Worst 2017 Lincoln Mkx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Hydraulic Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Lincoln Mkx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 18,143 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | — | — | 49,756 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 29,573 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Lincoln Mkx
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,088,964 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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2017 Lincoln Mkx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
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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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