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2006 Lincoln Mark LT Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
19%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, 19% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10684059, filed 2015-02, 140,000 miles

“- the contact purchased a 2006 Lincoln, it was leaking transmission oil. The vehicle caught fire after repair on 11/14. Fire dept said the fire was of unknown origin. The vehicle had been driven 50 miles when the contact stopped to get gas when she noticed smoke entering the passenger compartment of the car and under the hood. She injured her knee trying to get her grandson out of his car seat. The fire department was call but did not arrive before flames were visible.”

NHTSA complaint #10176387, filed 2006-12, 5,750 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the engine lost power causing the vehicle to stall. The contact merged the vehicle onto the shoulder where it restarted immediately. The engine safe light illuminated each time the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the failure. A diagnostic test was performed; however, there were no codes indicating there was a problem. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10437783, filed 2011-11, 43,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt. While driving 55 MPH, the engine fail safe mode warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle began to shut down and the power steering failed. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. She placed the vehicle in park and then restarted the vehicle. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 71,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10254700, filed 2009-01, 70,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007114%
2006619%

Other parts of the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT

Engine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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