Does the 2018 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Lincoln MKT?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).

How many 2018 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Lincoln MKT recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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.

2018 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.

Most reported problems

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

Structure3
Unknown or other3
Back over prevention1
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

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

May 27, 2026 · Structure · 133,200 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated the black panel trim had detached while driving at 55 MPH on the highway. The driver ran over the plastic. The contact received the recall notification letter for the NHTSA Campaign Number. 25V827000 (Back Over Prevention) The contact called the local dealer…

Jan 16, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Car started to hesitate, then when I stopped at a light it started running rough like it wanted to stall. Then the engine light started blinking. Vehicle was towed to dealership. All fuel injectors, spark plugs, and ignition coils replaced.

Oct 22, 2025 · Unknown or other
The problem is with the rear camera alerts. Sometimes, when I am backing up, it does not alert me when a person is walking in back of my car or sometimes it is a moving vehicle, and I am in reverse and slowly backing up. All of a sudden I see them right there in back of me so I step on the break quickly, or I would…

Mar 6, 2024 · Structure
On […] the drivers side keyless entry fell off our vehicle while traveling on the Ohio turnpike. The wiring harness held the trim component from falling off the vehicle, but caused it to fling and smash into the vehicle until we pulled off the turnpike. We duct taped the part in place until we could get the vehicle to…

Sep 15, 2023 · Structure · 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior windshield trim on the driver's side door detached. After some time, the exterior windshield trim on the passenger's side door also detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who did not provide a specific…

MKT model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2015	6	24	2
2016	3	9	0
2017	3	4	0
2018	2	7	0
2019	4	18	0

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

Questions

Does the 2018 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Lincoln MKT?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (3).
How many 2018 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 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 May 27, 2026.