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Lincoln Mark LT VIN Check

NHTSA holds 36 owner complaints on the Lincoln Mark LT from 25 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 36 complaints · 25 runs · 2006–2008 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Mark LT run is 5LTPW185X6F (2006 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 18% of reports; 2006 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Mark LT model years 2006–2006.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lincoln Mark LT has 25 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 33% of every Mark LT complaint on file.

FIG.01·Lincoln Mark LT — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
5LTPW185X6F••••••20063——
5LTPW18596F••••••20063——
5LTPW165X7F••••••200721—
5LTPW16526F••••••20062—1
5LTPW16566F••••••20062——
5LTPW16506F••••••200621—
5LTPW18536F••••••200621—
5LTPW18546F••••••200621—
5LTPW16556F••••••20062——
5LTPW18548F••••••20081——
5LTPW16536F••••••20061——
5LTPW18576F••••••20061——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 13 Mark LT runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Lincoln Mark LT the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2006 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Lincoln Mark LT — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20071.2653
20061.628185
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2006 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 18% of everything Lincoln Mark LT owners report: Power Train, 7 of 36 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Lincoln Mark LT — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train71—
Service Brakes53—
Vehicle Speed Control53—
Engine And Engine Cooling5—1
Engine5——
Suspension41—
Air Bags43—
Steering3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Lincoln Mark LT; the 5 below cover build years 2006 to 2006. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Lincoln Mark LT — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
11V107000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2006
06E056000Fuel System, Gasoline2006
08V208000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2006
05V520000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor2006
06V033000Interior Lighting2006
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

11V107000 was opened in 2011 on cars built from 2006: 5 years on the road before the recall.

The Mark LT against its rivals

The Mark LT draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Dodge Ram 2.5 and the Dodge Dakota 2.2. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Lincoln Mark LT VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Lincoln Mark LT36251.422.2%
Dodge Ram8,3423,2842.58.7%
Dodge Dakota5,1262,3692.28.1%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 36 reports on the Lincoln Mark LT, 22.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Lincoln Mark LT — complaint severity
OutcomeLincoln Mark LTAll vehicles
Complaints filed361,115,966
Involved a crash8 (22.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (2.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported558,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 283% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Lincoln Mark LT share of that is 36 complaints over 25 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Lincoln Mark LT
Recalls7 campaignsFuel economy15 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems40 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices73 listingsInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2006–2008

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Lincoln Mark LT VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 36 NHTSA complaints from 25 Mark LT runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Mark LT production run has the most complaints?

5LTPW185X6F, a 2006 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Mark LT run has 1.4.

Which Mark LT years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2006 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.2.

Does the Mark LT get more complaints than the Dodge Ram?

No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the Mark LT against 2.5 for the Dodge Ram.

How many Mark LT complaints involve a crash?

22.2% of 36 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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