2011 Lincoln MKT: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern steering.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 197,000.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2023
“Sometimes while starting the car, the power steering does not work and the car can barely be maneuvered out of a parking spot. Turning the car off and re-starting it fixes the problem however this happens about every other week. This has not happened while the car has been in motion thankfully as I'm sure this would cause an accident. The mileage this started was about 200,000 miles. There is a recall but apparently this car does not qualify for a free fix by the manufacturer. It is an expensive repair according to internet searches or vehicle owners with the same issues and reports that most people do not have the repair done due to the high cost.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2021
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“Vehicle has original 20" aluminum wheels. The car rims are showing advanced corrosion and deep pitting of the chrome near the wheel mounting studs and between the spokes. I suspect galvanic corrosion. Washing and waxing wheels does not help.”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2020
“Stabilization bars or liftgate struts gave out while sitting after suv was loaded when I got home the liftgate opened and immediately shut it would not stay open”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkt. While driving 70 mph, the power steering seized without warning and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to leith lincoln (located at 7900 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 872-9500) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,500.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkt. While driving 50 mph, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle began to jerk and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to zumbrota ford (1660 south main st, zumbrota, mn 55992) where it was diagnosed that the internal ptu needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 105,945.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2017
“"takata recall" I am reaching out to NHTSA for the second time do to a recall that was issue back on june 2, 2015 for 2011 lincoln mkt. The recall number is 15s18. A few weeks ago I had a message that came across my dashboard that read services power steering and 2 sec later it read services power steering now. As we speak my car is at the dealership and I had a diagnostic test done. The code that come up on the test was p07ae. After researching the code description it is the same the description that was identified in the recall. Lincoln is not trying to honor the recall because my VIN doesn`t show up.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2017
“"failure of electric power steering assist"- my vehicle is not showing up when looking for my VIN number but it clearly has this issue. While driving I received a service power steering now message and the steering wheel is no longer easy to turn. Recall number 15v340000. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2016
“The 20" aluminum wheels on my vehicle are progressively corroding and the corrosion has now advanced to the wheel flange which seals with the tire bead. As a result, tire pressure deflates at an ever increasing rate. I have become concerned about safety, especially at high speed driving. It appears that as more corrosion occurs, tire deflation also occurs at a faster rate. These are very expensive optional wheels which should not be corroding.”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2016
Recalls - 1 campaign
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2011 Lincoln MKT reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2011 Lincoln MKT. The most complained-about area is steering.
Does the 2011 Lincoln MKT have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering:electric power assist system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.