2011 Lincoln Mkt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (10) · Wheels (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V340000 · 393,623 vehicles
Defect: 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 ste
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (43)
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.
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-25 · SSM 49210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2009-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, o-rings or 6.7l pedestal gasket. although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger to leak oil. to isolate the source of the l
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/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
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2019-08-09 · SSM 48130 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. this is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or disc
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2019-07-02 · SSM 48070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2009-2017 expedition/navigator, 2009-2014 f-150/mustang, 2008-2009 sable, 2008-2019 taurus/flex/mkt, 2013-2019 police interceptor sedan/utility, and 2011-2019 explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent hvac blower motor function at various fan speed settings. this may be due to a
Power Train 2019-05-10 · SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with motorcraft multi-purpose grease spray xl-5-a even if grease was not applied from the factory. also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the eng
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-18 · Steering“my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me. …”
2023-06-08 · Steering · 197,000 mi“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 c…”
2023-03-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. dealership mention that the turbo boost was previously repaired and under warranty so they re…”
2021-12-26 · Steering“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…”
2021-11-08 · Steering“power steering assist fault error. the power steering stopped working. …”
2021-08-27 · Steering · 84,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkt. the contact stated that at start-up the power steering assist failed to operate as needed with the power steering assist message on the instrument panel. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steerin…”
2021-04-09 · Unknown Or Other · 148,214 mi“on wednesday 4/7/21 my car showed a warning of low oil pressure 1x for about 6 seconds. the engine light was on after that. took it to a local tuffy shop. both turbos are blown!! the engine light brings up emission problem and catylytic converter. nothing about any engine issues!! the mechanic said there is oil shooting into my engine!! i just got …”
2020-11-21 · Wheels · 90,000 mi“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.…”
2020-07-28 · Structure:body · 75,000 mi“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…”
2019-04-09 · Steering · 131,500 mi“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 n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.