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Buying a used 2018 Lincoln MKT? Check these 2 recalls first
A short list for this year. The critical item is a rear suspension link that can break, a structural failure worth confirming as repaired. The other recall is door pillar trim that can detach while driving. Neither carried a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Owner complaint volume is very low at 7 unverified NHTSA reports with no crashes, fires or injuries, spread across structure, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion and back over prevention, so there is little complaint data to draw on.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the rear suspension link recall was completed and inspect the rear suspension
- Check that door pillar trim pieces are secure on all doors
- Listen for clunks or rear-end noise over bumps during the test drive
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Lincoln dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Lincoln MKT
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln rear suspension links can break | Suspension | critical |
| Lincoln MKT door pillar trim can detach while driving | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
7 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Stability Control | 1 | None found |