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Lincoln MKTModel year report

2011 Lincoln MKT Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
84,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lincoln MKT (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKT. The part named most often is steering, with 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by engine (4) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 43 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Steering: “On 12/10/2018 at 5 pm I made a right turn to merge into traffic when my power steering failed mid turn. Shocked and surprised at to what was happening, I veered into the on coming traffic not being able to keep the vehicle in the proper lane because of the amount of effort required to steer. I missed having an accident by inches and cut off a driver whom got angry with me and I thought might follow me home. I was in rush hour traffic and was not able to stop the car and restart it for several blocks. …”

NHTSA complaint #11160675, filed 2018-12, 74,000 miles

Engine: “On wednesday 4/7/21 my car showed a warning of low oil pressure 1x for about 6 seconds. The engine light was on after that. Took it to a local tuffy shop. Both turbos are blown!! The engine light brings up emission problem and catylytic converter. Nothing about any engine issues!! The mechanic said there is oil shooting into my engine!! I just got an oil change 3 weeks ago, my cars oil meter reads fine. No low oil!!! The car drives fine. No indication. No oil leak, brand new oil pan, oil is not low!! How is this possible?? The car is as quiet as a church mouse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11407277, filed 2021-04, 148,214 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Hard shifting when rolling down or driving in bumper to bumper traffic. Dealer replaced several parts but it still happening lack of power rattle, knocking sound when accelerate.”

NHTSA complaint #10546487, filed 2013-10, 38,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Under moderate acceleration in cold weather, the vehicle hesitates continuously and repeatedly. 3 trips to dealer and a call to ford to resolve issue. They replaced a fuel injector and problem went away. Problem may be coming back, about a year later.”

NHTSA complaint #10519586, filed 2013-06, 8,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

31% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,866 and 131,500 miles.

8%0–100%10–2523%25–508%50–7523%75–10023%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 84,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2013201520162017201820192020202142023
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 2011 Lincoln MKT. 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
MKT · SUV AWDnot rated———4 · 15.1% risk
MKT · SUV FWDnot rated———4 · 16.4% risk

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Lincoln MKT 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
MKT AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162118$3,700
MKT AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162218$3,700
MKT FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172319$3,550
MKT Hearse AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic142016$4,200

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 2011 Lincoln MKT → · 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. 43 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 43 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201918103,9374—19—Rising
2018791,1002—19—Not enough data
2016958,0003—21—Not enough data
20152438,7846—23—Rising
20145492,0004—2360 · TypicalFalling
20137088,5008—2374 · MoreFalling
20122883,2221—203 · FewerFalling
20111984,0001—19—Falling
20106577,0000—1937 · TypicalFalling

All Lincoln MKT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Lincoln MKT have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Lincoln MKT is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2011 Lincoln MKT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lincoln MKT get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Lincoln MKT (MKT FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Lincoln MKT reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,866 and 131,500 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.