2010 Lincoln MKT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Lincoln MKT has 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkt. while driving approximately 35 mph he noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right and he could feel vibrations throughout the entire vehicle. he also heard a grinding noise whenever pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to an . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

29 complaints

32%

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

12 complaints

13%

• WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR IN 2010, THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. I WOULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD JERK AND THE RPM'S WOULD REV UP AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. ON AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE, I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE
• ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUDDERS AND SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHILE MOVING IF THE GAS IS STEPPED ON AT A FAST RATE. *TR
• GETTING ON TO THE INTERSTATE AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND CAR STARTED KNOCKING, AND SHUDDER HAD LOSE OF POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR IN 2010, THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. I WOULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD JERK AND THE RPM'S WOULD REV UP AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. ON AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE, I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

8 complaints

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN
• WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR IN 2010, THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. I WOULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD JERK AND THE RPM'S WOULD REV UP AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. ON AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE, I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE
• GETTING ON TO THE INTERSTATE AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND CAR STARTED KNOCKING, AND SHUDDER HAD LOSE OF POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

7 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM LUNG COM
• THE GEARS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE NOT RIDING SMOOTH, WHEN YOUR DRIVING UPHILL IT SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE IT'S FALLING APART. AND THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT, THEY SAY IT'S NOT THE BULB BUT AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.. *TR
• AFTER DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR HIGH LOAD AND THEN COMING TO A STOP, AN EXHAUST SMELL WILL FILL THE CABIN WITH VISIBLE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MY FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND SAID HE ALMOST PASSED OUT, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, BEFORE OPENING A WINDOW. I HAVE PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THIS PROB

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM LUNG COM”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

6 complaints

• SUN ROOF EXPLODED SHOWERING DRIVER AND PASSENGER WITH SHARDS OF GLASS CUTTING HANDS AND ARMS. I BELIEVE THE SUN ROOF SHOULD BE LANINATED GLASS. *TR
• THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT AT 4:05 PM. THE LINCOLN MKT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON AN ERRAND TO A SHOPPING MALL. THE DRIVER MADE A LEFT TURN, AND STOPPED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. ON PROCEEDING TO MAKE A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO THE SAME PARKING SPOT, THE
• THE LARGE TEMPERED GLASS ROOF PANEL OF THE PANORAMIC "VISTA ROOF" ON MY 2010 LINCOLN MKT SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING WITH A LOUD, FRIGHTENING EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE NY THRUWAY ON NOVEMBER 30, 2014. THE PANEL WAS NOT DISPLACED, ALTHOUGH SMALL PIECES OF GLASS FELL ONTO THE HEAD LINER. L

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“SUN ROOF EXPLODED SHOWERING DRIVER AND PASSENGER WITH SHARDS OF GLASS CUTTING HANDS AND ARMS. I BELIEVE THE SUN ROOF SHOULD BE LANINATED GLASS. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 92 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR IN 2010, THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. I WOULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD JERK AND THE RPM'S WOULD REV UP AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. ON AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE, I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD FEEL VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HE ALSO HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM LUNG COM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)