Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lincoln Mark LT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V107000 INADVERTENT DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V208000 BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V033000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V520000 WIPER MOTOR GREASE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lincoln MARK LT presents several concerns with critical components such as the brakes and engine, coupled with significant recalls like airbag and brake system defects. This affects reliability and increases maintenance demands.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake booster vacuum | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| airbag system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Overheating or engine misfire
- Unusual engine rattling noise
- Airbag warning light illuminates
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.