NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links can crack under stress, potentially affecting rear suspension function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links at no cost to you.
This page covers 7 recalls, 69 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Lincoln Mkt.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2013 Lincoln MKT, accounting for the largest share of reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe loss of power assist, stiff or unresponsive steering, and the steering system cutting out unexpectedly while driving. The fuel and propulsion system draws the next highest complaint volume, with owners reporting engine stalling, hesitation, and loss of power. Suspension complaints follow, typically describing clunking, knocking, or a rough, unsettled ride. Scattered reports also mention backup camera failures, owners describe the image going black, reversed, or heavily distorted when shifting into reverse, and trim panels working loose from the B and C pillars over time.
69
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
By System
The 2013 Lincoln MKT has 7 recalls, the most serious including a fire risk on limousine and hearse prep package vehicles where the vacuum pump relay can overheat, and a separate fuel leak from a cracked fuel delivery module that can also ignite.
On the fuel and drivetrain side, vehicles with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine have an additional concern: a component inside the fuel pump module can overheat and cut power to the fuel pump, causing the engine to stall or fail to start. The electric power steering system can also lose its assist, requiring noticeably more effort to steer at low speeds and raising the risk of a crash. On the chassis side, the rear suspension toe links can fracture under stress, causing a sudden and unexpected change in handling. There is also a structural recall affecting vehicles built without third-row seats, where child seat tether anchors are covered by the cargo floor system and do not meet Canadian safety standards. Some recalls only affect limousine and hearse prep package vehicles, and others are specific to the 3.5L EcoBoost engine.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links can crack under stress, potentially affecting rear suspension function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the fuel pump's electrical module may overheat, cutting power to the fuel pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump electrical module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel delivery module can crack, which may cause fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering assist system may shut down due to a steering motor sensor fault, potentially eliminating power steering.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the steering control module for fault codes. If found, the steering gear is replaced. If none are found, the steering control module software is updated.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vacuum pump relay can overheat due to an internal fault or water and road contamination entering through an unsealed connector, potentially causing an underhood fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination, potentially causing it to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cargo management load floor covering the tether anchor locations lacks required identification symbols showing where child safety seat tether anchors are located.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the cargo management load floor with one that displays the required identification symbol.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
