2016 Lincoln Mkt Safety Report
2016 LINCOLN MKT Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Lincoln Mkt. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (8) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2017 | Compare against the 2017 Lincoln Mkt with 2 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Lincoln Mkt before buying across this generation. |
Lincoln Mkt Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Lincoln Mkt years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lincoln Mkt | 2 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Lincoln Mkt | 22 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Lincoln Mkt | 6 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Lincoln Mkt | 8 | 4 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
2016 Lincoln Mkt Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Lincoln Mkt, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Lincoln onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Lincoln onlyElectrical System,Engine,Back Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine,Back Over Prevention issues Lincoln onlySuspension
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension issues Lincoln onlySteering
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Lincoln onlyVisibility/Wiper
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Lincoln onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
Reliability Score
The 2016 Lincoln Mkt receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body And Rear Suspension Recall Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles due to potential issues with rear suspension. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Running Lean Engine light comes on with no visible issues, indicating a lean engine condition that could affect performance and safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electric Power Steering Failure Electric power steering failure during turns, causing the steering wheel to be yanked out of the driver's hand, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Moonroof Shattering Moonroof has shattered multiple times under various conditions, including rain and cold weather, leading to potential injury risks. |
High | Rare | 0-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Lincoln Mkt:
23% of reported issues involve rear suspension problems.
15% of reported issues are related to engine running lean.
10% of reported issues involve electric power steering failure.
12% of reported issues are related to moonroof shattering.
Recall Details for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt by NHTSA:
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 23, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall beca...
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer servi...
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Consequence: An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Lincoln Mkt with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while driving forward and less frequently on when in reverse.
Panoramic sunroof shattered and it’s broken in pieces now; No longer just shattered I am on the phone with a George Hilliker from the Newark CarMax now. To my dismay there is nothing that can be done since this is not a mechanical defect. So at this point I am going to definitely cancel the extended CarMax care that I did sign up for him to help offset my cost for my deductible to deal with this ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CON...
WHILE MAKING A TURN ONTO HIGHWAY MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT WITH CARS TURNING NEXT TO ME. IT YANKED THE WHEEL OUT OF MY HAND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THEN A WINDOW APPEARS IN LY CAR SAYING YOUR STEERING HAS FAILED PULL OVER SAFELY . LITTLE LATE FOR THAT. AFTER GETTING CAR TO DEALER AND WAITING I SEARCHED AND FOUND ELECTRIC STEERING RECALL FROM 2015 SOME 400K CARS. THE SAME YEAR ...
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR LESS THAN A YEAR AND THE MOONROOF HAS SHATTERED ON ME TWICE ALREADY. THE FRONT ONE TO BE EXACT, BOTH TIMES IT WAS RAINING BUT NORMAL RAIN, I LIVE IN NORTHEN CALIFORNIA. NO OBJECTS HIT MY CAR AND NO ACCIDENT. IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOUD GUNSHOT NEAR YOU AND ITS VERY SCARY I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I SWERVED TO NEXT LANE DUE TO BEING SCARED OF THE LOUD NOISE. FIRST TIME...
REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. DAYLIGHT HOURS, APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARKED IN SHADED AREA. DRIVER WALKED TO VEHICLE, SAT IN DRIVER SEAT, CLOSED DRIVER-SIDE DOOR, AND STARTED VEHICLE UNEVENTFULLY. LESS THAN ONE MINUTE LATER THE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. DRIVER CUT LEFT HAND ON BROKEN GLASS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN TH...
WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY, THE MOONROOF ON MY VEHICLE EXPLODED (SOUNDED LIKE A .38 GOING OFF). I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED (THINKING MAYBE IT WAS A BLOWN TIRE) ONLY TO FIND THAT THE MOONROOF HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED (SEE ATTACHED PICTURES). I HAD TWO OTHER PEOPLE IN MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME. FORD KNOWS THAT THIS IS A FLAW AND WON'T RECALL THESE VEHICLES IN WHICH I BELIEV...
MY MOONROOF SHATTERED WITH NO REASON AS I WAS PULL FROM MY DRIVEWAY. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 28 DEGREES NOT EVEN COLD FOR A CHICAGO. I WAS DRIVING NO MORE THAN 15 MILES AND NO HARD BRAKES OR BUMPS JUST SUDDENLY CRACKED ALL OVER.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Lincoln Mkt
Has the 2016 LINCOLN MKT been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 LINCOLN MKT has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 LINCOLN MKT have?
The 2016 LINCOLN MKT has 8 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
The 2016 LINCOLN MKT does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 LINCOLN MKT involve unknown or other (2 complaints), structure (2 complaints), electrical system,engine,back over prevention (1 complaints). Other affected components include suspension, steering, visibility/wiper.
How many crash reports does the 2016 LINCOLN MKT have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2016 LINCOLN MKT in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2016 LINCOLN MKT have?
There are no fire reports for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 LINCOLN MKT. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 LINCOLN MKT is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 8 complaints, 3 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 LINCOLN MKT are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 2. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints), 4. SUSPENSION (1 complaints), 5. STEERING (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
Be cautious of structural and suspension issues, as well as potential electrical and engine problems. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2016 LINCOLN MKT has 8 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
The 2016 LINCOLN MKT receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 8 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Body and Rear Suspension Recall and Engine Running Lean.
What are the known issues with the 2016 LINCOLN MKT?
Known issues with the 2016 LINCOLN MKT include: Body and Rear Suspension Recall, Engine Running Lean, Electric Power Steering Failure, Moonroof Shattering. These are based on patterns found across 8 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKT?
Yes, Ford has issued recalls for body and rear suspension components, and engine issues.
What are the common issues with the moonroof?
The moonroof has shattered multiple times, even in mild weather conditions.
Can the electric power steering fail while driving?
Yes, there have been reports of electric power steering failure during turns, causing the steering wheel to be yanked out of the driver's hand.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of structural and suspension issues, as well as potential electrical and engine problems. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Lincoln Mkt
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Lincoln Mkt. The data includes 8 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16