2006 Lincoln Mark Lt Problems and Recalls (30 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt is Engine (30% of 30 owner reports). There are 5 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
9 of 30 filings named Engine (30% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Transmission / driveline (4 reports).
There are 5 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Glass / wipers / cameras, Brakes, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The previous year is not published here. Use the year list to jump around.
What owners reported
- Crashes 5
- Fires 1
- Injuries 3
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (ENGINE) | 9 | 30.0% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 4 | 13.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 4 | 13.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 3 | 10.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 2 | 6.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 2 | 6.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 2 | 6.7% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 1 | 3.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 1 | 3.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 8 | 26.7% | 4 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 11V107000 was reported 1,211 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2006-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2006-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2006-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2007-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2009-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2011-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 05V520000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 06V033000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 06E056000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 08V208000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 11V107000 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Glass / wipers / cameras, Brakes, and Airbags.
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Recall campaign 05V520000
Glass / wipers / cameras
- Report date
- Component:
- Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 06E056000
Safety recall 06E056000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy:
- UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Recall campaign 06V033000
Safety recall 06V033000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 08V208000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 11V107000
Airbags
- Report date
- Component:
- Airbags (AIR BAGS)
- Consequence:
- THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
- Remedy:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
Owners named Engine most often — 9 of 30 reports (30%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Glass / wipers / cameras, Brakes, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.