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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%)

Chart based on 412 repairs.
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Lincoln MKX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

13000 mi oil pan leak. replaced bolts that hold the pan on. 

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2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

52995 mi

US $180
Rear main seal was leaking, causing oil puddle on floor. Dealership replaced rear main seal. P144A code indicated via CEL. Dealership claimed it was due to bad spark plugs and replaced. Did not fix issue. 
63000 mi

US $57
P144A code indicated via CEL. Replaced Purge Valve assembly with Dorman 994-073. No codes since. 
2790 mi Repaired leaking oil pan gasket. 
77500 mi After checking the car for the overheating issue the Ford dealer concluded that the car just needed fluids which was true due to the overheating but the dealer did not let the car sit and idle for several minutes to see if it sill had a problem so I took the car and was back within a week because it overheated again. Dealer then replaced cooling fan but after driving a short period of time I noticed the replacement fan that the dealer put in makes a lot of noise and when the car is idling or in very slow traffic for more than several minutes the ac just blows hot air but so far it has not boiled over again. I am bringing the car to a different dealer to and hopefully they will be more through. BTW I already added ac refrigerant so that is good. 
84000 mi

US $100
Excessive cooling fan noise and when stopped in traffic in high summer temps ac fails to keep car cool. Fan is still excessively loud and ac does not cool when it's hot outside and car is in standstill traffic. 

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2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

11160 mi Ignition module replaced under warranty 

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2014 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

78094 mi

US $100
Vapor Cannister failed.  
20000 mi Replace front seal due to oil leak 

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2013 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

28000 mi Fuel evaporation system warning on dash. This can sometimes be remedied by "cleaning" the small closure door that resides inside the fuel filler tube. In my case it required replacement of a small solenoid. 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

53000 mi

US $988
Electronic controller to auxiliary radiator fan stopped working and car over heated in 95+ degree weather. Part about $250 Labor was &750 
55000 mi

US $706
2 oxygen sensors had to be replaced after check for engine light on. $700 
63000 mi

US $100
Fuel sensor sticking result was no acceleration- under extended warranty- 
100000 mi

US $350
WARNING LIGHT ON FOR FUEL TANK OPEN. DIAGNOSED LEAK IN PRESSURE IN FUEL FILLER NECK. REPLACED FUEL FILLER NECK 
107000 mi CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC 'READ' THE COMPUTER AND FOUND A FAULT HAD OCCURRED IN THE EMISSIONS LINE SOMEWHERE (NOT SPECIFIC READING). FAULT HAD RESOLVED BUT LIGHT STILL ON. MECHANIC CLEARED THE WARNING AND SUGGESTED I COME BACK IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN AS RESEARCHING THAT SYSTEM CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE. SO FAR LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON. 
119000 mi CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC 'READ' THE COMPUTER AND FOUND A FAULT HAD OCCURRED IN THE EMISSIONS LINE SOMEWHERE (NOT SPECIFIC READING). FAULT HAD RESOLVED BUT LIGHT STILL ON. MECHANIC CLEARED THE WARNING AND SUGGESTED I COME BACK IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN AS RESEARCHING THAT SYSTEM CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE. THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY. NO LOSS IN FUEL USAGE - WE THINK IT IS A WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

13300 mi Check engine light, dealer replaced 2 coils, spark plugs, crank position sensor and reset computer modules. 
31000 mi

C $500
Radiator was damaged during repair to air conditioning condenser 
43710 mi

C $460
CO2 sensor had to be replaced 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

42000 mi

US $42
Oil change 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

41000 mi No start--keyless system failed to recognize fob again. Eventually started with other fob. Car was taken to dealer who "could not duplicate condition" duh! However, Lincoln engr.'s suggested reprogramming both fobs. No problems since 
61000 mi

US $756
Vapor purge valve failed contaminating charcoal canister triggering MIL light. Took to Ford dealer assuming that this was covered under the emissions warranty--which it was not. Will bring my concerns to the area Ford warranty rep. 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

65800 mi

US $150
Coil Was not functioning properly 
125000 mi

US $700
there are two radiator fans, one high speed and one low; they are in the same frame; the high speed fan stoprd working and the car would overheat in certian situations. Replace the entire frame assembly . 
183000 mi

US $125
I drove to galveston after a Hurricane in early dec and Had to drive through several areas where the sand was over the road. The shop found that my air filter and the hose to it were clogged and were causing the engine to run very rough. The cleaned the air intake out replaced the filter and everything was fine. I had the oil changed at the same time. 
78740 mi

C $80
CEL throwing codes P2195 & P2196, and P0455. Replaced Evap canister purge valve. 
64480 mi

C $387
Gas filler tube would not accept fuel. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

62000 mi Communication from the computer to the engine to tell the car to start was not working. 
55000 mi Check engine light in. Some box was cracked. 
80000 mi

US $50
Oil leak 
71300 mi

C $1450
Fan assembly replaced - car was overheating 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

102300 mi

¤600
leaking gaskets had to be replaced 
84885 mi

US $100
Strong smell of gas. Engine light came on. Dealer found both engine banks running lean. Determined that check valve fitting and cracked vacuum hose as the cause. Replaced both. 
88000 mi

US $100
Broken vacuum hose on back of engine. Replaced under extended warranty. 
97633 mi

US $100
Cooling fans failed. Check refrigerant and found high side high indicating a slow leak. Replaced radiator cooling fan assembly, evac system and recharged. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

49300 mi

US $579
Throttle control was replaced and computer updated. Wrench tool light came on and the car would not go into drive. 
69300 mi

US $280
Intake valve 
113000 mi

US $800
Cooling fan broke 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

42780 mi

C $800
Hard shift from 1st to 2nd reflashed the transmission. 
194000 mi Coolant in oil. Catastrophic water pump failure resulting in bearing failure. Needs new engine. Not repaired 
90000 mi

US $700
My vehicle overheated, and turns out it was the fan motor. Had to have it replaced. 
59520 mi Stuck EVAP canister valve. Cleaned with WD40. 
64440 mi

C $80
Replaced engine mount due to excessive noise 
47000 mi

US $500
Bad fuel injector replaced 
60400 mi

US $40
Fuel injector and coil pack replaced 
73000 mi

US $850
Low speed cooling fan stopped working, engine overheated. Replaced low speed cooling fan. 
94000 mi

US $1000
Resonator failed. Replaced entire exhaust system - one component - from the engine to the tailpipe. 
131000 mi Fuel tank recall 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

234194 mi

US $118
Replace coolant temperature sensor and cooling fam. I began to have an issue with on of my two cooling fans running at top speed (driver's side) about the middle of June. My mechanic of the past 3 years worked on the repair towards the end of June (I included the exact date on your site). That mechanic moved from Orlando, FL to Naples, FL and the repair that was done did not solve the problem. From several careful observations, I believe the issue is the other fan (passenger side) is dead. I say this because no matter when I lift my hood, that fan is not turning. I'm now searching for a new talented and trustworthy mechanic (a very difficult task) to complete that repair. 
49000 mi Mechanic noticed exhaust odor on shake down drive after minor repairs. Discovered leak in manifold that was entering cabin. 
122500 mi

US $7200
The engine just died filled with engine coolant. had to get new motor 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

140500 mi

US $1200
Replace cooling fan motor 
57000 mi

US $68
Broken clamp on exhaust heat shield 
49000 mi Throttle body replaced. 
114000 mi

US $35
Fuel odor in cabin. Replace plenum gasket set. 
78000 mi Replaced exhaust system clamp. 
90000 mi

US $80
Serpentine belt replaced. 
62620 mi

C $100
Software problem regain air/fuel mixture. Kept stalling when stopped. 

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