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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 2020-05

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018114%
201514%
201459%
20131116%
201214%
201115%
201058%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKT

Steering
32 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Brakes
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