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2011 Lincoln MKTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2011 Lincoln MKT, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-340 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Lincoln MKT
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 69%Owner complaints190 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage108kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Lincoln MKT has problems

19 complaints 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
Steering110
Engine40
Wheels20
Power train20
Vehicle speed control20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2011 Lincoln MKT 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.

69%repaired · 2016 Q4

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 15V-340 · Jun 2, 2015 · 393,623 vehicles · 272,633 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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

2011 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 Lincoln MKT safety ratings

2011 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD 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: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MKT owners report

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

my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.
Complaint 11532942 · Jul 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was…
Complaint 11526020 · Jun 8, 2023 · 197,000 miles
Car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. Car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. Car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. Dealership mention that the turbo boost…
Complaint 11509944 · Mar 2, 2023

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