2010 Lincoln MKT recalls and problems

No recalls and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.

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recalls
65
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Lincoln MKT recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 25, 2023 · Steering

I was driving home from work thru a construction area and all of a sudden my power steering/collision warning came on and the signal with the slippery tire car symbol. My power steering went out i almost hit a concrete wall but was able to steer car in development off main road Power steering out and will not operate…

Nov 20, 2022 · Structure

Front sub frame rusted out completely on drivers side, passenger side is fine. The frame could separate at any time which could cause you to loss control of car without warning. Took car to get lower control arm replaced and repair shop saw rust damage to sub frame and took pictures. Called Ford to tell them about…

Aug 30, 2022 · Visibility

4th time in 12 years that the moonroof has broken and the side shields that hold each side in place need to be replaced. This is a recurrent issue at least with me on this vehicle causing my roof to stay open until fixed. Not sure if tis because the roof is so big or if its just faulty equipment/engineering. But I…

Feb 8, 2022 · Power train

There is an apparent transmission issue and, according to my research, it is somewhat common with this model vehicle. There is an intermittent problem with shift delay and/or "jumping" during acceleration from first gear. Often happens at stopped position at light and is dangerous if turning in front of oncoming…

Jan 23, 2022 · Steering

I was driving the car and the power steering went completely out without warning and almost caused a serious collison. After researching the car I found that there were multile issues with the power steering modules on these vehicles, this car needs to be repaired by the manufacturer, this is a defect.

MKT model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 06511
2011 11900
2012 12800
2013 77012

Across all years, the 2013 MKT has the most complaints (70). All Lincoln MKT years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Lincoln MKT as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (28 complaints), followed by engine (11).
How many 2010 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 65 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 25, 2023.