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2017 Lincoln MKT recalls and problems

3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Lincoln MKT.

3
recalls
4
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2017 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.

What owners report

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

Oct 19, 2026 · Structure · 46,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the sun visor failed to open…

May 15, 2026 · Structure · 40,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 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 local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

Nov 10, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling · 65,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving after the vehicle had been in idling for 4-5 minutes, there was an excessive amount of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal rattling sounds while driving…

Nov 13, 2017 · Steering

THIS VEHICLE IS A RENTAL FROM BUDGET. ON 11/10 - 11/11/17, DRIVING FROM FT MYERS, FL TO KNOXVILLE, TN, ON I-75, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55-80 MPH, WHILE CHANGING LANES, VEHICLE WOULD START TO STEER SMOOTHLY EITHER TO LEFT OR RIGHT, AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE (DART) MORE TO LEFT OR RIGHT. TO ME IT ACTED…

MKT model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 45420
2015 62420
2016 3900
2017 3400
2018 2700
2019 41800

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

Questions

Does the 2017 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Lincoln MKT?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (2 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (1).
How many 2017 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 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 October 19, 2026.