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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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 28 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

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

58000 mi

US $403
Latch on liftgate 
54000 mi

US $175
Under body shield came loose and was repaired under a TSB with a new fastener kit 

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2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

11247 mi Performed TSB to correct driver's side rear seat back not folding flat. 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi

US $2000
Repaired 1 tire 
27000 mi auto windshield wipers malfunctioned. dealer replaced part. the problems is not completely fixed. will take back on next service trip 
34300 mi locks and windows: left car closed, activated door lock on drivers door. shut door and walked away. came out to windows down and door unlocked 

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2013 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

15800 mi Driver seat tracks replaced, driver seat was rocking excessively. 
30380 mi

C $800
Back window blew out while parked and not running. It was dissatisfying that Lincoln did not take responsibility for the defect in the window. 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

65700 mi Door lock broke 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

1300 mi Correctly aligned the headlights.  Aligned headlights-factory settings too high, updated SYNC, looked at faulty trim alignment and tear in leather door panel. Dealer (speaking on behalf of factory) denied repairs to all trim and paint mismatch issues.  
10000 mi While in for the 10K service, dealer installed updated My Lincoln Touch software using the flash drive and Navigation card supplied by Ford 
58700 mi Driver's seat belt retractor jammed and will not retract the seat belt when released. Replacement part ordered. 
49300 mi Driver's seat belt retractor jammed and would not extend to fasten when taking seat w/o turning power on...the second time this belt has been replaced. 
83000 mi Car was previously taken to the Ford dealer for the "works special:" oil and filter change and tire rotation. A while after the service visit, the lug nuts on one rear wheel came loose due to the lug nuts not being properly torqued down. Dealer had us bring in for a full inspection of the wheel, wheel studs, brakes, etc--anything that could have been damaged. While it was in, service manager offered to try a reset on our navigation system which was locked. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

86000 mi

US $1
Rear door lift mechanism does not keep door open by itself, have to hold the rear door open manually else the door will come down/close. 
5000 mi Outside surface of passenger window glass rubbed on something while lowering and raising resulting in a vertical groove being scratched into the glass surface. Replaced under warranty. 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

41700 mi

US $100
Driver exterior door handle broke off 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

88000 mi

US $560
Rubber emissions hose failed. Located on back side of engine. Covered under extended warranty. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

63440 mi Front passenger seat belt mechanism locking when pulled out, problem intermittent. Dealer ordered replacement.  
68200 mi

C $54
Windsheild washer sprayer had to be replaced 

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2007 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

80000 mi

US $500
replaced whining windshield 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

21000 mi

US $65
Broken rear window wiper 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

6000 mi Tires are assymetrical and one of them was mounted inside out. 
149000 mi

US $1000
Replaced driver side mirror glass 
80600 mi

C $1800
I left my car in shop, I am still waiting to get fix in this week. They just ordered the parts. 
30380 mi Intermittent operation of rear auto lift gate. Made adjustments to linkages.. ok 
76000 mi

US $46
Rear wiper broke off due to snow sliding off rear window 
85300 mi

US $400
Replaced screw jack for rear liftgate. 
31000 mi Seat will not return from exit position on an itermittant basis.  

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Lincoln MKX Other Problems

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