NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
This page covers 6 recalls, 22 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Mkt.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Standard 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.
For the 2015 Lincoln MKT, the clearest pattern in owner complaints centers on the backup camera system. Owners frequently report the rear camera displaying a blank or black screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, with some describing intermittent distortion rather than a complete outage. Several owners note an on-screen message indicating the camera is unavailable, and at least one report mentions the proximity sensors also failing to detect objects while reversing. The second most-reported area involves the vehicle's structure, though the complaint volume there is lower and the reported symptoms are varied enough that no single clear pattern emerges. Rearview camera failures appear to be the defining complaint thread for this model year, with owners describing both total signal loss and image quality degradation as recurring behaviors.
22
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Lincoln MKT has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump failure that can stall the engine without warning, a rear suspension toe link that can fracture and cause sudden loss of vehicle control, and a vacuum pump relay that can overheat and start a fire — the last of these only affecting vehicles built with a limousine or hearse preparation package.
On the safety equipment side, certain MKT Town Car vehicles with the livery package were delivered without the intended second-row seating, meaning occupants in that area have no seats or restraints in a crash. The parking brake on some vehicles may not fully engage when applied, so if the transmission is left out of Park on a slope, the vehicle can roll away on its own. The rearview camera can display a distorted, flickering, or completely blank image when reversing, reducing the driver's view of what is directly behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
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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
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.
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
Your vehicle was delivered without the second row seating that should be there, and without a required tether anchorage at the front passenger position. This makes it unsafe for child restraints.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install the missing second row seating and tether anchorage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake may not fully engage when applied, preventing the vehicle from staying securely parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the parking brake system and replace the parking brake control assembly if needed, at no cost.
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.