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2013 Lincoln MKT Body and structure Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
9%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Lincoln MKT, 9% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“B and C pillar trim panels have come loose requiring replacement when they fall off. One completely detached while I was driving on the interstate and was run over by a vehicle behind me.”

NHTSA complaint #11697365, filed 2025-11

“While traveling out of state, the latch on the passenger’s side door would not latch. Doing a quick google search, we found that in 2015 and 2020a recall was issued for a broken pawl spring tab. We did not own the car in 2015 and never received a notice for 2020. Since the door was unable to latch, I had to physically hold door while my husband drove down the interstate. We contacted our local Lincoln dealership and scheduled an appointment to be inspected. We were advised that we would have to pay for the repairs and to contact Ford. …”

NHTSA complaint #11618618, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. While parked for approximately nine hours, the vehicle caught fire on the driver side tail light housing. The owner extinguished the fire. The fire department arrived after the fire was extinguished. A report was filed by the fire department. There were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10936284, filed 2016-12, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the rear panel accumulated water, which caused the rear passenger side tail light bulb to fail. The dealer stated that the entire rear panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10627080, filed 2014-08, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the battery drained completely and there was no access to the trunk. The contact stated that there was not a mechanical override to open the trunk. The vehicle was taken to several dealers and the contact was advised by each of them that there was no remedy for the failure because the vehicle was operating as designed. The dealer then referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to page 79 of the owner's manual, which explained how to override the system. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10484940, filed 2012-11, 900 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019950%
2018343%
2016333%
2015521%
20141324%
201369%
201227%
201115%
201069%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKT

Steering
32 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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 28, 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