2008 Lincoln MKX Problems and Repair Histories

Lincoln MKX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	62000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	62000	500	Left passenger side wheel bearing was replaced. I could hear a muffler sound coming from that side of the car once I got above 30mpg.

 

Lincoln MKX in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	27000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	38000	18	Excessive downshift when using cruise control going up hills. RPM's increase by 2500 then drops back down.
Oct	2012	49700	579	Throttle control was replaced and computer updated. Wrench tool light came on and the car would not go into drive.
Mar	2013	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	30000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	44000	750	Brake booster failed replaced with new part and new part failed and new part was replaced.

 

Lincoln MKX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	58900		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	59520	0	Leaking transfer case seal. Replaced under warranty in less than 3 hours. Stuck EVAP canister valve. Cleaned with WD40.
Aug	2012	66140	80	Replaced engine mount due to excessive noise
Sep	2012	67580		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	53000	100	Squealing noise from rear. Rotors grounded to remove rust and corrosion. Problem solved.
Mar	2013	63000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	30000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	31000	0	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.

 

Lincoln MKX in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	36000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	36000	0	Instrument cluster had to be replaced.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	36000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	39000	0	warped rotors - rotors and pads replaced under warranty
Jan	2013	39700	0	rear wheel bearing hub noisy. hub was replaced under warranty
Apr	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	55800		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	57400	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.
Dec	2012	61380		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	34720		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	42780	800	Hard shift from 1st to 2nd reflashed the transmission.
Jan	2012	43800	0	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
Mar	2012	44640	0	Replaced heater fan motor
Mar	2013	63240		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	12000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	13000	0	It was a disconcerting problem for a car that is 11 months old. Backing out of garage the reverse conked out. Had to be towed to dealer. After some foot-dragging they finally paid for rental car. Engine runs a bit sluggish since, next appointmt: 1 month.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	12000	0	Power Take off fluid/seal leak,(PTO) which has been common on AWD vehicles. Fluid leak causes burning smell inside vehicle. Service completed within 2 hours, seems OK now.
Mar	2012	33000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	32000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	33000	0	Whining noise around 40 mph. level. Bearings around front wheel hubs and rear wheel hubs had to be replaced. Repair related to AWD system.
Jan	2011	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	25000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	26000	0	Wheel bearing out on driver's side rear wheel. Dealer said Ford had recommended replacing rocker arm as it was the cause of the bearing failing. Wheel bearings and rocker arm replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	33000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	36000	0	right headlight housing had a bad seal, allowing moisture inside. Dealer replaced it with a new unit.
May	2011	44000	0	Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced.
Nov	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	45880		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	48980	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.
Aug	2011	59500	0	Memory seat function (from either key fob or buttons on drivers door) do not adjust the seat to the correct position. The back angle adjusts correctly, but the seat pan does not move to the correct memory location.
Feb	2012	63540	0	Front passenger seat belt mechanism locking when pulled out, problem intermittent. Dealer ordered replacement.  Satellite radio not working. Dealer ordered satellite receiver cable.
Aug	2012	68480	85	Stereo USB port failed -would not charge iPod, could not be accessed by SYNCH system for music.
Jan	2013	69440	338	Warning lights on dash for ABS, check engine. Brake pedal went to floor without stopping vehicle when brakes failed suddenly. Rear driver side power lock not working; will not unlock door if temperature below -20° C.
Mar	2013	69440		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Lincoln MKX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008			First odometer entry
Nov	2008		0	Left front axle replacement Left sun visor replacement winshield wipers replaced
Dec	2008	15000	0	Awful burning smell while driving caused by leaking right front axle seal. Technician found a grease leak in left front axle boot, had to order new axle Replaced left front axle that was ordered one week earlier
Jan	2009	15000	0	Replacement of PTU and inner right front axle and seal due to leak.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.