2011 Lincoln MKT Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
22/100
#8 most-complained of 10 MKT years
The 2011 Lincoln MKT ranks 8th of 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 22, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other MKT years. It has 19 complaints and 1 recall, with Steering the top problem area at 58% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2011 Lincoln MKT problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering11 (58%)
- Engine5 (26%)
- Structure & Body2 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (11%)
- Electrical System1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Other1 (5%)
What owners report
- Power steering assist fails suddenly while driving, sometimes triggering a "service power steering now" message and making the wheel hard to turn.
- Steering gear assembly wear leads to replacement, in one case tied to recall campaign 15V340000.
- Engine knocking or rattling occurs during acceleration, sometimes with hard shifting or lack of power in stop-and-go traffic.
- 20-inch aluminum wheels corrode over time, eventually causing tire pressure to deflate faster as corrosion spreads to the wheel flange.
- Rear liftgate struts or stabilization bars give out, causing the liftgate to fall shut unexpectedly.
- Fuel injector issues cause repeated hesitation during moderate acceleration in cold weather.
2011 Lincoln MKT recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V340000Jun 2, 2015Steering393,623 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
2011 Lincoln MKT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 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.
2011 compared with other MKT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Lincoln MKT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 MKT has a Complaint Index of 22, the lowest among the years with a numeric index in this dataset, giving it a "Best" verdict relative to other MKT years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2011 Lincoln MKT?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 58% of complaints (11 of 19), with a median failure mileage of 131,500 miles.
- Does the 2011 Lincoln MKT have a steering recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 15V340000, reported June 2, 2015, covers a Power Steering Control Module issue and Ford will check for diagnostic trouble codes.
- How does the 2011 Lincoln MKT compare to other MKT model years?
- The 2011 MKT ranks 8th worst out of 10 years tracked, with far fewer complaints (19) than years like 2013 (69 complaints, Complaint Index 100) and 2010 (64 complaints, Complaint Index 78), both rated "Avoid."
- What is fuel economy like on the 2011 Lincoln MKT?
- The 2011 MKT gets 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21.5 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600 according to EPA data.