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Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Lincoln MKX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

turbocharged 335hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34720 mi All four wheels replaces under warranty they were delaminating 

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2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

turbocharged 335hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29000 mi Center Console door below radio not closing. Mechanism replaced. Moonroof Chatters when closing. Lubed & adjusted the panoramic roof tracks. Readjusted cargo area sunshade. Adjusted (and used foam per bulletin?) to eliminate sunshade rattle.  
29000 mi center rear center cup holder not popping our when pressed (replaced),  
11247 mi Replaced trim on driver's side dash AC vent to correct vibration noise. 
25000 mi Front bumper cover and rear tail light clips came loose. 

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2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

303-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi rear cup holder non functionable 

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2015 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

37694 mi Sunroof was moving slowly or not at all. Sunroof side shields weren't in properly and sunshade was not sitting on track properly. Repositioned sunshade, installed new sunroof side shields, lubricated tracks. 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi Whistling noise from internal airflow bottom of right rear window. Weatherstripping needed adjustment. 
17360 mi Replace front moonroof. Unexplained break of glass 
77900 mi motor for panoramic roof needs to be replaced. Will take 5+ days to order part. dealer to pay as part of purchase agreement Excessive rust on both rear doors and front/above both rear wheels and on bottom tailgate. expert suggests caused by error in mfg process or poor quality metal. To return to dealer for estimate 
77500 mi repaired panoramic roof. Took car in June 8 but still not returned. Gabriel Lincoln Ford Montreal error resulted in car being overlooked for 1 month. Still there for body repairs to be considered. A horror show. Don't buy Lincolns! 
51000 mi

US $200
Sun roof gasket broken off.  

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

27000 mi At 70+ miles per hour, there is a rattle in the front passenger side area. Dealer checked the car and drove it with us. They concluded there was not a serious rattle and did not want to take the time to take the dashboard panel apart. 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6000 mi The plastic cover at the base of the rearview mirror fell off, dealer reattached it. 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2200 mi Dealer refused to address issue of sloppy front trim alignment and torn interior leather panel. Said factory denied repairs on these issues. 
6 mi A tear in one interior door panel was repaired. BOTH hinged power point lids broke off the first time they were accessed. Suspect defective part or installation Both spring-loaded covers for the 12V power ports (F & R) broke off the first time opened. Both were replaced on this trip. 
2206 mi New lids installed. 
36000 mi Cover for wiring in front of rear-view mirror won't stay on. Dealer ordered replacement cover 
39000 mi Driver's seat belt retractor jammed and will not retract the seat belt when released. Replacement part ordered. 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35000 mi Factory miss aligned fender and hood causing hood to rub against passenger side fender. Fender and hood realigned, hood required paint work. 
6700 mi Burnish mark on l/f window exterior moulding. Replaced moulding 
38440 mi Loose weather gasket for sunroof. It was replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

24000 mi Cracked wood trim on front passenger door. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

14000 mi driver window squealed when being lowered. dealer replaced molding. 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

52700 mi

C $145
Replace license plate light housing and side marker light housing due to corrosion. 
76260 mi Power sunroof failed to close. Actuator cable system and motor replaced. 
71700 mi

¤50
Inner door handle chrome peeling 

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2008 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

31000 mi Trim on either side of the front end is popping out. I can pop one side back in but it pops out again, the other side, it's too tight. Was told this is common. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

48980 mi

C $205
When driver window is down, closing door causes glass to rattle inside door. Dealer installed foam tape, problem not resolved. In second trip replaced some part of the track, which fixed it. 
52000 mi

US $100
Front passenger side door handle cover (chrome) came off. Replaced the door handle. 
56700 mi

C $100
Panoramic sunroof would not close completely. Dealer had to reinitialize motor and also lube the tracks. The solution to this 'initialization' is on this website or Ford Edge forum. 
36000 mi right headlight housing had a bad seal, allowing moisture inside. Dealer replaced it with a new unit. 
43600 mi Sunroof was opened to warm car up in a heated garage after being in -30C weather with windchill to -40C. When closing sunroof, sunroof did not close all the way. Dealer reset computer and greased channels 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

3215 mi Steering wheel trim paint worn down. Replaced trim at no cost. 
9238 mi Rear door lift arm cover trim broken. Replaced at no cost. Sun roof motor seems slow. No problem detected by service. 
24000 mi Sunroof rattle Sun visors reinstalled incorrectly after repairs to sunroof. 
45000 mi Paint on driver side front door latch worn through to primer. 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

30000 mi Rattle in BAMR(fixed it). 
77800 mi

US $720
Replaced a clamp that from the exhaust system 
78000 mi

US $94
Left rear tire area seems to be making a dull, thumping noise in time with tire rotation. Tech could hear but did not know what was causing it. Thought cv joint or hub bearing but wanted to fix one or the otherto see without being sure.. 

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Lincoln MKX Body Problems

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