2006 Lincoln Mark LT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold…
Remedy: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Interior lighting
Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or FMVSS no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Motor (visibility)
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at…
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,833 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, and the instrument panel failed to display properly. The c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2025 · Electrical system
“Brake line located next to steering column is so close the steering column rubbed and wore a hole into the brake line causing brake failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 22, 2019 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–13 / 16–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Lincoln Mark LT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mark LT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lincoln Mark LT | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Lincoln Mark LT | 4 | 31 |
| 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2006 Lincoln Mark LT
How do I know if my 2006 Lincoln Mark LT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V520000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.