2016 Lincoln MKT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKT years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKT. That ranks 8th out of 10 MKT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 80,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 33% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 22% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 22% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 90 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | 24,123 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lincoln MKT recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
Problem: 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.
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 2, 2025.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: 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.
Risk: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 is 16S46.
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 2016 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the passenger's side B-pillar trim had partially detached. Additionally, the contact…
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…
Panoramic sunroof shattered and itâs 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…
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…
While making a turn onto highway my electric power steering completely went out with cars turning next to me. It yanked the wheel out of my hand almost causing a crash. Then a window appears in ly car saying your steering has failed pull over safely . Little late for that. After getting car to…
Other Lincoln MKT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKT | 17 | 4 |
| 2018 MKT | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 MKT | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 |
| 2015 MKT | 24 | 6 |
| 2014 MKT | 54 | 4 |
| 2013 MKT | 70 | 7 |
| 2012 MKT | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 MKT | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 MKT | 65 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKT?
Owners most often report structure, back over prevention, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lincoln MKT?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.