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2015 Lincoln MKT Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#4 most-complained of 10 MKT years

The 2015 Lincoln MKT has 24 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 4th worst of 10 model years with a Caution verdict. Top issues involve collision avoidance cameras and structural/body problems like panoramic roof failures.

Complaints
24
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
17 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2015 Lincoln MKT problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other9 (38%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (25%)
  3. Structure & Body5 (21%)
  4. Electrical System2 (8%)
  5. Fuel System1 (4%)
  6. Steering1 (4%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Panoramic sunroof or moonroof glass cracks or shatters unexpectedly, sometimes while parked or driving at highway speed.
  • Rear backup camera image appears distorted or fails intermittently, and the rear sensor sometimes does not detect objects while in reverse.
  • Fuel system problems can prevent the vehicle from starting, tied to the fuel pump issue covered by recall 16V621000.
  • Rear suspension toe link can fracture at higher mileage, causing the rear of the vehicle to fishtail, related to recall 20V072000.
  • Electrical system faults include reports of power steering locking up while driving and a vehicle rolling unexpectedly after the driver exited.
2015 Lincoln MKT complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2015Jul 2016May 2018Jan 2019Feb 2020Jun 2025Dec 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Jul 2026; peak May 2021 (3).

2015 Lincoln MKT recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 20V072000Feb 10, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires211,207 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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.

    Risk: 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 service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

  3. NHTSA 16V621000Aug 25, 2016Fuel System77,502 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

    Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

See all 6 recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKT →

2015 Lincoln MKT fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
19.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,325
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.

2015 compared with other MKT years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid10069719.5
2014Avoid8954419.5
2015Caution6724619.5
2016Good339318.5
2017No verdict03317

All Lincoln MKT years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Lincoln MKT reliable?
NHTSA lists 24 complaints and 6 recalls for the 2015 MKT, giving it a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 4th worst among the 10 model years with data, better than 2010, 2013, and 2014 but worse than most others.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln MKT?
The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, making up 25% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body issues at 21%, mostly involving panoramic roof cracking or shattering.
Does the 2015 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 MKT, covering the rearview camera, rear suspension toe links, fuel system PEM, second-row seating on livery models, parking brake, and a vacuum pump relay on limousine/hearse packages.
How does the 2015 MKT compare to other model years?
The 2015 MKT's Complaint Index of 67 is lower than 2013 (100) and 2014 (89), both rated Avoid, but higher than 2011 (22, Best) and 2018 (11, Best).
At what mileage do 2015 MKT problems typically appear?
Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 38,783.5 miles, though this varies by component; camera issues showed up around 131,000 miles and suspension toe link failures around 187,500 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.