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2005 Lincoln Mark LTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Lincoln Mark LT, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Lincoln Mark LT has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Lincoln Mark LT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V-208 · May 7, 2008 · 605,684 vehicles

Risk. ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Mark LT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mark LT median. How we score

'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mark LT owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN MARK LT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW IN THE REAR WAS ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF; CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE REAR WINDOW WITH THE IDENTICAL FAILURE FIVE YEARS AGO. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE SINCE…
Complaint 10404096 · Jun 1, 2011 · 30,000 miles

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