2018 Lincoln Mkt Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Lincoln Mkt, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Lincoln Mkt
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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Body (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 23, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available,…
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Suspension: rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Lincoln Mkt have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated the black panel trim had detached while driving at 55 MPH on the highway. The driver ran over the plastic. The contact received the recall notif”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2026 · Structure
“Car started to hesitate, then when I stopped at a light it started running rough like it wanted to stall. Then the engine light started blinking. Vehicle was towed to dealership. All fuel injectors, s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Lincoln MKT (MKT AWD, MKT FWD, MKT Hearse AWD, MKT Limo AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–16 / 21–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5/3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Lincoln Mkt model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mkt model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lincoln Mkt | 0 | 65 |
| 2011 Lincoln Mkt | 1 | 19 |
| 2012 Lincoln Mkt | 1 | 27 |
| 2013 Lincoln Mkt | 7 | 70 |
| 2014 Lincoln Mkt | 4 | 54 |
| 2015 Lincoln Mkt | 6 | 24 |
| 2016 Lincoln Mkt | 3 | 9 |
| 2017 Lincoln Mkt | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Lincoln Mkt | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 Lincoln Mkt | 4 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2018 Lincoln Mkt
How do I know if my 2018 Lincoln Mkt 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Lincoln Mkt; 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 20V072000).
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.
Other Lincoln models
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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.