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#BS-2011-LINMKT-2347

2011 Lincoln Mkt

Based on reports from 26 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
43
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 26 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

vehicle overheating

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

hatchback opens by itself and sets off alarm

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

slipping while in reverse

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

11 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
3
30–60K
3
60–90K
2
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (4 reports) • Median: 90K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering11 (42%)
Engine4 (15%)
Drivetrain2 (8%)
Speed Control2 (8%)
Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
Fuel System1 (4%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch1 (4%)
Other1 (4%)

2011 Lincoln Mkt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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

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13
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15
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16
2
17
2
18
1
19
2
20
6
21
6
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Lincoln Mkt. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

15V340000Jul 2015

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Lincoln Mkt is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2011 Lincoln Mkt vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

26

Class avg

379

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 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. 26 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Lincoln Mkt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lincoln Mkt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Lincoln Mkt is related to the steering, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
The 2011 Lincoln Mkt has 26 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Lincoln Mkt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Lincoln Mkt has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lincoln Mkt problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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