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Lincoln Mark LTModel year report

2006 Lincoln Mark LT Problems

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,000miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (19% of the total), followed by engine cooling (6) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electrical system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11000013, filed 2017-06, 140,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I have a powertrain warranty for my truck an ford says I have sludge in engine an I gave them all oil change receipts my warranty is up in oct 2011 an ford is dying to fix it please help.”

NHTSA complaint #10426801, filed 2011-09, 42,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2006 Lincoln Mark Lt went into engine failsafe mode for no reason. This created a very dangerous condition with the truck going into an idle. Pulled truck over and restarted engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10327992, filed 2010-04, 76,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The failures recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10682633, filed 2015-02, 42,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,300 and 93,000 miles.

24%0–104%10–2516%25–5016%50–7516%75–10024%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2006820092011201520172025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Mark LT · sedan RWD/4WDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 19.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Lincoln Mark LT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Mark LT RWD5.4L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131815$4,450
Mark LT 4WD/AWD5.4L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Mark LT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007797,0000—14—Not enough data
20063161,0004—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Lincoln Mark LT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (19% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 6.

Has the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (Mark LT, 5.4L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,300 and 93,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.