2006 Lincoln Mark Lt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Power Train (4) · Engine And Engine Cooling (4)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2011-02-23 · campaign 11V107000 · 1,325,000 vehicles
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
Risk: THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Service bulletins (34)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Electrical System 2019-09-02 · SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2002-2008 f-super duty, f-150 and mark lt vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the vsm. the programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. to ensure the vsm is conf
Power Train 2019-07-16 · DORD2Q5Z09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a transmission oil cooler line. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the port size being too large. if the port size is too large it will not fit the mating component which would prevent installation, and would therefore have no impact on the
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Equipment 2018-06-01 · SSM 47331 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, rep
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-14 · Visibility/Wiper“the contact owns a 2006 lincoln mark lt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, and the instrument panel failed to display properly. the contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. additionally, the c…”
2019-04-22 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“brake line located next to steering column is so close the steering column rubbed and wore a hole into the brake line causing brake failure.…”
2017-06-19 · Engine · 140,000 mi“the fail safe engine light comes on when driving at any speed or when the fuel gage gets low. i have to turn my truck off, wait a few minutes , then turn it back on for it to cooperate correctly. while the light is on it drives sluggishly.…”
2016-11-18 · Engine · 100,000 mi“during a 100k mile tune up, i attempted to change spark plugs. out of 3 plugs, 2 broke off in engine block. the truck was then taken to a mechanic who broke off 3 more. they told me that ford is very aware of the problem and would not do anything about it. it cost me $800 to have spark plugs removed. now it appears that a part of the old plug …”
2016-10-14 · Steering · 144,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln mark lt. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact lost all brake and power steering functionality. the vehicle was repaired and diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 144,000. the vin was no…”
2016-09-06 · Air Bags · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln mark lt. while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there might be a failure with the air bag module. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the …”
2016-07-07 · Engine · 83,000 mi“the engine stop running sometimes. it says "engine fail safe mode" need to completely stop and restart the engine.. then okay.. it happens not only once but few times already..it happens when the car is in motion..running around 40 to 60 miles mph.…”
2016-05-03 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“in 2012, we bought a used mark lt with 60k miles. the vehicle since stalled twice after reaching 100k+ miles and draining two battery, shutting down the engine without warning at a low speed and while trying to turn. this rendered the brakes and power steering useless - we just barely avoided frontal collision with street signs and a bridge as we…”
2015-11-30 · Engine“faulty code comes on at between 50 _ 60 mph and the sterring and brakes lockes up and engine shuts off…”
2015-02-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 140,000 mi“while traveling on highway i35 and going 70mph, the vehicle turned off and slowing traffic going 65 to 70 behind me. the error code was engine on safe mode. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.