2015 Lincoln MKT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Lincoln MKT has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: i just got 2015 lincoln mkt livery package on 07/14/2015.i found the sunroof screen fram has a crack in four places. i belive this may cause the screen to drop to my passengers or cause injury.i take it to the nearest ford service center they sayed they don't belive it is safety issue..

4 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

8 complaints

30%

• I JUST GOT 2015 LINCOLN MKT LIVERY PACKAGE ON 07/14/2015.I FOUND THE SUNROOF SCREEN FRAM HAS A CRACK IN FOUR PLACES. I BELIVE THIS MAY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO DROP TO MY PASSENGERS OR CAUSE INJURY.I TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST FORD SERVICE CENTER THEY SAYED THEY DON'T BELIVE IT IS SAFETY ISSUE.
• WHILE DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY A LOUD EXPLOSION NOISE OCCURRED; GLASS FROM THE SUNROOF CAME INTO THE VEHICLE. NO VEHICLES WERE IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT PORTION OF THE SUNROOF HAD A GAPING HOLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A ROCK OR BULLET AS THE REASON FOR THE INCIDENT.
• WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE FRONT SECTION OF THE MOON ROOF EXPLODED WITH A LOUD BANG AND CREATED A CRACK IN THE GLASS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ON THE DRIVE HOME OTHER CRACKS DEVELOPED ALONG THE DRIVER SIDE EDGE. TOOK IT TO A DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY AND WAS TOLD TO "CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY!". ON

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

“I JUST GOT 2015 LINCOLN MKT LIVERY PACKAGE ON 07/14/2015.I FOUND THE SUNROOF SCREEN FRAM HAS A CRACK IN FOUR PLACES. I BELIVE THIS MAY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO DROP TO MY PASSENGERS OR CAUSE INJURY.I TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST FORD SERVICE CENTER THEY SAYED THEY DON'T BELIVE IT IS SAFETY ISSUE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

5 complaints

19%

• I JUST GOT 2015 LINCOLN MKT LIVERY PACKAGE ON 07/14/2015.I FOUND THE SUNROOF SCREEN FRAM HAS A CRACK IN FOUR PLACES. I BELIVE THIS MAY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO DROP TO MY PASSENGERS OR CAUSE INJURY.I TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST FORD SERVICE CENTER THEY SAYED THEY DON'T BELIVE IT IS SAFETY ISSUE.
• WE ARE A LIMOUSINE SERVICE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE GLASS ROOF EXPLODED FOR NO REASON, NO OTHER VEHICLE WERE AROUND.
• VEHICLE WAS ON I-78 ON A CLEAR DAY WITH A TEMPERATUE OF 75 DEGREES AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 70 MPH, NO BRIDGES, NO ROUGH PAVEMENT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FIXED PANORAMIC ROOF (FORWARD PANEL) SHATTERED CAUSED A LOUD BANG. SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLEW OUT! NO EVIDENCE OF A ROCK OR OTHER MATERIAL STRIKING THE

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

19%

• The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the image on the screen was distorted. Additionally, the contact stated that the back over prevention sensor failed to recognize objects in
• The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that there was a failure with the rearview camera, occasionally displaying a blank screen or being inoperable while reversing. The message "Camera not Available - Please Contact the Dealer" was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. Th
• See attached document for complaint. I am the owner of the 2015 MKT that has a recall noted above. The rearview camera went out completely several months ago. Only a black screen would appear then the vehicle was in reverse. I saved money to get the camera into working order. On 09/29/2025 I took t

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

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the image on the screen was distorted. Additionally, the contact stated that the back over prevention sensor failed to recognize objects in”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

• I DROVE IN MY DRIVEWAY. SHIFTED TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, POPPED THE TRUNK RELEASE. EXITED THE CAR AND SAW THE TRUNK LID WAS DOWN. GOT THE REMOTE OUT OF MY POCKET AND PRESSED IT TO OPEN TRUNK . TRUNK STILL DIDN'T OPEN. WENT BACK TO DRIVER'S DOOR, OPENED IT AND THE ALARM SYSTEM AND LIGHTS
• JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER CARS MADE BY FORD ON THEIR PLATFORM THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT.

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

“I DROVE IN MY DRIVEWAY. SHIFTED TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, POPPED THE TRUNK RELEASE. EXITED THE CAR AND SAW THE TRUNK LID WAS DOWN. GOT THE REMOTE OUT OF MY POCKET AND PRESSED IT TO OPEN TRUNK . TRUNK STILL DIDN'T OPEN. WENT BACK TO DRIVER'S DOOR, OPENED IT AND THE ALARM SYSTEM AND LIGHTS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: I JUST GOT 2015 LINCOLN MKT LIVERY PACKAGE ON 07/14/2015.I FOUND THE SUNROOF SCREEN FRAM HAS A CRACK IN FOUR PLACES. I BELIVE THIS MAY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO DROP TO MY PASSENGERS OR CAUSE INJURY.I TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST FORD SERVICE CENTER THEY SAYED THEY DON'T BELIVE IT IS SAFETY ISSUE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: I JUST GOT 2015 LINCOLN MKT LIVERY PACKAGE ON 07/14/2015.I FOUND THE SUNROOF SCREEN FRAM HAS A CRACK IN FOUR PLACES. I BELIVE THIS MAY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO DROP TO MY PASSENGERS OR CAUSE INJURY.I TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST FORD SERVICE CENTER THEY SAYED THEY DON'T BELIVE IT IS SAFETY ISSUE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the image on the screen was distorted. Additionally, the contact stated that the back over prevention sensor failed to recognize objects in
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I DROVE IN MY DRIVEWAY. SHIFTED TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, POPPED THE TRUNK RELEASE. EXITED THE CAR AND SAW THE TRUNK LID WAS DOWN. GOT THE REMOTE OUT OF MY POCKET AND PRESSED IT TO OPEN TRUNK . TRUNK STILL DIDN'T OPEN. WENT BACK TO DRIVER'S DOOR, OPENED IT AND THE ALARM SYSTEM AND LIGHTS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)