2017 Lincoln MKX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2017 Lincoln MKX has 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v469000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called bill collins ford lincoln of louisville (4220 bardstown rd, louisvi.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

18 complaints

27%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVI
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVI
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED GRAPEVINE LINCOLN (801 E. STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051, (817)

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

13 complaints

20%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE A TOW MODE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO TOW. WHILE THE 39,000 LBS VEHICLE WAS TOWING A 50,000 LBS RV, THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO GO INTO PARK MODE, WHICH LOCKED ALL F
• THE CAR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND YOU AR
• WE HAD TAKEN OUR LINCOLN FOR WARRANTY WORK ON THE NAVIGATION/STEREO AND IT WAS DETERMINED A PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. WE WERE TOLD WE COULD DRIVE THE CAR WHILE WAITING ON THE PART TO ARRIVE BUT WHEN WE WENT TO PICK IT UP OUR CAR WOULD NOT START. THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED THE BATTERY AND RAN IT THROUGH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE A TOW MODE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO TOW. WHILE THE 39,000 LBS VEHICLE WAS TOWING A 50,000 LBS RV, THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO GO INTO PARK MODE, WHICH LOCKED ALL F”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

7 complaints

11%

• STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS IN PASSENGER CABIN. BECAME STRONGER AS VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES . A/C IN USE. ALL PASSENGERS DEVELOPED HEADACHES.
• STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS IN PASSENGER CABIN. BECAME STRONGER AS VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES . A/C IN USE.
• STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST LEAKAGE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING. OTHER OWNER OF MKX HAD SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER HAS CORRECTED.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS IN PASSENGER CABIN. BECAME STRONGER AS VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES . A/C IN USE. ALL PASSENGERS DEVELOPED HEADACHES.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

7 complaints

11%

• THE CAR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND YOU AR
• DURING HARD ACCELERATION, THE SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS ENTERS THE CABIN REGARDLESS OF WHAT TYPE OF FAN IS BLOWING (AIR CONDITIONING - FRESH AIR OR RECIRCULATE). LINCOLN UNDER A TSB CLAIMED THAT THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM BY RESEALING THE REAR SEALS TO THE REAR HATCH. THE SMELL CONTINUES AND IF YOU DO RESEAR
• I WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY HEARD A BELL TONE, THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, THE ENGINE HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE MESSAGE CENTER STATED THE ENGINE WAS SHUTTING OFF. I STEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THIS HAS LEFT ME QUITE SHAKEN AS WE HAVE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE CAR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND YOU AR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

4 complaints

• BELT JAMS WITHOUT LETTING ME PULL IT TO PUT IT ON.
• The seatbelt On the driver side doesn’t work it will not come out cannot clamp on it has been looked at by an independent service technician there were no warning lights came on The service center said the seatbelt and it parts has to be replaced
• Urgent Safety!!! I called and spoke with Lincoln Client Relations Center regarding two recalls that are for the exact same vehicle I now own; 2017 Lincoln MKX, VIN: [XXX] . The recalls that are in existence for 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles are NHTSA recalls: 20V414000/Ford 20S37 and NHTSA recall

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BELT JAMS WITHOUT LETTING ME PULL IT TO PUT IT ON.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 66 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE A TOW MODE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO TOW. WHILE THE 39,000 LBS VEHICLE WAS TOWING A 50,000 LBS RV, THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO GO INTO PARK MODE, WHICH LOCKED ALL F
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS IN PASSENGER CABIN. BECAME STRONGER AS VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES . A/C IN USE. ALL PASSENGERS DEVELOPED HEADACHES.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THE CAR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND YOU AR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)