2010 Lincoln MKT Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,295miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Lincoln MKT, 11% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,295 miles.
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.
“Takata recall. While driving on the highway, with no other vehicles near us, our moonroof exploded. We were not near any overpass. No other vehicle or person was involved. It is apparent that it exploded outward. This vehicle is garage kept. Nothing ever fell on top of car or scraped it. We are out $1000.00 + rental car exp.”
NHTSA complaint #11044801, filed 2017-11, 70,590 miles“After driving at high speed or high load and then coming to a stop, an exhaust smell will fill the cabin with visible smoke coming from under the hood. My friend was driving my car and said he almost passed out, while driving 50 MPH, before opening a window. I have personally experienced this problem as well, thinking my car was on fire. Ford dealer says there is no recall or known fix for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10957256, filed 2017-02, 110,000 miles“A gas type odor enters cabin of vehicle. I believe it to be carbon monoxide. I often have to roll down the windows even in cold winter weather to prevent carbon monoxide from overtaking the cabin when the heating system is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11065256, filed 2018-01, 60,000 miles“On 11/30/2014, the glass sunroof exploded on my 2010 Lincoln MKT while driving on the ny thruway at night, at highway speed, in clear weather, on straight, dry pavement -- very loud, startling explosion. Sunroof remained in place. Able to maintain control of vehicle. No injuries, but very frightening experience. Did not discover extent of damage until next morning, in daylight: glass had remained in place and did not shatter, but spiderweb cracks throughout. Lincoln customer service department referred me to the sunroof manufacturer/supplier. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063461, filed 2018-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKT. While driving approximately 65 MPH the contact smelled a strong odor emitting from the air conditioner vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact suffered from lung complications and stated the failure was a health concern. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 300. Updated 09/19/11 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 10/03/11”
NHTSA complaint #10416844, filed 2011-08, 300 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln MKT
28 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 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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