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Lincoln Mkx problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Mkx from 2007 to 2020: 1,417 owner complaints and 48 recalls across 14 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (298), 2008 (253), 2013 (163). Best fuel economy: 21 mpg combined (2014).

Lincoln Mkx
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags410
Brakes229
Electrical178
Engine140
Transmission & drivetrain139
Other / unknown128
Fuel & propulsion78
Brakes (hydraulic)69

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2007529819
2008625319
200966619
2010611120
2011314921
201218421
2013116321
201413521
201501920
2016715620
201755220
201853120
201910–
202010–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lincoln Mkx?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2007 (298), 2008 (253), 2013 (163).

How many recalls has the Lincoln Mkx had?

Across 2007–2020, NHTSA lists 48 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).