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2015 Lincoln MKT
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKT, covering back over prevention, suspension and fuel system, gasoline, and 10 consumer complaints received since 2015.
The component named most often is unknown or other: 384.6 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 109.1 per 1,000 across all 2015 model-year vehicles and against 133.7 per 1,000 for the Lincoln MKT line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 12.7 complaints per model year across the 10 Lincoln MKT model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2016 (3); the most recent in the file is dated 23 Jan 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 25SA9).
Defect, as filed: 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 service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 20S04).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16S31).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110. The vehicles also fail to comply with FMVSS No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorages" since they were delivered without a tether anchorage at the front passenger seating position, and as is required for vehicles without a second row of seats.
Consequence: The vehicles do not have the seats and restraints that they were intended to have. Unrestrained or improperly restrained occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install second row seating if it is missing. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C08.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 15C08).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 15C07).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
Consequence: If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 15S10).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2015 Lincoln MKT (black) against all 2015 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2015 | MKT line | All 2015 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 384.6 | 133.7 | 109.1 |
| Structure | 230.8 | 133.7 | 45.9 |
| Visibility | 76.9 | 58.1 | 7.1 |
| Electrical System | 76.9 | 64 | 110.4 |
| Power Train | 76.9 | 52.3 | 133.3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 76.9 | 34.9 | 39.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 384.6 | 133.7 | 109.1 |
| Structure | 3 | 230.8 | 133.7 | 45.9 |
| Visibility | 1 | 76.9 | 58.1 | 7.1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 76.9 | 64 | 110.4 |
| Power Train | 1 | 76.9 | 52.3 | 133.3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 76.9 | 34.9 | 39.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 76.9 | 93 | 41 |
10 unique complaints, 13 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Lincoln MKT model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 44 | — |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 10 | 393,623 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 11 | 393,623 |
| 2013 | 7 | 26 | 1,158,782 |
| 2014 | 4 | 21 | 373,508 |
| 2015 | 6 | 10 | 1,746,343 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | 224,222 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 224,222 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 223,059 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,491,309 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Lincoln MKT model years · Lincoln: 24 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKT have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V695000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Oct 2025 and concerns back over prevention: sensing system: camera. Across all model years the Lincoln MKT line has 14 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2015 Lincoln MKT?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2015 Lincoln MKT complain about most?
Unknown or Other: 5 of 13 component mentions (384.6 per 1,000). Next is structure with 3. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.