2006 Lincoln Mark LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mark LT years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. That is the most of any Mark LT model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 19%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lincoln Mark LT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 19% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 19% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 16% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 13% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 13% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 40,593 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 35,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 25,186 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 20,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 385 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 385 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lincoln Mark LT recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
Risk: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
Risk: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Interior lighting
Problem: Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.
Risk: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (abs) warning light from illuminating if the abs module ever became inoperative.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, and the instrument panel failed to display properly. The contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor…
Brake line located next to steering column is so close the steering column rubbed and wore a hole into the brake line causing brake failure.
The fail safe engine light comes on when driving at any speed or when the fuel gage gets low. I have to turn my truck off, wait a few minutes , then turn it back on for it to cooperate correctly. While the light is on it drives sluggishly.
During a 100k mile tune up, i attempted to change spark plugs. Out of 3 plugs, 2 broke off in engine block. The truck was then taken to a mechanic who broke off 3 more. They told me that ford is very aware of the problem and would not do anything about it. It cost me $800 to have spark plugs…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln mark lt. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact lost all brake and power steering functionality. The vehicle was repaired and diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Other Lincoln Mark LT years
← 2005 Mark LT · 2007 Mark LT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mark LT | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mark LT | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 4 |
| 2005 Mark LT | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mark LT model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.