2011 Lincoln MKX

◆ Worse than typical

2011 Lincoln MKX
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:31:40.721Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 PER YEAR

2011: 149 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	298
2008	253
2009	66
2010	111
2011	149
2012	84
2013	163
2014	35
2015	19
2016	153
2017	52
2018	30
2019	0
2020	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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2011 LINCOLN MKX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE RECALL LINCOLN ISSUED A RECALL (10V659000) NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V128000 WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171218

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNALS, THE RADIO VOLUME WOULD INDEPENDENTLY INCREASE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110321

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

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I went to put Brakes on and didn't have any Brakes which created an accident. (9/27/25)

NHTSA ODI report, 20250928

Itâs been a 4 year battle. I received a bait and switch clone vehicle A Frankenstein!! The vehicle and vin are clones. The vehicle was delivered in the dark after hours during a time I was sick. Im also disabled.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260815

Also filed under ENGINE and SEAT BELTS

We had to replace the brake booster. Doing research online I saw that other Lincoln models in the same manufacturing year. A lot had recalls for the brake booster.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230906

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101101 — latches/locks/linkages

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 MOD

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 10V516000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 149

R 20110111 — structure

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 MO

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 10V659000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110307 — electrical system

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 INSPE

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER A

Campaign 11V128000 — check if this car was fixed