HELP WITH A NEW ENGINE, I LOVE THIS CAR😭😭😭

Mileage: 148,214

20201121WHEELS

VEHICLE HAS ORIGINAL 20" ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE CAR RIMS ARE SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING OF THE CHROME NEAR THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS AND BETWEEN THE SPOKES. I SUSPECT GALVANIC CORROSION. WASHING AND WAXING WHEELS DOES NOT HELP.

Mileage: 90,000

20200728STRUCTURE:BODY

STABILIZATION BARS OR LIFTGATE STRUTS GAVE OUT WHILE SITTING AFTER SUV WAS LOADED WHEN I GOT HOME THE LIFTGATE OPENED AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT IT WOULD NOT STAY OPEN

Mileage: 75,000

20190409STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEITH LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 7900 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 872-9500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,500.

Mileage: 131,500

20181211STEERING

ON 12/10/2018 AT 5 PM I MADE A RIGHT TURN TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WHEN MY POWER STEERING FAILED MID TURN. SHOCKED AND SURPRISED AT TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING, I VEERED INTO THE ON COMING TRAFFIC NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE PROPER LANE BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT REQUIRED TO STEER. I MISSED HAVING AN ACCIDENT BY INCHES AND CUT OFF A DRIVER WHOM GOT ANGRY WITH ME AND I THOUGHT MIGHT FOLLOW ME HOME. I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE CAR AND RESTART IT FOR SEVERAL BLOCKS. WHEN I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED AS NORMAL. ON THE MY LINCOLN OWNER WEBSITE, IT REPORTED MY CAR NEEDING A POWER STEERING UPDATE. ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS DURING THE PAST YEAR WHEN I HAD MY CAR IN TO THE LINCOLN DEALER FOR OTHER SERVICES, I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER. HE LOOKED SOMETHING UP ON HIS COMPUTER AND REPORTED MY CAR WAS OK, IGNORE THE MESSAGE.

Mileage: 74,000

20180209ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ZUMBROTA FORD (1660 SOUTH MAIN ST, ZUMBROTA, MN 55992) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERNAL PTU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,945.

Mileage: 105,945

20170207STEERING

"TAKATA RECALL" I AM REACHING OUT TO NHTSA FOR THE SECOND TIME DO TO A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUE BACK ON JUNE 2, 2015 FOR 2011 LINCOLN MKT. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 15S18. A FEW WEEKS AGO I HAD A MESSAGE THAT CAME ACROSS MY DASHBOARD THAT READ SERVICES POWER STEERING AND 2 SEC LATER IT READ SERVICES POWER STEERING NOW. AS WE SPEAK MY CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE. THE CODE THAT COME UP ON THE TEST WAS P07AE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE CODE DESCRIPTION IT IS THE SAME THE DESCRIPTION THAT WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE RECALL. LINCOLN IS NOT TRYING TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE MY VIN DOESN`T SHOW UP.

Mileage: 48,866

20170127STEERING

"FAILURE OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST"- MY VEHICLE IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN LOOKING FOR MY VIN NUMBER BUT IT CLEARLY HAS THIS ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING I RECEIVED A SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW MESSAGE AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS NO LONGER EASY TO TURN. RECALL NUMBER 15V340000. *TR

Mileage: 488,645

20160722WHEELS

THE 20" ALUMINUM WHEELS ON MY VEHICLE ARE PROGRESSIVELY CORRODING AND THE CORROSION HAS NOW ADVANCED TO THE WHEEL FLANGE WHICH SEALS WITH THE TIRE BEAD. AS A RESULT, TIRE PRESSURE DEFLATES AT AN EVER INCREASING RATE. I HAVE BECOME CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED DRIVING. IT APPEARS THAT AS MORE CORROSION OCCURS, TIRE DEFLATION ALSO OCCURS AT A FASTER RATE. THESE ARE VERY EXPENSIVE OPTIONAL WHEELS WHICH SHOULD NOT BE CORRODING.

Mileage: 29,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2011 LINCOLN MKT have?
The 2011 LINCOLN MKT has 26 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2011 LINCOLN MKT?
The 2011 LINCOLN MKT received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 LINCOLN MKT?
Yes, the 2011 LINCOLN MKT has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 LINCOLN MKT?
The most-complained component for the 2011 LINCOLN MKT is STEERING with 11 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2011 LINCOLN MKT safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2011 LINCOLN MKT has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.