Lincoln MKX recalls and problems
23 recalls and 1,419 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
1,419
Crashes reported
52
Fires reported
20
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Lincoln MKX by year
Most reported Lincoln MKX problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 407 | |
| Service Brakes | 229 | |
| Electrical System | 178 | |
| Engine | 140 | |
| Power Train | 138 | |
| Unknown or Other | 129 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 77 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 | |
| Structure | 60 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 |
All Lincoln MKX recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-544 | Aug 22, 2025 | 2016–2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. |
| 25V-442 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022… |
| 21V-158 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2007–2010 | Air Bags | Ford 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 vehicles. |
| 21V-081 | Feb 16, 2021 | 2007–2010 | Air Bags | Ford 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 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 20V-469 | Aug 10, 2020 | 2016–2018 | Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. |
| 20V-414 | Jul 17, 2020 | 2016–2018 | Seats, Air Bags, Electrical System | Ford Motor Company, Inc. |
| 19V-809 | Nov 12, 2019 | 2016–2017 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. |
| 19V-632 | Aug 29, 2019 | 2016 | Steering | Ford 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 Connecticut, Delaware, the District of… |
| 19V-001 | Jan 7, 2019 | 2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto… |
| 18V-612 | Sep 11, 2018 | 2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. |
| 18V-548 | Aug 20, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. |
| 18V-046 | Jan 11, 2018 | 2009–2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto… |
| 17V-123 | Feb 27, 2017 | 2016–2017 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. |
| 17V-024 | Jan 10, 2017 | 2007–2009 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford 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, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana… |
| 16V-384 | May 31, 2016 | 2007–2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford 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, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT… |
| 16V-343 | May 24, 2016 | 2016 | Child Seat | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. |
| 15V-712 | Oct 27, 2015 | 2009–2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford 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 September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010… |
| 14V-682 | Oct 29, 2014 | 2007–2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford 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 currently registered in, Connecticut… |
| 14V-393 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2012–2014 | Power Train | Ford 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 and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured… |
| 11V-128 | Feb 24, 2011 | 2011 | Electrical System | Ford 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. |
| 10V-659 | Dec 29, 2010 | 2011 | Structure | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. |
| 10V-516 | Oct 27, 2010 | 2011 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. |
| 08V-301 | Jul 3, 2008 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lincoln MKX?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Lincoln MKX has the most reports (298). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKX have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Lincoln MKX model years 2007–2014, 2016–2020.
What are the most common Lincoln MKX problems?
Owners report air bags, service brakes, electrical system problems most often.