no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
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.
2006 Lincoln Mark LTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine
6Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Visibility
2Service brakes
2Air bags
1010 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 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
Risk. ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
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…
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
2006 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
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Lincoln Mark LT safety ratings
2006 Lincoln Mark LT 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Mark LT owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
THE ENGINE STOP RUNNING SOMETIMES. IT SAYS "ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE" NEED TO COMPLETELY STOP AND RESTART THE ENGINE.. THEN OKAY.. IT HAPPENS NOT ONLY ONCE BUT FEW TIMES ALREADY..IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION..RUNNING AROUND 40 TO 60 MILES MPH.
Own a 2006 Mark LT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.