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2011 Lincoln Mkx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2011 Lincoln Mkx do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 75.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

104 reports with mileage · 45 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports4 fire reports2 injury reports

Power Train complaints

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51,000 miles · Apr 27, 2015
Power Train

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 TO 60 MPH, JUST OFF HIGHWAY, WHILE MY MKX ALL OF SUDDEN LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING, HOWEVER, STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR WAS NOT GAINING ANY SPEED. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID REAR-ENDED AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT…

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I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 TO 60 MPH, JUST OFF HIGHWAY, WHILE MY MKX ALL OF SUDDEN LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING, HOWEVER, STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR WAS NOT GAINING ANY SPEED. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID REAR-ENDED AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT SOUNDED NOSIER THAN USUAL BUT IT SEEMS WORKED FINE. THE WEATHER CONDITION IS NICE AND SHINY. I WAS ON THE ROAD FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS, RUSH HOUR WITH ABOUT 30 MIN BUMPER TO BUMPER. MY MKX IS A 2011 MODEL WITH 51000 MILES. I GOOGLED THIS ISSUE AND FOUND OUT "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. THE FORD RECALL NUMBER IS 14S10" FOR THE SAME PROBLEM I WAS EXPERIENCED. WHY MKX 2011 MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10713234

535 miles · Aug 17, 2011
Electrical SystemPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS BOTH THE HEAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT ACTIVATED AT THE SAME TIME, DESPITE BOTH UNITS BEING TURNED OFF. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS INACCURATE READINGS FROM THE ELECTRICAL METERS AND GAUGES ALONG THE INS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS BOTH THE HEAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT ACTIVATED AT THE SAME TIME, DESPITE BOTH UNITS BEING TURNED OFF. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS INACCURATE READINGS FROM THE ELECTRICAL METERS AND GAUGES ALONG THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FINAL FAILURE WAS WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 535 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 800.

NHTSA ODI #10419789

Official recalls

3

11V128000 · Electrical System:software

Feb 24, 2011

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 BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

10V659000 · Structure:body

Dec 29, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

10V516000 · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock

Oct 27, 2010

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE LIFTGATE LOCK MAY BE DISABLED AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK THE LIFTGATE USING INTERIOR LOCK SWITCHES OR REMOTE KEY FOB BUTTONS.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

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NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.