Does the 2016 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKT, the most recent reported on December 1, 2025 (Structure: body). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKT?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (3 complaints), followed by back over prevention (2).

How many 2016 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Lincoln MKT recalls and problems

3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Lincoln MKT.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2016 Lincoln MKT recalls

Structure: body

NHTSA campaign 25V827000 · reported December 1, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 11,852 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · reported February 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · 211,207 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger

NHTSA campaign 16V925000 · reported December 22, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 1,163 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
The risk: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.

Most reported problems

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

Structure3
Back over prevention2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Steering1
Suspension1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

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

Jul 23, 2026 · Structure · 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the passenger's side B-pillar trim had partially detached. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear-view…

Dec 4, 2025 · Electrical system
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…

May 19, 2021 · Unknown or other
Panoramic sunroof shattered and it’s broken in pieces now; No longer just shattered I am on the phone with a George Hilliker from the Newark CarMax now. To my dismay there is nothing that can be done since this is not a mechanical defect. So at this point I am going to definitely cancel the extended CarMax care that I…

Aug 21, 2020 · Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE…

Jul 14, 2019 · Steering · 90 miles
WHILE MAKING A TURN ONTO HIGHWAY MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT WITH CARS TURNING NEXT TO ME. IT YANKED THE WHEEL OUT OF MY HAND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THEN A WINDOW APPEARS IN LY CAR SAYING YOUR STEERING HAS FAILED PULL OVER SAFELY . LITTLE LATE FOR THAT. AFTER GETTING CAR TO DEALER AND WAITING I…

MKT model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	7	70	1	2
2014	4	54	2	0
2015	6	24	2	0
2016	3	9	0	0
2017	3	4	0	0
2018	2	7	0	0
2019	4	18	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2016 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKT, the most recent reported on December 1, 2025 (Structure: body). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKT?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (3 complaints), followed by back over prevention (2).
How many 2016 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 23, 2026.