2016 Lincoln Mks problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (85)
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.
Power Train 2026-06-30 · 25E08-S1 · Other
powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Power Train 2026-04-14 · 25E08 S1 · Emissions
new vehicle delivery hold - emissions recall 25e08 – supplement #1 certain 2016 – 2019 model year lincoln mkt, 2016 model year mks, and 2017 - 2020 model year continental vehicles with 3.7l engines powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 25N17 · Other
advance notice – customer satisfaction program 25n17 certain 2015-2025 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
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What owners report
2022-06-14 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“ac blower motor resistor control module faulty causes fan to be stuck in one speed then system varies up and down and vents smoke. forward warning comes on for no reason?…”
2017-07-06 · Power Train“vehicle started to loose power. the "see owner's manual" light illuminated. the vehicle was coasted to a nearby dealer at: atchinson ford, belleville, mi, where it was diagnosed that the throttle mechanisn was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was repa…”
2017-01-19 · Electrical System · 12,000 mi“faulty electrical system causes the car to cut off! stall! for several minutes and then it starts back up. i have been stranded five times!…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.