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The 2015 Lincoln MKT is associated with 24 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 8 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3.7l 6-cyl, and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 23 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 24 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (8 / 33%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 18–23 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Lincoln MKT?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
MKT Livery FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
MKT FWD 3.7L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
MKT Livery AWD 3.7L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
MKT AWD 3.5L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Lincoln MKT?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 16.400000000000002%
SUV AWD 15.1%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Lincoln MKT models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKT?

Summary of 24 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
24
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Back Over Prevention / Camera 6 complaints
Structure & Body 3 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 complaint (1 crash)
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Lincoln MKT problems & component breakdown (10 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Lincoln MKT?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V695000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #20V072000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #16V621000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Lincoln MKT

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Lincoln MKT

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKT have?

The 2015 Lincoln MKT is associated with 6 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKT?

NHTSA records list 24 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKT. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 8 filings (33% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Lincoln MKT?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Lincoln MKT in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Lincoln MKT get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Lincoln MKT range from 18 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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