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#BS-2006-LINMAR-54972006 Lincoln Mark Lt
Based on reports from 44 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 44 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
spark plugs break off in the engine
3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
engine loses power
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
ticking noise
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
12 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (13 reports) • Median: 43K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (12 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2006 Lincoln Mark Lt: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 43,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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This is the worst model year for the Lincoln Mark Lt according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2006 Lincoln Mark Lt vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
44
Class avg
408
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 44 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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