2010 Lincoln MKT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Lincoln MKT, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.
“When I first got the car in 2010, the first incident occurred while I was driving about 40 MPH. I would step on the accelerator and the car would jerk and the RPM's would rev up and nothing would happen. On an oil change service, I reported this to the dealer and they said they could not reproduce the incident and nothing showed up on the computer record chip. On many occasions after, the same thing would happen, I would step on the accelerator and the car would jerk furiously and the RPM's would rev up and nothing would happen...the car was at a standstill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512170, filed 2013-05, 3,000 miles“I bought certified (cpo) 2010 Lincoln MKT in aug 2013. It had a mileage of around 50500 miles. After running just around 5k, it shivered and broke down on a trip when I was about to merge to highway from an exit and there were white fumes from the cylinder. At first they mentioned, there is a problem with fuel injector and it needs to be replaced. Later they mentioned of a problem with few other parts and replaced the same too. Then they mentioned of replacing the engine and done the same. But problem didn't solve. Later they changed the torque sensor or something and gave the vehicle after 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #10605439, filed 2014-06, 55,500 miles“Getting on to the interstate and tried to accelerate and car started knocking, and shudder had lose of power. This has happened on several other occasions. No check engine lights come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10512729, filed 2013-05, 47,000 miles“On six occasions a flame followed by billowing back smoke has poured from my vehicle. Each time the dealership replaced the turbocharger - only to have it happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10468319, filed 2012-07, 17,202 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKT. While driving at any speed, the turbo fuel line emitted exhaust fumes into the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine remained on after the vehicle was turned off. In addition, the passenger side door handle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures were unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,125. Updated 02/24/16”
NHTSA complaint #10794426, filed 2015-11, 100,125 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10053449Jun 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: a slow fuel fill condition may be experience by some vehicles. Models 2010-2014 flex, mkt.
- 10039108Mar 1, 2011Ford: 2010-2011 taurus. There may be an oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed lines or a seal.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln MKT
28 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lincoln MKT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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