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2010 Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 37 repairs.
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2010 Lincoln MKX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

Lincoln MKX in Illinois, United States
Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
Jan 2014

US $1000
Dealer stated the AC line was leaking and suggested replacing the line. Replaced the A/C Compressor Line Assembly Replaced Power Steering Pressure Hose Front differential and drive shaft replaced 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Lincoln MKX in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

86000 mi
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. Rear wheel bearings started to whine/grind at about 80,000 miles. These were replaced under the extended warrantee I purchased with this vehicle. 
Lincoln MKX in Texas, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017

76000 mi

US $26
No downward movement of mirrors. Replaced mirror adjustment switch 
Jan 2022

128000 mi

US $1025
Computer control of brakes (non abs). Brakes were very squishy and required extra force to stop. Replaced brake system control computer 
Lincoln MKX in Indiana, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010

2000 mi
Power seat connector not properly installed 
Sep 2010

5000 mi
Power seat connector became loose again. Dealer again cleaned and reconnected. 
Lincoln MKX in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012

24000 mi
Cracked wood trim on front passenger door. 
Jan 2013

30200 mi
Door lock malfunction. 
Sep 2013

28000 mi
Battery died and caused electrical malfunctions. 
Lincoln MKX in Arizona, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2013
Feb 2010

2700 mi
Major transmission malfunction-initially replaced 2 sensors and cleared codes. Problem not fixed-returned to owner and problem came back much worse. Back to dealer again...kept 15 days to test & install new wiring harness, valve body, and solenoids. 
May 2010

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. Sync would lose contacts overnight and require a daily phonebook download to utilize this feature. Navigation radio replaced and issue remedied. 
Mar 2012

33000 mi
Dealer followed TSB and replaced entire evaporator core assembly as insulation had deteriorated and it was blowing fine debris out the air ducts. This after they said they didn't know what was wrong on the previous two service appointments. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Lincoln MKX in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

71300 mi

C $1450
Fan assembly replaced - car was overheating 
Jul 2017

108500 mi

C $450
Leaking power steering hose replaced 
Lincoln MKX in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

90000 mi

US $650
Brake booster 
Aug 2017

93000 mi

US $440
Power steering hose burst 
Lincoln MKX in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2014
Dec 2009

1800 mi

US $40000
THX stereo just stopped working. Dealer states that Ford does not have the part, so I just have to wait an undetermined amount of time. Stereo amp died after one month 
Aug 2014

103700 mi

US $1800
power take off for four wheel drive. 
Lincoln MKX in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

40920 mi

C $125
Dead battery 
Oct 2015

41820 mi

C $1425
Also emergency brake cable, it was sticking, pretty normal up here (near Toronto) when it does not get used much. 
Lincoln MKX in Indiana, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2014

49900 mi
Car wouldn't start. Battery tested bad. Dealer replaced under goodwill. 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $50
Oil leak 
Lincoln MKX in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Apr 2012

33000 mi
Dealer Replaced both rear wheel bearings 
Lincoln MKX in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

14000 mi
driver window squealed when being lowered. dealer replaced molding. 
Lincoln MKX in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
Jan 2013

50300 mi
Communication from the computer to the engine to tell the car to start was not working. 
Aug 2013

47000 mi

US $1000
Air exchange 
Mar 2014

55000 mi
Check engine light in. Some box was cracked. 
Dec 2014

66000 mi

US $1300
Cracked tie rod on front right 
Feb 2015

68600 mi

US $300
Car started fine, but quit after 10 minutes on the road. Lights and radio still worked. Last message on dash: ODO fail 
Lincoln MKX in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

620 mi
Leak from power steering system. Washers replaced. 
Lincoln MKX in Nebraska, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

16000 mi
Transmission Whine in the first three gears. Very noisy  

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