MYRModel Year Report

2008 Lincoln MKX

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Lincoln MKX
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
253
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

62% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 298 complaints 2008: 253 complaints 2008 253 2009: 66 complaints 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 149 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2013: 163 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 31 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints
2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2008 253 2009: 66 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 149 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2012 2013: 163 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 31 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2008 253 2009: 66 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 149 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2012 2013: 163 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 31 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020

2008: 253 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007298
2008253
200966
2010111
2011149
201284
2013163
201435
201519
2016154
201752
201831
20190
20200

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

62% · 157 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On June 25, 2016 I was the driver and was in a accident the airbag deployed and cut my left forearm open. Was treated at hospital and they glued it together.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-27

Power train

12% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

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The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-12

Service brakes

8% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was firm when depressed, and the vehicle was slow to respond. There was an abnormal hissing noise detected from the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-01

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel/propulsion system

6% · 16 reports
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Park my car after returning from work. A couple hours later my wife returned in her car and noticed the strong smell of gasoline in the garage. Upon further inspection, the weld seem on the gas tank has separated and leaking gas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-13

Engine

6% · 15 reports
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln mks. The contact stated that the wrench warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact stated the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-19

I parked the car at a shopping center garage in tysons corner va, turned the car off and removed the key. As I was walking away from the car, I heard this noise sounding like the fan still running.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-21

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2008Complaint volume 253 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2008-07-11Fuel system, gasoline08V301000 Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and Lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-437-7332.

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    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
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    2009-07-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-19 Front suspension lower ball joint
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    2015-10-06Fuel system, gasoline14V682000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,...

    Remedy: Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge.

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    2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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    2018-02-14Air bags17V024000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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    2021-03-17Air bags21E013000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.

    Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2021-03-17Air bags21V081000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

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    2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 157 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V301000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21E013000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Lincoln MKX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Lincoln MKX is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lincoln MKX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Lincoln MKX have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.