10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,963 miles

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2013 Lincoln MKX Owner Comments

problem #16

Feb 272023

MKX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle liftgate no longer properly latches and has opened suddenly. The interior audible warning sound continuously alerts and the interior lights sometimes fail to turn-off. The 'Liftgate Ajar' warning light remains on. This problem seems similar to the recall on 2011 Lincoln MKX.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #15

Aug 172022

MKX

  • miles
Lately when I put the car in park it still beeps and say place in park. I have to take it in and out of park to get it to know that it is in park. the other day I put it in park and got out of the car with it still running and then it started rolling up the driveway. it was in the park position but it was moving up the hill like it was in reverse

- Jonesborough, TN, USA

problem #14

Feb 022022

MKX

  • miles
Our Lincoln MKX had a failure of its power brake booster showing no warning indicator light on the dashboard. The brakes felt like they had air in the lines and excessive pumping was needed to build pressure on the brake pads which eventually needed to be pushed close to the floor in order to stop. We made an appointment at the Ford Dealership. But, since it was a long distance from our home, and not to put us in danger of getting into an accident, we made it to the closest brake repair business we could find that was close to our home. It was found that our Power Brake Booster & Brake Master Cylinder needed to be replaced. We are the 2nd Owners of this Vehicle & we learned that there was an a Customer Satisfaction Program 13N02 - Supplement #1 for certain 2010-2013 Model Year MKX (& Edge) Vehicles that had an Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Boosters. Our car VIN # falls in the timeframe of this. Moreover, when the Vehicle was purchased from the Ford/Lincoln Dealership, it had 33,341 miles on it & it now only has 51,920. The Customer Satisfaction Program repairs the issue with the power brake booster at no cost within 10 years & on cars up to 150,000 miles. We had to pay out of pocket for our repair & need assistance in getting reimbursement for this expense. This unsafe occurrence also lead to having to replace a Stop Lamp Switch on 02/4/22 which failed & we were charged again (in less than a month's time) for another switch. It was also found on that repair that the booster mount on the inside under the dashboard was not tight & it had a stripped fastener. Now it is being recommended that a removal of the brake booster & master cylinder be inspected for proper installation and that a cut-out of that stripped fastener be done. Access to this requires removal of the instrument panel & steering column to access the firewall to get to the fastener. Invoices related to all this are attached for review except for the last noted recommendations.

- St Pete Beach, FL, USA

problem #13

Sep 012021

MKX 6-cyl

  • 45,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the brake pedal needed to be pumped several times for the brakes to operate. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #12

Mar 072021

MKX

  • 97,500 miles
The driver's door is closed, but the 'open door' alert remains on, as well as the interior lights & exit lights. Multiple door closures, soft, slamming, park, restart. No resolution. Ramdomly turns off, but has stayed on overnight, & in parking lots, being unaware it stayed on. Also at these times, the auto unlock does not work, I have to use the keypad to open the driver's door

- Corpus Christi, Tx, TX, USA

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problem #11

Oct 122020

MKX

  • 94,000 miles
When you hit the gas pedal you lose all acceleration. You have to drift to a complete stop, turn the car off and then restart it. Have almost been hit multiple times and once on the highway traveling about 50 mph. Thankfully traffic was not heavy and I was able to get my car stopped and restarted before the possibility of someone running into us. There was no shoulder to pull off on because of construction. It was terrifying. It happens randomly and there is no warning as to when. A vehicle in this condition is not safe to drive and Lincoln seems to not know what the problem is so they send people home in their defective vehicles because as they say they can't get the problem to duplicate so they told me that there is nothing wrong with my car and sent me home now twice. Trust me there is something wrong with my car and many others and it is a huge safety hazard!!!

- Arden, NC, USA

problem #10

Aug 172020

MKX

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway at over 70 with my whole family in the vehicle the vehicle simply stopped responding and went into what I have now been informed is limp mode by the grace of god we survived this frightening experience on another instance after that another car hit me thankfully no damage, while doing some research I see there is a safety campaign 13no3 but for some reason this model was not included. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle and believe this vehicle and others like it have a serious safety issue that is going to cost someone there life.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #9

Aug 052019

MKX

  • 120,000 miles
Front passenger door ajar warning light. Dome light stays lit and unable to lock doors automatically.. I received a recall notice for the driver side but not passenger side. Also the recall has mileage limits. It started only periodically in 2019, but now is constant

- Maple Heights, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 222020

MKX

  • 107,000 miles
Door ajar warning comes on despite all doors being closed securely. This causes any number of issues including interior lights coming on which is not safe at night, entry alarm going off at any hour of the day or night, and excessive drain on battery. The problem occurs both while in motion and while stationary.

- Viera, FL, USA

problem #7

Sep 012019

MKX

  • 40,000 miles
I'm getting exhaust smell coming out of vents. Making me sick & giving me headaches.. took it to dealer did nothing, replaced cabin filte ? happens when driving but not always. Been going on for weeks. Now it's making bad noise under car when I start driving for about 5 minutes then stops..

- Lincolnwood, IL, USA

problem #6

May 262019

MKX

  • 10 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake booster issue

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #5

Mar 152019

MKX

  • 35,000 miles
When vehicle was in park on the side of a street, it slipped out of park and rolled down a hill into a tree damaging the front bumper and hood. There was $6500 in damage.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #4

Oct 202018

MKX

  • 29,300 miles
Recall # 14V393000 is with make, model & year, but not VIN #. starting a month ago, the car rolls when in park especially on uneven pavement. Should you lose power, as happens with this problem going 70 mph, it will result in deadly crash. Contacted Lincoln customer service representative desiree who refused to pay for inspection to see if halfshaft and linkshaft are the problem. Considering this could result in loss of life in deadly accident, you would think they would gladly pay for the inspection. I am suppose to pay $175 for this. Can you help? she wouldn't even tell me where my car was made. I found it was made at Ford of Canada, ltd. At Oakville plant in 2013.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 272018

MKX

  • 86,000 miles
I purchased this 2013 Lincoln Mkx in October of 2017. It was a used vehicle but appeared to be in excellent condition. In April, the sunroof flipped back and chipped the back glass of the panoramic roof. Considering this is a known problem regarding Ford and their sunroofs, my insurance refuses to cover it. I am a single mother of 3 and just wanted something nice for once. The damage costs more than the cars trade in value. I have had bad luck with Ford in the past. I should have known better.

- Pulaski, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 152018

MKX

  • 70,000 miles
Wife was driving to work on March 15, 2018, around 2 pm est, on a divided road around 35 mph. Clear sunny day with no traffic around her. She heard a very loud noise and pulled into the nearest parking lot to see what happened. She looked at the body of car and tires and did not see anything. She continued to work, around 3 miles, and looked again when she arrived. She then noticed the vista glass to the rear of the sunroof had imploded. From the inside it was all shattered but in tack. From the outside there were visible cracks. See inside and outside photo. When we called Lincoln to see if there were any recalls or any known issues, they said no and to call insurance since glass is not covered. When we researched on the web, we saw a number of postings for similar implosions on Lincoln models and Ford edge. Postings said to file a complaint for a recall.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #1

May 012017

MKX

  • 35,600 miles
Exhaust leak in cabin. I purchased the 2013 Mkx in April 2017, soon after I began noticing an exhaust smell in the car shortly after fast acceleration. I brought the vehicle into the Ford dealership where I purchased it in June and July, who sealed and resealed the bumper which had no improvement and then by direction from Lincoln corporate took the vehicle to two other dealerships who repeated the original repairs and have yet to fix the problem. Lincoln offered me an X plan discount to purchase a new Ford or Lincoln model but stated that at this point they do not have any additional repairs for this issue. The vehicle can not be driven for long distances without passengers and the driver experiencing headaches, burning eyes, nausea, and disorientation. The smell is noticeable during hard accelaration, however, symptoms develop within thirty minutes of driving with the a.C. on and off causing me to believe fumes are entering the cabin during all driving conditions but only notice the odor during hard acceleration. Is there anything that can be done to correct the issue as Lincoln as well as the several dealerships stated there is no fix but their engineers are looking into it. In the meantime I can't safely drive the car for any length of time and I can't afford a new Lincoln or Ford even with the offered discount.

- South Daytona, FL, USA

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