Most common 2006 Lincoln Mark problems
Share of the 31 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lincoln Mark complaints by model year
Best Mark years: 2007, 1996. Years to avoid: 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Lincoln Mark recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
Interior lighting
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.
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.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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.
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.
What 2006 Lincoln Mark owners say
Engine & cooling
In 2012, we bought a used Mark lt with 60K miles. The vehicle since stalled twice after reaching 100K+ miles and draining two battery, shutting down the engine without warning at a low speed and while trying to turn. This rendered the brakes and power steering useless - we just barely avoided frontal collision with street signs and a bridge as well as almost being rear-ended by driver behind us. Fortunately, both were at low speed and on local rural roads. Also, the vehicle has began hesitating when accelerating mostly @ 45-50 MPH. The dealership could not re-create issues after first incident and the diagnostics did not show any error codes. …
During a 100K mile tune up, I attempted to change spark plugs. Out of 3 plugs, 2 broke off in engine block. The truck was then taken to a mechanic who broke off 3 more. They told me that Ford is very aware of the problem and would not do anything about it. It cost me $800 to have spark plugs removed. Now it appears that a part of the old plug broke off into the cylinder head, not removed by original shop, causing more damage that is currently being looked at by another shop.
Transmission & drivetrain
In 2012, we bought a used Mark lt with 60K miles. The vehicle since stalled twice after reaching 100K+ miles and draining two battery, shutting down the engine without warning at a low speed and while trying to turn. This rendered the brakes and power steering useless - we just barely avoided frontal collision with street signs and a bridge as well as almost being rear-ended by driver behind us. Fortunately, both were at low speed and on local rural roads. Also, the vehicle has began hesitating when accelerating mostly @ 45-50 MPH. The dealership could not re-create issues after first incident and the diagnostics did not show any error codes. …
Dt*: 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. The dealer attempted to fix the problem, but when the problem continued they offered to buy back the vehicle and send it to the manufacturer for examination.
Suspension
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 informed that the front strut was welded incorrectly. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 20,300. Updated 01/14/08. Upon inspection, the welding was not properly fused to the shaft. Under stress the shaft came apart and locked the wheel. Welding on two sides of the shaft was not sufficient to hold the stress load. Updated
The vehicle has an abnormal vibration when traveling 65 MPH and more. I've owned the vehicle less than 2 weeks and it has been at the Ford dealerships service dept. 3 times. The dealership has not fixed the problem and does not know the cause of this problem. The dealership service dept. Informed me all of the same type of vehicles they have in there inventory have the same problem. The dealership has balanced the original tires, replaced the original tires with new tires and checked front end alignment.
2006 Lincoln Mark engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 16 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Lincoln Mark a good car?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Mark rates use caution: 3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Mark at the same age. It is one of the Mark years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lincoln Mark?
The engine & cooling — 12 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (5) and suspension (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Mark have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2006 Lincoln Mark, the most recent from February 23, 2011 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lincoln Mark?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006. See the full Lincoln Mark years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Lincoln Mark problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 44% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.