Worst 2011 Lincoln Mkx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Lincoln Mkx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 41 | — | 1 | 67,329 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | — | 1 | 73,805 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 2 | — | 69,450 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 77,776 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 107,045 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | 1 | 69,330 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 80,522 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 2 | — | 51,867 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Lincoln Mkx
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,830 vehicles.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MODULE SETTINGS THAT DISABLE THE LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
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2011 Lincoln Mkx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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