AI DamageLincoln MKX: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lincoln MKX across 5 model years: 239 owner complaints and 260 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 5% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 3% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 80 complaints (33% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 33.
- Electrical system: 45 complaints (19% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 213.
- Engine: 42 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 24.
- Powertrain: 16 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 76.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 13 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.7 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2016–2018
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2007–2010
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2011–2018named in 2 complaints
- automatic, 6-speed 2007–2018
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 239 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 80 | 4 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 3 | 213 |
| Engine | 42 | 0 | 24 |
| Powertrain | 16 | 1 | 76 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| Wheels | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 | 28 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Emissions are connected to my engine thus having my check engine light come on. My car failed an emissions test but was only 4 years old and the catalytic converters are not broken, have hole, anything leading to failed test, car repair fees and non-registered vehicle.
Brake pedal went to the floor causing crash. Inspected by the insurance company. No warning lamps came on
The contact then stated that several warning lights including the abs warning light would illuminate intermittently on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and had her service lights repaired.
Vehicle was traveling w/b on new york state thruway when a deer jumped in front of and was hit by car. The air bags deployed ( steering wheel, knee bags and passenger side curtain.) problem is they did not deflate ! This made it impossible for driver to step on brakes or to see !
Vehicle information system displays drive control malfunction have served.
As a result, the seat belt did not restrain the contact because he did not move forward in the seat. The contact sustained injuries to the back, knees, wrist, and neck. The contact also suffered a concussion. Medical attention was received. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N13 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and 2016-2018 Model Year MKX…
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest…
- Reason for update
- This article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing…
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model…
- Some 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine…
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles…
- The affected vehicles have an emissions control system that does not account for certain in-use conditions…
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected…
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.