2017 LINCOLN MKT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 LINCOLN MKT
The 2017 LINCOLN MKT has received a total of 2 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 LINCOLN MKT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 LINCOLN MKT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 LINCOLN MKT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving after the vehicle had been in idling for 4-5 minutes, there was an excessive amount of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal rattling sounds while driving at various speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact was able to start the vehicle after two attempts; however, there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not exceed 30-35 MPH. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V925000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
THIS VEHICLE IS A RENTAL FROM BUDGET. ON 11/10 - 11/11/17, DRIVING FROM FT MYERS, FL TO KNOXVILLE, TN, ON I-75, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55-80 MPH, WHILE CHANGING LANES, VEHICLE WOULD START TO STEER SMOOTHLY EITHER TO LEFT OR RIGHT, AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE (DART) MORE TO LEFT OR RIGHT. TO ME IT ACTED LIKE IF TURNING LEFT, THE LEFT WHEEL SUDDENLY ENCOUNTERED SOME DRAG, LIKE IN MUD OR SAND AND SAME FOR RIGHT TURNING, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ACTED AS IF IT HIT SOMETHING TO CAUSE DRAG OR RESISTANCE WHICH WOULD MAKE THE VEHICLE ACT LIKE IT WAS OVER-STEERING. HAPPENED OFTEN. MAKES DRIVER FEEL SOME DEGREE OF LOSS OF CONTROL
Safety Rating for the 2017 LINCOLN MKT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 LINCOLN MKT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 LINCOLN MKT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 LINCOLN MKT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKT
- 2012 LINCOLN MKT — 33 complaints
- 2013 LINCOLN MKT — 90 complaints
- 2014 LINCOLN MKT — 77 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKT — 27 complaints
- 2016 LINCOLN MKT — 10 complaints
- 2017 LINCOLN MKT (current)
- 2018 LINCOLN MKT — 9 complaints
- 2019 LINCOLN MKT — 11 complaints
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