2010 Lincoln MKT Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
78/100
#3 most-complained of 10 MKT years
The 2010 Lincoln MKT ranks 3rd worst out of 10 model years with a complaint index of 78 and 64 complaints, mostly steering (44%) at a median of 97,000 miles. NHTSA lists no recalls for this year, but it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other MKT years.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22 hwy
Top 2010 Lincoln MKT problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
What owners report
- Owners report brakes that grind and pull to the right, sometimes soon after purchase, with the pulling and vibration continuing after dealer repairs.
- Some owners describe the engine shuddering and losing power under hard acceleration, occasionally with knocking noises but no check engine light.
- Intermittent stalling was reported when starting from a stop or accelerating slowly, with owners noting the dealer could not replicate the issue during multiple visits.
- Rear passenger window and sunroof complaints include a loud bumping noise at speed and one report of the sunroof glass shattering while driving.
- Head restraints were reported as uncomfortable, requiring removal after dealer said no adjustment fixed the stiff-neck issue.
- A fuel system complaint described repeated flames and smoke from the vehicle, with the turbocharger replaced multiple times without resolving the issue.
2010 Lincoln MKT recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 Lincoln MKT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other MKT years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
- The 2010 model ranks 3rd worst among 10 MKT model years with a complaint index of 78, making it a year to approach with caution compared to other years like 2011 or 2018.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 44% of complaints (28 of 64), with a median failure mileage of 97,000 miles.
- Are there recalls on the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.
- How does the 2010 MKT compare to other years?
- The 2010 model has a complaint index of 78, higher than 2011 (22), 2012 (56), 2015 (67), and 2016 (33), but lower than 2013 (100) and 2014 (89).
- What fuel economy does the 2010 Lincoln MKT get?
- EPA rates the 2010 MKT at 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $3,600.