2010 Lincoln MKTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKT, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2010 Lincoln MKT has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2010 Lincoln MKT recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
95kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 steering complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2010 vs. every other MKT 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 MKT median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2010 Lincoln MKT safety ratings
2010 Lincoln MKT 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
What MKT owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
The steering all of a sudden became impossible to turn the vehicle. I almost had an accident trying to get over to the shoulder. While pulling over on the shoulder the warning signal on the mirror didn’t tell me that another car was next to me. These issues could have cost me my life
Own a 2010 MKT?
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