Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Lincoln MKT

Lincoln MKT owners have reported 10 problems related to engine and engine cooling (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln MKT based on all problems reported for the MKT.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2016 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 08/11/2025

The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.

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2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2011 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 02/24/2023

Car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. Car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. Car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. Dealership mention that the turbo boost was previously repaired and under warranty so they repaired it. Car started smoking again I took car to dealership to get an oil change and made them aware that the car was smoking bad again. I was informed that it takes a while for the oil to burn out of the exhaust. Two days later I when to the store to pick up my medication and once again the car began smoking and the smoke was comin into the car, the check engiene like came on and the oil light came on as I was driving. The car began to make ding sound and start stuttering like it was going to shut off. I tried to acclerator and the car was still going slow as I was driving on a busy street. I got the car home and the next day called to have it towed to dealership. 3/2/2023 called the dealership because I have not heard from them and was informed that the turbo boost failed again.

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3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2014 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 09/24/2019

Noticed sluggishness on interstate and exited at the first available exit that was approximately 1 mile away. When exiting interstate and coming to a complete stop at the stop sign, it died and would not start. It was blocking the single turning lane. It was turning over very well but seemed to be lacking fuel maybe. Had it towed to local mechanic shop. No word back from them yet. Just had the fuel pump replaced at my expense about 4 months ago. I know there was a recall on the fuel pump before we bought it. It was an employee's vehicle that worked at the dealership and I suspect the so-called repair was pencil whipped and not really repaired by the dealership. It was a "certified " car and we paid a premium price for it and I'm still paying!.

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4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2013 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 08/27/2019

~tl the contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkt. While driving in a funeral procession, smoke and flames appeared from the engine compartment under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle, opened the hood, and extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher. The fire department arrived to assist with extinguishing the flames and filed a fire report. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v172000 (electrical system), but the contact did not receive a recall letter. The vehicle was towed to reineke Ford Lincoln of lima a(1360 greely chapel rd, lima, OH 45804, (419) 223-3673) to diagnose the cause of the fire damage. The contact stated that the computer system for all operating components of the limo was previously serviced at american limousine service cleveland (11723 detroit Ave, lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 221-9330). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

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5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2010 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 10/15/2017

A gas type odor enters cabin of vehicle. I believe it to be carbon monoxide. I often have to roll down the windows even in cold winter weather to prevent carbon monoxide from overtaking the cabin when the heating system is on.

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6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2014 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 06/04/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated that he floored the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently and at various speeds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there were no mechanical failure with the accelerator pedal. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2010 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 12/10/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, without warning the engine seized. The vehicle was able to be restarted. As a result the check engine, reduced power, and low oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure where it was diagnosed that the battery had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,932. The VIN was not available. Mc.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2012 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 03/07/2014

My 2013 Lincoln Mkt engine can be turned off while in drive by simply pushing the " push start button". Thats right the car turns itself off when in drive if one mistakenly touches the 'push start button' used to start the car! to restart the car one must put the car in park, and apply the brake. This obviously is very dangerous when traveling on any road or highway and will certainly lead to an accident. Note: I have have found the same symptom in both Lincoln and Ford cars with the push start button option. I recently drove a Ford explorer and flex, both with the push button option and both could cars engine could be turned off while the cars were in drive. It does not take much pressure to cause this failure to occur. In fact a slight glance of your hand or finger on the push start button is all it takes. I have contact Lincoln and Ford but with no response. Your interst in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

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9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2010 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 04/17/2013

First time I was driving at about 20 miles per hour and let go of the gas pedal the car jumped out of drive and did a jerking sound they replied it was 2 solenoids were replaced the next time I was diving up a hill with a 20% grade and tried to accelerate and it lost all power. It remained the same on acceleration. No power what so ever until I made it to the top.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2010 Lincoln MKT

Failure Date: 08/22/2012

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.


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