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2013 Lincoln MKT Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
10%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
57,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Lincoln MKT, 10% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Loss of power on the highway causing the car to stall then it kicked back in. Then it did not start after we parked it and tried to start it back up. We had it towed to a auto repair place that said it was the fuel pump electric module pem may have overheated causing a loss of electric power to the fuel pump”

NHTSA complaint #11002628, filed 2017-07, 55,000 miles

“All ability to control the HVAC is lost while in motion. The vehicle allows me to select any function I ask of it on the center stack like AC, heat, feet vents, defrost with a confirming light and boop sound, however only hot air blows out the defroster vent and it cannot be turned off without turning the whole vehicle off. In cooler weather, especially when raining, the windows fog up and visibility is lost. Other systems affected are the lock/unlock buttons inside the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11268497, filed 2019-10, 88,000 miles

“Door is ajar light fails intermittently. This causes the interior lights to come on which is very dangerous and blinding driver. When driving the interior lights come on blinding me temporarily.”

NHTSA complaint #11413864, filed 2021-04, 60,000 miles

“Cover securing engine start/stop button popped off and start/stop button was pulled into the dash.. Can reach button only by fishing around in dash through access opening. Secured button somewhat with bungee cord but button still inch or more in dash. Obviously installed under excessive tension. Notified Lincoln but advised it was not an assembly issue. Dealer estimate to repair - $645. Vehicle has not not been in an accident and start/stop button has had only normal wear. Vehicle mileage 68,000. Believe this is major safety issue which Lincoln should repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11343223, filed 2020-08, 67,000 miles

“I applied my hazards when pulling over and once it was safe to resume, I went to turn off my hazards and they would not turn off. I tried shutting off the vehicle and restarting but nothing was clearing it. The button was not stuck either. After about 20 mins of driving with the hazards, I tried the button again and the hazards shut off. I believe there is an issue with the front control panel.”

NHTSA complaint #11555955, filed 2023-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018114%
2016111%
201528%
20141019%
2013710%
2012311%
201115%
201046%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKT

Steering
32 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKT

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.

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