Is the 2018 LINCOLN MKT safe to drive?

The 2018 LINCOLN MKT has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 20V072000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

What Happened

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.

Risk if Unfixed

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V072000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 20V072000

What This Recall Means

SUSPENSION:REAR

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?