Lincoln MKX

1,762 federal complaints across 12 model years (2007-2018) ยท 23 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lincoln MKX. Hover a bar for the count.

2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2007 Lincoln MKX - 350 complaints
  2. 2008 Lincoln MKX - 303 complaints
  3. 2016 Lincoln MKX - 216 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2014 Lincoln MKX - 50 complaints
  2. 2009 Lincoln MKX - 77 complaints
  3. 2012 Lincoln MKX - 108 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Air bags
411
Brakes
298
Electrical system
177
Engine & cooling
154
Power train
138
Fuel system
105

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2018 Lincoln MKX395
2017 Lincoln MKX685
2016 Lincoln MKX2167
2015 Lincoln MKX280
2014 Lincoln MKX501
2013 Lincoln MKX2051
2012 Lincoln MKX1081
2011 Lincoln MKX1933
2010 Lincoln MKX1256
2009 Lincoln MKX776
2008 Lincoln MKX3036
2007 Lincoln MKX3505

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
25V5440002016-2018Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
25V4420002019-2020Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSp
21V1580002007-2010Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicl
21V0810002007-2010Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 200
20V4690002016-2018Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
20V4140002016-2018SeatsFord Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may
19V8090002016-2017Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter ca
19V6320002016SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in
19V001000DO NOT DRIVE2010Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missi
18V6120002018Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with sho
18V5480002018Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may
18V046000DO NOT DRIVE2009-2010Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missis
17V1230002016-2017Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air
17V024000DO NOT DRIVE2007-2009Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida
16V384000DO NOT DRIVE2007-2010Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge,
16V3430002016Child SeatFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected
15V7120002009-2010Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured Septe
14V6820002007-2008Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or
14V3930002012-2014Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus a
11V1280002011Electrical SystemFORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE
10V6590002011StructureFORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MOD
10V5160002011Latches/Locks/LinkagesFORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIG
08V3010002008Fuel System, GasolineFORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A