2017 LINCOLN MKX

5 recalls, 68 complaints - 233 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026... Read more

499,129 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Consequence

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

488,594 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Defect Description

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 w... Read more

Consequence

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln custom... Read more

19,299 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive ... Read more

54,411 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

27,531 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

68 total complaints 3 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
ENGINE	8
SERVICE BRAKES	6
POWER TRAIN	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2
SEAT BELTS	2

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Chevrolet has a recall on some vehicles for a bad transmission valve body, but my vehicle isn’t a part of the recall and I’m having the exact same issues. Currently my only vehicle that I have to transport my 7 month old is a complete safety risk. My check engine light is on and the code its thr... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

My 2018 Honda CR-V has only 100,000 miles. A week ago, I noticed that my engine temperature gauge on my dashboard was spiking during low speed driving and I received several engine overheating alarms. There was no white smoke emitting from my exhaust. I checked the coolant reservoir and observed tha... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 80-85 MPH on I-95, the vehicle was sputtering, and the contact was concerned that the vehicle would stall. No warning light was illuminated. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The engine started to fail when I'm driving and on the highway it suddenly loses strength, the oil goes down and I don't know where it's going, the engine starts to make noises and burning smell, the ignition light turns on and minutes later goes out, a triangle signal also sometimes appears for 6 s... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Stepping on brakes - Car slows then accelerates a few seconds and lunges forward a couple of feet. Extreme safety issue. This occurred yesterday with my sister in the car and we almost rear ended the vehicle stopped in front of us. I have complained to the Cumberland Toyota dealership in the past... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2026

Open safety recall on brake controller, parts unavailable for nearly 2 months, vehicle actively used for towing a 7,800 lb travel trailer

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Acura MDX. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 85,000. The contact stated that on the day of the purchase; after refueling the vehicle and then attempting to pull ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

Incident date: Feb 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the vehicle started rolling backwards and independently stopped. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where an employee suggested disabling the parking brake. The vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The gasoline odor was also outside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally, while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display a cle... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

Less than a week from purchase , I was on the freeway doing 70 MPH and the sunroof exploded on us for absolutely no reason. I had just dropped off my [XXX] son , Had he been in the vehicle with his [XXX] brother and this happened I would be pursuing a lawsuit ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO T... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning lights we... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

Excessive Engine Oil Consumption. Audi Corp is attempting to rebuild the engine vs replacement leading to increased customer risk and downtime. My SQ8 has been in the shop for 250 days due to serval rebuild attempts with the dealer requesting a new engine and Audi denying forcing the rebuild even af... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle started vibrating and almost stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and a warning light for the throttle body was illuminated. The contact stated... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2025

As many have already complained, the headlight adjuster screw for the drivers side of the headlights of the vehicle always break or get stripped out even at low mileage, causing the headlight of the drivers side to point down onto the road and being unable to illuminate anything past the very front ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2025

Random sensor malfunction errors ABS and Front Collision warning lights Entire body sensor

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

I just had gotten my 2025 Dayton R/T EV and i was on the highway in my first drive…. Enjoying the hell out of my experience. I had driven abt 12 miles. Even got a powershot in when i had a free right away in the highway and man… 😔😞☹️ im so saddend to share that a car got over on my car... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 13, 2025

The B pillar trim pieces from the recall have not been fixed. They are, in fact, detached and do make noise while driving. I have called fords in the area multiple times and they do not know when they will have parts.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

While driving to work this morning, at approximately 04:25, on a mountain road both my low beams failed out of nowhere. I pullover in to a turn out as my high beams still worked. I go look and my passenger low beam comes back on. I make the decision to get back on the road and drive slower to try an... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2024

The rear brakes and rotors have prematurely worn out at only 28k miles, while the front brakes are like new. There is no way for me or any local repair shop to put it into brake service mode. The official Ford procedure does not work. NHTSA issued SSM 51217 acknowledging the issue, but the only solu... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200 GS Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the motorcycle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over to inspect the motorcycle but could not determine the cause of the... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2023

The vehicle is less than 5 years old and has less than 50k miles. While driving with cruise control engaged on the Thruway, my check engine light came on. Almost immediately after the red "BRAKE" warning showed on the dash. When that happened my car engaged the brakes while I was traveling at 75mph ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2023

Incident date: Jul 26, 2023

driving with no foot on gas and the jeep suddently lurched forward. unintended acceleration is what it was. the first time this happened was in October 2022 and i was in a basement parking garaged and ended up in the wall with the air bags deploying. it took 5 months for the jeep to be repaired. it... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 26, 2023

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to downshift into 2nd gear. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking while shifting gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2023

There are two concerns-first the phantom breaking using cruise control and the other is poor functionality of using the windshield wipers. I have experienced the phantom braking since shortly after ownership to as recent as 2 weeks ago. This has caused me to no longer use the cruise control. It i... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campai... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2021

The brake line in the middle of the car broke because it's rusty, and all brake fluid is out, vehicle not braking

Incident date: Jan 15, 2021

My engine cut off without warning at a very busy intersection. I was stuck in busy traffic. I could not get it restarted or out of park. (I am a resident of Altavista, Va. 24517 This incident occurred in South Boston, Va.,approx. 40-45 miles from where I live.) A South Boston Policeman stopped an... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact detected an abnormal cracking noise. The contact noticed that the moon roof had exploded and shattered without impact. There were no injuries sustained. The contact called the local dea... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2022

The seatbelt On the driver side doesn’t work it will not come out cannot clamp on it has been looked at by an independent service technician there were no warning lights came on The service center said the seatbelt and it parts has to be replaced

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

Vehicle Leased for 36 months December, 2016. 3 miles on it. At end of lease then purchased the vehicle with a Lincoln Premier Warranty. June 2021 the passenger side dashboard began to lift from its mounting and bubbling up and sort of waffeling across the top of the dashboard then migrating toward ... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2021

Incident date: Mar 30, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED GRAPEVINE LINCOLN (801 E. STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051, (817)... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2021

Incident date: Jul 17, 2020

NHTSA 20V414 RECALL DID 7/10/20 NOT REMEDIED.

Incident date: Mar 2, 2021

NHTSA 19V-809 BATTERY CABLE MAY CHAFE & CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORT

Incident date: Sep 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2020

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED'S THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE OR ACCELERATION. THE ONLY OPTION IS TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT POINT THE ENGINE IS AT A VERY SLOW AND ROUGH IDLE WITH THE ORANGE SERVICE WRENCH AND WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ACROSS THE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2020

Incident date: Sep 2, 2020

BELT JAMS WITHOUT LETTING ME PULL IT TO PUT IT ON.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAC HAIK JACKSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 5395 INTERSTATE 55 NO... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2020

RECALL NOTICE 19S41. RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ON 5/2/2020 THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP, FELIX SABATES LINCOLN, ON 5/5/2020 TO SCHEDULE RECALL. WAS TOLD AT THE TIME, THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PART FOR RECALL AND IT WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 2-3 WEEKS. ON 6/2/2020, I MADE ANOTHER CALL ASK... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V809000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED RIVERSIDE FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 2089 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31204, AND IT WAS CONF... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V809000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. OLIVER FORD LOCATED AT 1001 E JEFFERSON ST, PLYMOUTH, IN 46563, (574) 935-1001, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V809000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO PUGMIRE LINCOLN OF MARIETTA (1865 COBB PKWY SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060; (770) 952-2261) WHER... Read more

Showing 50 of 68 complaints.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 LINCOLN MKX

2017 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 LINCOLN MKX

233 manufacturer communications from 147 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	45
350000 EQUIPMENT	25
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	18
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	10
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	10
220000 SEATS	9
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	8
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	7

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbocharg

100000 POWER TRAIN

During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This article supersedes TSB 22-2181 to update the Service Procedure and Part List. Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app thr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service Action: o IDS level

160000 STRUCTURE

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should o

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate. This may be due to the rear gate trunk module (RGTM) s

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. Thi

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: Part numbers fo

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement Submitting Owner Letters

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected vehicles, brake fluid may leak from one or both front brake f

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with 8 inch or larger c

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass??A???A???A???A?/LincolnWay??A???A???A???A? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 cons

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit. The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and a complete shutdown of the 3G network took place in February

119811 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inc

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th

350000 EQUIPMENT

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2

350000 EQUIPMENT

220000 SEATS

Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned starting August 2021 and through March 2022. As the 3G cellular

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and will be fully decommissioned in February 2022. Vehicles on the r

120110 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2021 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit the parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. This may be due to the software

110600 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This article supersedes TSB 17-0065 to update the Service Procedure and vehicles affected. Some 2015-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 05-Jun-2019 may exhibit a rattle or flutter noise from the underbod

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th

031110 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotor

102640 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:DOGS/SYNCHROS

Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the SYNC Connect or FordPass Connect feature or Lincol

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled

220000 SEATS

Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty, 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2021 Ranger/Nautilus,

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX and 2019-2021 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a hood bounce or flutter condition at high speeds. This may be due to an incorrect adjustment of the rubber bump stops. To correct this condition, make sure the

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate. This may be due to the rear gate trunk module (RGTM) s

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-20

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Some 2017-2018 MKX and 2018 Edge vehicles may exhibit an inoperative liftgate after rear gate trunk module (RGTM) reprogramming or programmable module installation (PMI) process. This may be due to the software in the RGTM. To correct the c

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles may require replacement of the roof opening panel track or frame for various conditions. When replacing the roof opening panel, the replacement component may have less magn

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may experience a concern of the alarm activating when an unlocked door is opened, the driver door does not unlock/open when pressing the door activation switch, or the door activation switch not lighting up

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2015-2021 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ And 2017-2020 Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper pr

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2015-2018 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX vehicles equipped with active front steering (AFS) may require additional service when replacing the driver airbag using certain part numbers only and/or if replacing the restraints control module (RCM). In add

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

When installing a replacement short block in 2015-2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine, the engine must be converted to use a belt driven oil pump with the following parts: left exhaust camshaft JT4Z-6250-B, left inta

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

118410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

Some 2015-2020 F-150/Mustang, 2016-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 18-Jan-2020 may exhibit a mirror click and/or ratcheting noise when using memory functions or easy entry/exit function. This may

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare fo

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit the parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. This may be due to the software

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2015-2020 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ And 2017-2020 Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper pr

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-201

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2015-2020 F150/Edge/Fusion, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, and 2017-2020 Continental vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature wa

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles may

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehicle not being started for 14 consecutive days or battery vol

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing t

220000 SEATS

Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2020 Aviator/Corsair and 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats ma

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the latest version of V3.0 software. This issue occurs when the

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Some 2015-2019 F-150/Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/Continental, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019 Nautilus, and 2013-2019 MKZ vehicles equipped with Multi-Contour seats may exhibit intermittent multi-contour seat operat

220000 SEATS

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 1-Apr-2016 and through 1-Jan-2017 may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust, rough idle in neutral or park at nor

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2015-2019 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool may displ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, S

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Some 2016-2018 MKX and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. This may be due to the spacing between the exterior mirror base and the mirror cover. To correct the condition,

130000 VISIBILITY

100000 POWER TRAIN

On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SSM 47922 - Various Vehicles - 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost Engine - Oil Filter Service Tip When servicing the oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoostengine it is critical to inspect the oil filter housing center stem to verify

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

010000 STEERING

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2019 Continental, 2016-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a U3000:49 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) setting in the Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) with no other DTCs present.

Showing 100 of 233 bulletins.

LINCOLN MKX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LINCOLN MKX across all model years (2007, 2020).

54 Total Recalls

1,766 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

68 Reported Crashes

29 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

LINCOLN MKX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2020	2	0	View
2019	2	0	View
2018	5	39	View
2017 (current)	5	68
2016	7	219	View
2015	0	28	View
2014	1	50	View
2013	1	205	View
2012	1	108	View
2011	3	193	View
2010	7	125	View
2009	7	78	View
2008	7	303	View
2007	6	350	View

Other LINCOLN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
NAVIGATOR	549	1,731	View
AVIATOR	367	666	View
MKZ	351	1,974	View
CORSAIR	266	204	View
TOWN CAR	125	4,351	View
NAUTILUS	112	229	View
ZEPHYR	111	289	View
MKC	102	666	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2017 LINCOLN MKX

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2017 LINCOLN MKX

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 LINCOLN MKX

Most Affected Components

LINCOLN MKX - All Years Overview

LINCOLN MKX - Year by Year

Other LINCOLN Models