2011 LINCOLN MKX
188 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 40 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 |
| ENGINE | 23 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
Recalls (3)
STRUCTURE:BODY
FORD 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 MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
FORD 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 CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MODULE SETTINGS THAT DISABLE THE LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT
Recent Complaints
I went to put Brakes on and didn't have any Brakes which created an accident. (9/27/25)
First incident 10-15-2019 (purchased used vehicle 09-30-19) Exiting freeway at 55mph and suddenly brakes stopped working( was able to pull aside) then brakes worked normal again. Took vehicle to check breaks and nothing wrong was found. Second incident 02-17-2020 Driving son to school at 35mhp brakes stopped working while doing a right turn and ran over sidewalk to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Bumper got a little damage. Brakes check again and nothing was found. Third incident 05-15-2022 Driv
First incident 10-15-2019 (purchased used vehicle 09-30-19) Exiting freeway at 55mph and suddenly brakes stopped working( was able to pull aside) then brakes worked normal again. Took vehicle to check breaks and nothing wrong was found. Second incident 02-17-2020 Driving son to school at 35mhp brakes stopped working while doing a right turn and ran over sidewalk to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Bumper got a little damage. Brakes check again and nothing was found. Third incident 05-15-2022 Driv
First incident 10-15-2019 (purchased used vehicle 09-30-19) Exiting freeway at 55mph and suddenly brakes stopped working( was able to pull aside) then brakes worked normal again. Took vehicle to check breaks and nothing wrong was found. Second incident 02-17-2020 Driving son to school at 35mhp brakes stopped working while doing a right turn and ran over sidewalk to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Bumper got a little damage. Brakes check again and nothing was found. Third incident 05-15-2022 Driv
The contact owned a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle abruptly pulled in front of her and she t-boned the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The other driver had to be removed from the passenger side of their vehicle due to the damage from the accident; the driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and their injuries were unknown. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and was taken to the hospital a
Mileage: 127,000
The contact owned a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle abruptly pulled in front of her and she t-boned the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The other driver had to be removed from the passenger side of their vehicle due to the damage from the accident; the driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and their injuries were unknown. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and was taken to the hospital a
Mileage: 127,000
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while the husband was driving approximately 50 mph a 2nd vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. During the crash, the front driver side seat belt failed and did not secure the driver and the driver side air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained fractured sternum, chest, head, neck, and back injuries and was transported to the local hospital. A police report was filed at the scene and the vehicle was towed away
Mileage: 130,000
I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD ALL THE SUDDEN I HEARD A KNOCK IN THE VEHICLE AND BURNING SMELL WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A SAFE PLACE. I HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE COOLANT WAS GOING TO THE ENGINE WHICH WILL COST NEARLY $10,000.00. I STILL OWE OVER $18,000.00 AND ONLY HAVE THE CAR FOR A 1 YEAR. I CAN'T GET ANY HELP FROM THE FORD COMPANY OR THE DEALER. I AM A SINGLE PARENT THAT'S IN A TRU
VEHICLE REGISTERS DOOR ADJAR CONSTANTLY. CAUSES DOME LIGHTS TO STAY ON EVEN WHILE DRIVING, CAN'T LOCK DOOR, AND BATTERY GOES DEAD. THIS IS AN ISSUE! I SAW THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION BUT APPARENTLY NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. THE PROBLEM STARTED GRADUALLY AND PROGRESSED TO ALWAYS. ONE TIME AFTER THE BATTERY DIED I HAD A FRIEND JUMP IT AND THE CABLES STARTED ON FIRE! UNSURE IF THIS IS RELATED BUT THE 12VOLT PLUG IN THE DASH STOPPED WORKING AND THE HEATER AC HVAC ALSO WENT OUT PREVIOUS TO THIS. W
Mileage: 100,000
2011 LINCOLN MKX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE RECALL LINCOLN ISSUED A RECALL (10V659000) NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V128000 WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. OUR LINCOLN STARTED TO DEVELOP ISSUES ONLY A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD REPEATEDLY BURN OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED FROM REPLACED THE BULB & HOUSING SEVERAL TIM
Mileage: 45,000
2011 LINCOLN MKX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE RECALL LINCOLN ISSUED A RECALL (10V659000) NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V128000 WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. OUR LINCOLN STARTED TO DEVELOP ISSUES ONLY A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD REPEATEDLY BURN OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED FROM REPLACED THE BULB & HOUSING SEVERAL TIM
Mileage: 45,000
UNINTENDED ACCELERATOR FIRST HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS AGO. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER TO HAVE A BRAKE RECALL DONE AND TOLD THEM THAT I WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND SOMETHING MADE THE ACCELERATOR STICK FORCING ME TO JUMP A CURB AND RUN AT A HIGH SPEED THROUGH AN EMPTY LOT IN FRONT OF OUR LIBRARY AND THEN BACK OVER ANOTHER CURB AND OUT ONTO ANOTHER ROAD. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND KEPT PUSHING; IT FINALLY STOPPED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TES
Mileage: 56,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLLED THE COOLING SYSTEM, FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Mileage: 48,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY SURGED FORWARD BEFORE STOPPING ON ITS OWN. APPROXIMATELY TEN DAYS LATER, THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A BUS SHELTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.