I've had plenty of Lincoln in the bay over the years, and the visibility complaints on these don't surprise me. 66 on the NHTSA record across 16 model-year entries (2005–2022) is not a fluke. The 2014 Lincoln MKT leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. Most reports are nuisance-grade rather than safety-critical — but the volume itself is the signal. Repair cost runs around $350 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Wipers, washers, backup camera, defroster — exercise all of them on the test drive. None of these failures are emergencies but they add up.
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16 model-year entries · 2005–2022
Lincoln visibility problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Lincoln vehicles for visibility issues. 1 active recall campaign. See visibility across all makes →
Complaints
66
Recalls
1
Year-models
16
Avg fix
$350
Worst-affected Lincoln model-years for visibility Top 16 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2014 Lincoln MKT
10 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2016 Lincoln Navigator
6 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Lincoln MKS
5 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Lincoln MKX
5 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2022 Lincoln Aviator
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2021 Lincoln Navigator
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2017 Lincoln Navigator
4 complaints · 1 recall · ~$350 moderate
2010 Lincoln MKT
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2019 Lincoln Navigator
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2015 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Lincoln MKT
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2013 Lincoln MKX
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2011 Lincoln MKX
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2010 Lincoln MKX
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Lincoln Town Car
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
Active recalls — Lincoln visibility 7 on file
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C43.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles
An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014
Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C07.
Common questions
How many Lincoln visibility complaints are on file with NHTSA?
66 complaints across 16 model-year entries from 2005 to 2022. 1 active recall campaigns cover visibility issues across the Lincoln lineup.
Which Lincoln model has the most visibility complaints?
The 2014 Lincoln MKT leads with 10 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 Navigator (6) and 2013 MKS (5).
What does it cost to fix Lincoln visibility problems?
Independent shops average $350 for visibility repairs across the Lincoln lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Lincoln visibility recalls?
Yes — 7 active recall campaigns cover visibility on Lincoln vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Lincoln.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.