How many engine complaints does the 2010 Lincoln MKT have?

NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2010 Lincoln MKT, making up 23% of the 64 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Lincoln MKT engine problems?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.

At what mileage do 2010 Lincoln MKT engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 51,756 miles.

What kind of engine problems do 2010 Lincoln MKT owners report?

Owners describe shuddering and power loss during acceleration, intermittent stalling, water pump failures that contaminate the oil with coolant, and turbo or fuel-line issues that let fumes into the cabin.

Did the engine complaints cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to this engine complaint area for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.

2010 Lincoln MKT Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2010 Lincoln MKT, 23% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 51,756. No related recall covers this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 15; 23% of 64
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 51,756 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine shudders and loses power under hard acceleration, sometimes with a knocking sound.
Vehicle stalls intermittently when starting from a stop or accelerating slowly from a stop.
Water pump fails internally and leaks coolant into the oil, leading to overheating and engine failure.
Turbo-related fuel line or turbo unit failures produce exhaust fumes or smoke entering the cabin or from the tailpipe.
Gas-like or exhaust odor enters the cabin, prompting owners to roll down windows even in cold weather.

When 2010 Lincoln MKT engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2013, latest Apr 10, 2021.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Apr 2021; peak May 2013 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Lincoln MKT

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by MKT model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (23%)
20115 (26%)
20123 (11%)
20132 (3%)
20144 (7%)
20150 (0%)
20161 (11%)
20171 (33%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Lincoln MKT have?: NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2010 Lincoln MKT, making up 23% of the 64 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Lincoln MKT engine problems?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.
At what mileage do 2010 Lincoln MKT engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 51,756 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2010 Lincoln MKT owners report?: Owners describe shuddering and power loss during acceleration, intermittent stalling, water pump failures that contaminate the oil with coolant, and turbo or fuel-line issues that let fumes into the cabin.
Did the engine complaints cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to this engine complaint area for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.