2010 Lincoln MKT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKT years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lincoln MKT. That ranks 2nd out of 10 MKT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (28 complaints, 43%), typically at around 97,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 65owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Lincoln MKT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 43% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 17% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% | 47,506 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 11% | 70,295 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 94,466 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 6% | 82,994 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 32,101 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 30,609 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 6% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 119,323 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Lincoln MKT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.
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.
I was driving home from work thru a construction area and all of a sudden my power steering/collision warning came on and the signal with the slippery tire car symbol. My power steering went out i almost hit a concrete wall but was able to steer car in development off main road Power steering out…
Front sub frame rusted out completely on drivers side, passenger side is fine. The frame could separate at any time which could cause you to loss control of car without warning. Took car to get lower control arm replaced and repair shop saw rust damage to sub frame and took pictures. Called Ford to…
4th time in 12 years that the moonroof has broken and the side shields that hold each side in place need to be replaced. This is a recurrent issue at least with me on this vehicle causing my roof to stay open until fixed. Not sure if tis because the roof is so big or if its just faulty…
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…
I was driving the car and the power steering went completely out without warning and almost caused a serious collison. After researching the car I found that there were multile issues with the power steering modules on these vehicles, this car needs to be repaired by the manufacturer, this is a…
Other Lincoln MKT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKT | 18 | 4 |
| 2018 MKT | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 MKT | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 MKT | 9 | 3 |
| 2015 MKT | 24 | 6 |
| 2014 MKT | 54 | 4 |
| 2013 MKT | 70 | 7 |
| 2012 MKT | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 MKT | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 | 65 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Owners most often report steering, engine, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Lincoln MKT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKT model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.