2017 Lincoln MKT

The 2017 Lincoln MKT occupies a notably stable position within its generation. Complaint activity had peaked in 2010 (65 complaints) and again in 2013 (69 complaints, 8 recalls), then declined steadily through 2016 (8 complaints) to just 3 complaints in 2017—the second-lowest annual figure in the dataset. Recalls similarly trended downward from the 2013 peak, with 2017's 3 recalls matching 2016's level and well below earlier years. The 81 TSBs recorded for 2017 remains elevated compared to 2018 (63) and 2019 (46), suggesting the model still generated significant dealer service bulletins, though this often reflects ongoing software updates and refinements rather than defects. The three complaint categories—structure, engine/engine cooling, and steering—each appear just once, with zero crash-related complaints and zero fire-related complaints. The absence of any NHTSA investigations across the entire generation is also notable. **Takeaway:** 2017 represents one of the cleaner model years in the MKT's lifecycle, benefiting from the manufacturer having addressed earlier generation-wide issues. With low owner complaint activity, no crash or fire incidents, and a recall count consistent with the preceding year, it is a comparatively favorable year to consider in this generation.