CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Lincoln MKT has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (32 reports).
2013 Lincoln MKT recalls
Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss
Certain Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT vehicles from model years 2013 to 2015 with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack may have rear suspension toe links that fracture under stress.
Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls
A component inside the fuel pump electric module may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in 2013 Ford Models
A fuel delivery module in certain 2013 Ford Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles may crack, allowing gasoline to leak.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor.
Overheating Vacuum Pump Relay Can Cause Fire
Certain limousine or hearse preparation package vehicles may have a vacuum pump relay that can overheat because of an internal fault or contamination.
Most common 2013 Lincoln MKT problems
Problem areas named in the 70 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 32 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
What owners report
The electronic power steering motor has quit working. This is a $1,000 part to be replaced. Almost every other Ford\Lincoln vehicles have had this part recalled. Eventhough Ford knows this part will fail, they failed to include all vehicles with this terrible piece of equipment. It has caused me to lose my pilot car business,due to the cost of replacement.
Rear camera requires replacement approx. every 3 years Images start getting reversed or upside down, then very grainy and then the camera completely fails altogether. When the camera fails you get a warning stating " Camera is unavailable please contact the dealership" I have put 2 cameras in the vehicle, both were Motorcraft parts purchased at the dealership. When I purchased the vehicle the dealership that sold the car to me indicated they had replaced the camera in July of 2022 with an aftermarket unit that failed on me in November of 2022. These cameras frequently fail, it is widely reported across all Ford/Lincoln vehicles. Edge, Explorer, Flex, MKT, MKX being the most widely spoken abo
B and C pillar trim panels have come loose requiring replacement when they fall off. One completely detached while I was driving on the interstate and was run over by a vehicle behind me.
I own a 2013 Lincoln MKT (VIN: [XXX] ). The backup camera intermittently fails when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The screen will either go completely black or show a distorted/blurred image, and it happens unpredictably. When the failure occurs, there is no usable rear visibility through the camera. This presents a significant safety hazard, especially when backing out of driveways, parking lots, and areas where pedestrians or children may be behind the vehicle. Lincoln has already issued a recall for the same backup camera malfunction on later model-year MKT vehicles, and the symptoms on my vehicle are identical to those in the recall description. However, my VIN is not currently incl
Both rear driver and passenger side toe links were replaced at Colonial Ford in Connecticut due to the recall. The driver side is fine, the defective part installed at Colonial Ford is the passenger side. This should be covered by Colonial Ford, as I'm at no fault for the time it took to find this defect which is not apparent until you place the vehicle on a lift and perform a professional inspection. There are no warning lamps or messages to alert the owner there is a defective part that could cause a life threatening accident with a replaced suspension part. Both Lincoln and Colonial Ford state there's nothing they can do because the replacement recall part is out of warranty, 1yr./12,0
2013 Lincoln MKT questions
Does the 2013 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2013 Lincoln MKT: Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss; Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls; Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in 2013 Ford Models; Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed; Overheating Vacuum Pump Relay Can Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKT?
Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (32), Fuel/Propulsion System (9), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Lincoln MKT has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.