2017 Lincoln MKT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKT years
- Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKT. That ranks 10th out of 10 MKT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 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 2017 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 local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
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…
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…
Other Lincoln MKT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKT | 18 | 4 |
| 2018 MKT | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 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 MKT | 65 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lincoln MKT?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.