2013 Lincoln MKT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Lincoln MKT, 16% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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“Car would not start, so it was towed to local mechanic. Said no fuel was being sent to engine by fuel pump due to computer issue. Directed me to ford recall number 16s31, which states ford motor company is recalling some 2013 to 2015 model-year ford and Lincoln sedans and crossovers over an issue with fuel pump control modules that could fail, causing either a no-start or a random-stalling condition. When I search for my VIN, this recall doesn't show up. Please investigate to determine if the recall needs to be expanded. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11010741, filed 2017-07, 75,000 miles“Vehicle engine suddenly stopped while I was on road driving, survived the crash. Ford had recall for 3.5l engine , but not for 2.0 ecoboost engine according to dealer it is same as NHTSA campaign number: 16v621000. Fuel pump malfunction may cause engine stall”
NHTSA complaint #11119686, filed 2018-08, 128,000 miles“This vehicle was modified by small volume manufacturer baf technologies (now westport) with an epa-approved cng conversion package. The fuel filler receptacle, however, was not securely mounted to the frame. It was merely mounted on a plastic disc and glued to a plastic interior body panel. That glued mounting has now failed within the 'bumper to bumper' warranty period, but westport/baf has refused to repair it under warranty. Their los angeles warranty service provider has also refused to perform this repair even if I pay for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10810639, filed 2015-12, 20,000 miles“This Lincoln MKT has given continual problems with fuel issues, engine problems, check engine light constantly coming on and taking it back and forth to the dealer and they cant even figure out the issue as to why the check engine light keeps coming on. The vehicle has fumes coming from the pipes, it jerks and threatens to cut off and with all the repairs done and complaints sent to the Lincoln corp, there is still no resolve. This is our family car, but we never know when it is going to shut off or start smoking or when the check engine light will come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325555, filed 2020-05Related recalls
- 16V621000Aug 25, 2016Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI…Covers: Lincoln MKT 2013–2015, MKS 2013–2015, Ford Flex 2013–2015 +2 more
- 15V812000Dec 2, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and…Covers: Lincoln MKT 2013, Ford Explorer 2013, Lincoln MKS 2013 +4 more
- 13V227000May 31, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model…Covers: Lincoln MKT 2013, Ford Explorer 2013, Lincoln MKS 2013 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10173001Mar 30, 2020In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that certain driving maneuvers can result in an overheated catalytic converter, catalyst degradation, and an illuminated malfunction…
- 10054966Oct 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, there is a situation regarding the fuel gauge with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2879 or p1243 and workshop manual has been updated to include…
- 10053449Jun 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: a slow fuel fill condition may be experience by some vehicles. Models 2010-2014 flex, mkt.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKT
32 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology