Model year record

2011 Lincoln MKT recalls & problems

The 2011 Lincoln MKT has 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (11 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints19filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringJun 2, 2015

Electric power assist system

Recall 15V340000393,623 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2011 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	15.1%

2011 Lincoln MKT 4DR SUV FWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	16.4%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

MKT FWD

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

MKT AWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

MKT AWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

MKT Hearse AWD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Steering	11	131,500 mi
Engine	4	105,945 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	—
Power train	2	—
Wheels	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch	1	—
StructureBody	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—
Electrical system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.
Jul 14, 2023
Steering
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 197,000.
Jun 1, 2023 · 197,000 miles
Engine
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…
Feb 24, 2023
Steering
Sometimes while starting the car, the power steering does not work and the car can barely be maneuvered out of a parking spot. Turning the car off and re-starting it fixes the problem however this happens about every other week. This has not happened while the car has been in motion thankfully as Iâm sure this would cause an accident. The mileage this started was about 200,000 miles. There is a recall but apparently this car does not qualify for a free fix by the manufacturer. It is an expensive repair according to internet searches or vehicle owners with the same issues and reports that most people do not have the repair done due to the high cost.
Oct 1, 2021
Steering
Power steering assist fault error. The power steering stopped working.
Nov 7, 2021
Steering
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that at start-up the power steering assist failed to operate as needed with the power steering assist message on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The contact then had the vehicle towed to the dealer where he was informed that the recall had expired. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not under…
Aug 8, 2021 · 84,000 miles
Engine
ON WEDNESDAY 4/7/21 MY CAR SHOWED A WARNING OF LOW OIL PRESSURE 1X FOR ABOUT 6 SECONDS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AFTER THAT. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TUFFY SHOP. BOTH TURBOS ARE BLOWN!! THE ENGINE LIGHT BRINGS UP EMISSION PROBLEM AND CATYLYTIC CONVERTER. NOTHING ABOUT ANY ENGINE ISSUES!! THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS OIL SHOOTING INTO MY ENGINE!! I JUST GOT AN OIL CHANGE 3 WEEKS AGO, MY CARS OIL METER READS FINE. NO LOW OIL!!! THE CAR DRIVES FINE. NO INDICATION. NO OIL LEAK, BRAND NEW OIL PAN, OIL IS NOT LOW!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?? THE CAR IS AS QUIET AS A CHURCH MOUSE. NO ENGINE KNOCKING, NO OVERHEATING NOTHING . THIS IS OBVIOUS A PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL ON THE TURBOS IF THEY KNOW THEY GO…
Apr 9, 2021 · 148,214 miles
Wheels
VEHICLE HAS ORIGINAL 20" ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE CAR RIMS ARE SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION AND DEEP PITTING OF THE CHROME NEAR THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS AND BETWEEN THE SPOKES. I SUSPECT GALVANIC CORROSION. WASHING AND WAXING WHEELS DOES NOT HELP.
Nov 21, 2020 · 90,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.