2016 LINCOLN MKT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LINCOLN MKT
The 2016 LINCOLN MKT has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, STRUCTURE:BODY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (2 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Back Over Prevention Warnings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT, potentially affecting up to 236,074 vehicles.
Recall 20V072000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 211,207 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V925000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 1,163 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 25V827000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 11,852 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 23, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in June 2026. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 25V827000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 11,852 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 23, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in June 2026. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.
The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.
The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.
Panoramic sunroof shattered and it’s broken in pieces now; No longer just shattered I am on the phone with a George Hilliker from the Newark CarMax now. To my dismay there is nothing that can be done since this is not a mechanical defect. So at this point I am going to definitely cancel the extended CarMax care that I did sign up for him to help offset my cost for my deductible to deal with this damage. I would regret not turning around and returning the car on May 4 just because I heard the sound and had no idea what the consequences of that would turn into. I will also convey this in the survey request that I have received from Carmax. Taking this up any further would only cause me more frustration and money, But at this juncture I will definitely speak with a lawyer to see what my options are that way sinceI am now stuck with this vehicle. Granted had I known it had started breaking the glass on the third I would’ve returned it at any Carmax between Colorado and Delaware.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 LINCOLN MKT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 47797 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings. This may be due to a poor electrical connection at the blower motor speed control. If the blower motor...
SSM 46284 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS WITH 2016 LINCOLN VEHICLES (EXCLUDING LINCOLN MKX) EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 VERSION 1.0 OR 1.1 MAY REQUEST AN UPGRADE TO THEIR SYNC SYSTEM FOR APPLE CARPLAY OR ANDROID AUTO FUNCTIONALITY. THIS UPGRADE REQUIRES SYNC 3 VERSION 2.2 SOFTWARE TO BE INSTALLED FOR BOTH APPLICATIONS TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION,...
SSM 46159 — ENGINE
SOME 2016 EXPLORER, FLEX, MKT, TAURUS, MKS AND TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L GTDI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2096, P2097, P2098 AND/OR P2099 IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY. THIS MAY BE DUE TO INCORRECT CALIBRATION VALUES SETTING...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKT
- 2011 LINCOLN MKT — 26 complaints
- 2012 LINCOLN MKT — 33 complaints
- 2013 LINCOLN MKT — 90 complaints
- 2014 LINCOLN MKT — 77 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKT — 27 complaints
- 2016 LINCOLN MKT (current)
- 2017 LINCOLN MKT — 2 complaints
- 2018 LINCOLN MKT — 9 complaints
- 2019 LINCOLN MKT — 11 complaints
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