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Reliability Database

Lincoln

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 8,746 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

13 Models
44 Engines Rated
17 Generations
8,746 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
18 recommended 16 caution 10 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Continental
1 generation · 4 engines
2017-2020
3 recommended 1 caution
MKS
1 generation · 3 engines
2009-2016
2 caution 1 avoid
Town Car
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2011
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Aviator
2 generations · 4 engines
2003-20052020-2025
2 recommended 2 caution
MKX
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2015
1 recommended 1 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
Corsair
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
2 recommended 1 caution
MKC
1 generation · 4 engines
2015-2019
2 recommended 2 avoid

Midsize Sedan

2 models
LS
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2006
1 recommended 1 avoid
MKZ
2 generations · 7 engines
2007-20122013-2020
4 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
MKT
1 generation · 2 engines
2010-2019
2 caution
Navigator
3 generations · 5 engines
2003-20062007-20172018-2025
1 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Mark LT
1 generation · 1 engine
2006-2008
1 caution

Luxury SUV

1 model
Nautilus
1 generation · 4 engines
2019-2025
1 recommended 3 caution
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