CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Lincoln MKT has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).
2016 Lincoln MKT recalls
Door Trim Can Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles may have driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim that can detach while the vehicle is being driven.
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.
Oil Leak Can Ignite Engine Fire Risk
Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes can leak oil onto engine components.
Most common 2016 Lincoln MKT problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the passenger's side B-pillar trim had partially detached. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear-view camera was intermittently inoperable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.
Panoramic sunroof shattered and itâs broken in pieces now; No longer just shattered I am on the phone with a George Hilliker from the Newark CarMax now. To my dismay there is nothing that can be done since this is not a mechanical defect. So at this point I am going to definitely cancel the extended CarMax care that I did sign up for him to help offset my cost for my deductible to deal with this damage. I would regret not turning around and returning the car on May 4 just because I heard the sound and had no idea what the consequences of that would turn into. I will also convey this in the survey request that I have received from Carmax. Taking this up any further would only cause me more
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHILE MAKING A TURN ONTO HIGHWAY MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT WITH CARS TURNING NEXT TO ME. IT YANKED THE WHEEL OUT OF MY HAND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THEN A WINDOW APPEARS IN LY CAR SAYING YOUR STEERING HAS FAILED PULL OVER SAFELY . LITTLE LATE FOR THAT. AFTER GETTING CAR TO DEALER AND WAITING I SEARCHED AND FOUND ELECTRIC STEERING RECALL FROM 2015 SOME 400K CARS. THE SAME YEAR MINE WAS BUILT. DEALER SAYS NO BUT ITS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM.
2016 Lincoln MKT questions
Does the 2016 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKT: Door Trim Can Detach While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss; Oil Leak Can Ignite Engine Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKT?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Unknown Or Other (2), Back Over Prevention (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.