2007 LINCOLN MKX

350 complaints filed with NHTSA.

350
Complaints
24
Crashes
12
Fires
18
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS154
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32
POWER TRAIN30
ENGINE17
SERVICE BRAKES16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
TIRES4
SEATS4
SUSPENSION4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
STRUCTURE3

Recalls (6)

16V38400031/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever register

14V68200029/10/2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michi

21E01300016/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also i

21V08100016/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as

21V15800010/03/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to

17V02400010/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marian

Recent Complaints

20241011CrashSERVICE BRAKES

My 2007 Lincoln MKX had an SUA and within 10 feet totaled the front end when it was thrust into a cement building. This happened On [XXX] and the vehicle is available for inspection here in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. In 2010 Lincoln implemented an override device to the brake system knowing of the problem and there was no recall for vehicles prior to 2010. My safety was put at risk and that of others. If someone had been exiting the store or walking down the sidewalk they could have been killed. I am s

20241011CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2007 Lincoln MKX had an SUA and within 10 feet totaled the front end when it was thrust into a cement building. This happened On [XXX] and the vehicle is available for inspection here in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. In 2010 Lincoln implemented an override device to the brake system knowing of the problem and there was no recall for vehicles prior to 2010. My safety was put at risk and that of others. If someone had been exiting the store or walking down the sidewalk they could have been killed. I am s

20241011CrashPOWER TRAIN

My 2007 Lincoln MKX had an SUA and within 10 feet totaled the front end when it was thrust into a cement building. This happened On [XXX] and the vehicle is available for inspection here in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. In 2010 Lincoln implemented an override device to the brake system knowing of the problem and there was no recall for vehicles prior to 2010. My safety was put at risk and that of others. If someone had been exiting the store or walking down the sidewalk they could have been killed. I am s

20240903CrashAIR BAGS

My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store. Continuing to depress the brakes made no difference in stopping the jarring unintended forward motion. The speed moving forward was so high that in the 10-12 feet from th

20240903CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store. Continuing to depress the brakes made no difference in stopping the jarring unintended forward motion. The speed moving forward was so high that in the 10-12 feet from th

20240903CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store. Continuing to depress the brakes made no difference in stopping the jarring unintended forward motion. The speed moving forward was so high that in the 10-12 feet from th

20220921CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, he dosed off and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to his home after the accident. The contact sought medical treatment for an injury to his pelvis due to the accident. The vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000(Air Bags) but was never serviced. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of t

Mileage: 240,000

20210722CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2007 LINCOLN MKX. The contacts husband stated while driving approximately 35mph when the driver side airbag inflated without warning which resulted in the contact's husband to lose control and crash the vehicle into a vehicle in front. 4 persons were injured (the contacts husband and 3 other individuals that were in the other vehicle) the occupants in the other vehicle went and sought medical treatment (contact does not know the type of injuries) while the contact's husband di

Mileage: 205,000

20201207CrashSERVICE BRAKES

NO PRESSURE AT ALL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE POWER KNOWN AS VAPOUR LOCK; IN WITCH CALL MY VEHICLE TO CRASH

Mileage: 119,000

20200414CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLED ON SOME BLACK ICE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE HOOD, BUMPER, FENDER, MIRROR AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED YET. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA

Mileage: 170,000

20180908FireAIR BAGS

TAKATA INFLATORS PASSENGER SIDE, PURCHASED 2007 LINCOLN MKX ON 7/31/2018 FROM NOURSE DELERSHIP IN CHILLICOTHE OHIO, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THAT IT HAS A RECALL .NOURSE DID NOT TELL US ABOUT IT , I WANT THE ISSUE RESOLVED ASAP! THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A FAMILY VEHICLE DAILY WHY WAS THIS VEHICLE SOLD WITH A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE WHY WAS I NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS.

20180130FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BURNING TAR ODOR WAS DETECTED COMING THROUGH THE VENTS AND SMOKE APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAMPION FORD LINCOLN MAZDA (140 SOUTHTOWN BLVD, OWENSBORO, KY 42303, (270) 684-1441) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAK IN THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT, WHICH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682

Mileage: 130,000

20180130FirePOWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BURNING TAR ODOR WAS DETECTED COMING THROUGH THE VENTS AND SMOKE APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAMPION FORD LINCOLN MAZDA (140 SOUTHTOWN BLVD, OWENSBORO, KY 42303, (270) 684-1441) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEAK IN THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT, WHICH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682

Mileage: 130,000

20170404FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE PCM COILS BURNED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Mileage: 150,000

20170404FirePOWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE PCM COILS BURNED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Mileage: 150,000

20160919FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. A PASSENGER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

Mileage: 103,000

20160919FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. A PASSENGER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

Mileage: 103,000

20160610STRUCTURE:BODY

LIFT GATE MALFUNCTION. WHILE UNLOADING MY GROCERIES THE LIFT GATE SLAMMED DOWN ON MY HEAD. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEEP. SUSTAINED A CUT TO MY FACE. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK. I TOOK A VIDEO OF THE LIFT GATE MALFUNCTION AFTER THE INCIDENT.

Mileage: 59,000

20160511FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WATER PUMP FRACTURED AND SPILLED WATER INTO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT "CAR OVERHEATING" WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT T

Mileage: 90,000

20160322CrashSERVICE BRAKES

MY MKX HAS STALLED OVER THE YEARS AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT'S NORMAL. WELL, FOR THE FIRST TIME, I STALLED ON A HILL IN A PARKING LOT AND MY STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. AS SOON AS I REALIZED I STALLED AND SLAMMED MY BRAKES, TRIED TO STEER AWAY FROM THE CAR BEHIND ME, IT WAS TOO LATE FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I SLAMMED INTO A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE'S SUV THAT WAS PARKED AND WE BOTH HAVE ABOUT 3K WORTH OF DAMAGE.

Mileage: 124,900