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2015 Lincoln MKTProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 29 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
29
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
62
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 29 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

door ajar signal on

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Back Over PreventionHIGH

6 owners reported back over prevention issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
8
30–60K
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 40K 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: Back Over Prevention (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Other9 (31%)
Back Over Prevention6 (21%)
Structure:body5 (17%)
Electrical2 (7%)
Lights1 (3%)
Fuel System1 (3%)
Latches & Locks1 (3%)
Drivetrain1 (3%)

2015 Lincoln MKT: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2015 Lincoln MKT, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 39,567 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2015 Lincoln MKT, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2015 Lincoln MKT, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2015 Lincoln MKT, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-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

2
15
3
16
2
17
5
18
2
19
2
20
4
21
6
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Lincoln MKT. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

15V172000Jul 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

15V464000Sep 2015

PARKING BRAKE

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."

15V476000Jul 2015

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

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.

16V621000Dec 2016

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.

20V072000Oct 2020

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2015 Lincoln MKT NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2015 Lincoln MKT vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

29

Class avg

50

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose 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. 29 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Lincoln MKT Model Years

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2015 Lincoln MKT: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lincoln MKT?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Lincoln MKT is related to the back over prevention, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKT reliable?
The 2015 Lincoln MKT has 29 complaints, 4 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 2015 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 2015 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Lincoln MKT has 6 recalls 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 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 39,567 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2015 Lincoln MKT data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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