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Expensive Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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Lincoln MKX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (27%)

$1000 - $2499 (73%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

71000 mi

US $1500
Replaced faulty alternator 

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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.  Low horn stopped working and AC controls stopped working thru Nav screen. 
91459 mi

US $2636
AC Compressor shattered internally. Compressor, evaporator expansion valve, condensor & tube replaced 

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2014 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

83000 mi

US $1146
Air conditioner stuck on LOW setting. Dealer replaced Computer controls AC. 
89000 mi

US $1690
tie rods replaced 

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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 Wiper switch replaced because wiper would not turn off. Airbag light on. Computer indicated that seat belt was issue. Seat belt replaced but light won't go out. After new seatbelt, sensor Was reprogrammed Then dash light went out. $325 
59000 mi

US $2000
Rear brake job Cleaned fan and fan motor because of noise Repaired 1 tire Airbag light continues on - was discovered as being caused by accident body repair shop work done in 2016. Did not replace a cable as they should have done. 
63000 mi

US $100
Fuel sensor sticking result was no acceleration- under extended warranty- 
78900 mi

US $2400
AC repair 

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2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

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

64480 mi

C $1012
Gas filler tube would not accept fuel. on lift at shop pointed out need to replace tie rods. 

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2010 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

44000 mi

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

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 

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2010 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

47000 mi

US $1000
Air exchange 
66000 mi

US $1300
Cracked tie rod on front right 
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 
1800 mi

US $40000
Stereo amp died after one month 
103700 mi

US $1800
power take off for four wheel drive. 
40920 mi

C $125
Dead battery 
41820 mi

C $1425
Also emergency brake cable, it was sticking, pretty normal up here (near Toronto) when it does not get used much. 
71300 mi

C $1450
Fan assembly replaced - car was overheating 
108500 mi

C $450
Leaking power steering hose replaced 

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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. 
58280 mi

C $100
Blower motor replaced. 
63240 mi

C $265
Power steering high pressure hose ruptured. Dealer replaced hose and checked out power steering system under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Remaining $160 incurred on oil, filter, lubes and bulbs. 
81840 mi

C $1400
Ball Joint replaced and alignment 
81840 mi

C $600
Suspension linkage and drive boot 
90520 mi

C $1400
One rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 2 tie rods in front replaced 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi

US $100
Front passenger side door handle cover (chrome) came off. Replaced the door handle. 
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. 
100000 mi

US $3500
Transmission failed had to be replaced 
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. 
117800 mi

C $390
Brakes squeaky Rotors and and pads cleaned. 
164300 mi

C $3700
PTU leak, replaced PTU. Seized axle in the rear, repaired rear axle cover. 
112000 mi

US $5000
Broken on the inside 
130000 mi

US $3200
Transmission rebuild. It had started revving the engine and slipping out of gear 

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2007 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

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

105000 mi

US $1500
Evaporator has a hole in it, therefore no freon, therefore no a/c Leak was coming out the drain. The car smells like musty freon, which is unpleasant to say the least. 
127000 mi

US $1682
Replace Power Take Off Unit 
140474 mi

US $1200
Replace cooling fan motor Replaced cooling fan 
149000 mi

US $1000
Replaced driver side mirror glass 
86528 mi

US $1500
Car was jerking when in drive. Shop determined that the PTO was junk. Installed new PTO from Ford. 
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. 
62400 mi

C $2000
Seat heater module melted and cuased seat heaters to stop working. 

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Lincoln MKX Expensive Problems

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