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2018 Lincoln MKT recalls & problems

The 2018 Lincoln MKT has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

StructureDec 1, 2025

Body

Recall 25V82700011,852 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 2, 2025.
SuspensionFeb 10, 2020

Rear

Recall 20V072000211,207 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

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

2018 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

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 / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

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

MKT Livery AWD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

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

MKT AWD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

MKT Hearse AWD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

MKT Limo AWD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 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 areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other3000—
StructureBody › Door3000—
Electronic stability control (esc)1000—
Electrical system1000—
Back over preventionRearview system braking1000—
Fuel/propulsion system1000—

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

Recent owner complaints

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