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Lincoln

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 8,329 NHTSA complaints. Updated September 2026.

13 Models
92 Engines Rated
27 Generations
8,329 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
43 recommended 32 caution 17 avoid

Midsize SUV

3 models
Aviator
2 generations · 8 engines
2003-20052020-2025
5 recommended 3 caution
MKX
4 generations · 10 engines
2007-2015201620172018
4 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Nautilus
1 generation · 4 engines
2019-2025
4 recommended

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Continental
4 generations · 10 engines
2000200120022017-2020
5 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
MKS
1 generation · 5 engines
2009-2016
2 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Town Car
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2011
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
Corsair
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
2 recommended 1 caution
MKC
1 generation · 3 engines
2015-2019
3 caution

Midsize Sedan

2 models
LS
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2006
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
MKZ
3 generations · 13 engines
20062007-20122013-2020
5 recommended 6 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
MKT
1 generation · 5 engines
2010-2019
4 recommended 1 caution
Navigator
6 generations · 17 engines
2000200120022003-20062007-20172018-2025
5 recommended 5 caution 7 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Mark LT
1 generation · 2 engines
2006-2008
1 recommended 1 caution
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