Lincoln MKT problems
0 safety recalls. 69 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY NINE HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT HOUSING. THE OWNER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. A REPORT WAS FILED BY THE FIRE…
THIS VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED BY SMALL VOLUME MANUFACTURER BAF TECHNOLOGIES (NOW WESTPORT) WITH AN EPA-APPROVED CNG CONVERSION PACKAGE. THE FUEL FILLER RECEPTACLE, HOWEVER, WAS NOT SECURELY MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. IT WAS MERELY MOUNTED ON A PLASTIC DISC AND GLUED TO A PLASTIC…
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while exiting out of a parking spot, the steering wheel locked up and would not turn. The power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into PARK and restarted the vehicle for the power…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V6210000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) WAS RECEIVED IN AUGUST. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
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Common questions
Is the 2013 Lincoln MKT reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Lincoln MKT is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 Lincoln MKT?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 31 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Lincoln MKT has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Lincoln MKT?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 69 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.