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2006 Lincoln Mark LT Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, most often about the engine (39% of complaints, typically around 76,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Mark LT model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.

Complaints31
Recalls4
Crashes reported5
Fires reported1
Injuries reported3

Most common 2006 Lincoln Mark LT problems

  1. Engine

    12 complaints · 39%

    Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles.

    Tl contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. While driving 55 MPH, the engine fail safe mode warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle began to shut down and the power steering failed. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. She placed the vehicle in park and then restarted the vehicle. There…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 70,000 miles
    The engine stop running sometimes. It says "engine fail safe mode" need to completely stop and restart the engine.. Then okay.. It happens not only once but few times already..it happens when the car is in motion..running around 40 to 60 miles MPH.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 83,000 miles

  2. Transmission

    5 complaints · 16%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    : the contact stated on 6/16/2006,while stopped, the engine began reving, making a sound (whua, whua, whua, whumph), and then lunged forward. At the same time the breaks failed. There have been 20 occurances, including 6 accidents. Property damages occurred on two occasions although there were no police reports filed.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 5,000 miles
    2006 Lincoln Mark LT went into "engine failsafe mode" for no reason. This created a very dangerous condition with the truck going into an idle. Pulled truck over and restarted engine.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 76,000 miles

  3. Suspension

    4 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: front.

    : the contact stated while driving 65mph, there is a pronounced vibration throughout the truck. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem with the suspension.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 8,200 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. While driving 45 MPH, the suspension loosened and the vehicle dropped to the ground. The tires began to skid and the vehicle struck a mountain and bounced back into traffic. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. After the vehicle was inspected, the contact was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 20,300 miles

  4. Brakes

    4 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: antilock, pedals and linkages.

    : the contact stated on 6/16/2006,while stopped, the engine began reving, making a sound (whua, whua, whua, whumph), and then lunged forward. At the same time the breaks failed. There have been 20 occurances, including 6 accidents. Property damages occurred on two occasions although there were no police reports filed.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 5,000 miles
    : the contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the brake was applied on the vehicle. However, the vehicle accelerated, causing the vehicle to collide with a garage door, causing substantial damage to the door. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. The contact expressed that the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 25,186 miles

  5. Steering

    4 complaints · 13%

    Tl contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. While driving 55 MPH, the engine fail safe mode warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle began to shut down and the power steering failed. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. She placed the vehicle in park and then restarted the vehicle. There…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 70,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The failures recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 42,000 miles

  6. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: windshield.

    The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver's window dropped down into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the window regulator was replaced. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 70,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2006 Lincoln Mark LT recalls

  1. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 11V107000 · February 23, 2011 · 1,325,000 vehicles

    Risk: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. The recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

    Full defect summary

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. If the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.

  2. Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    NHTSA 08V208000 · May 7, 2008 · 605,684 vehicles

    Risk: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Full defect summary

    Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.

  3. Lights: interior lighting

    NHTSA 06V033000 · February 6, 2006 · 211,432 vehicles

    Risk: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light from illuminating if the ABS module ever became inoperative.

    Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Full defect summary

    Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.

  4. Visibility and wipers: motor

    NHTSA 05V520000 · November 9, 2005 · 199,942 vehicles

    Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

    Full defect summary

    On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); transmission (5 complaints); suspension (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT have?
4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 23, 2011 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2006 a bad year for the Lincoln Mark LT?
It is the most complained-about Mark LT model year since 2000, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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