2013 Lincoln MKX
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.
- Complaints
- 164
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 164 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 298 |
| 2008 | 253 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 149 |
| 2012 | 84 |
| 2013 | 164 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 154 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
40% · 66 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that after her daughter started the vehicle, the parking brake failed and the vehicle began to roll.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20
We have had numerous failures in the braking system. This started with occasional spongy pedal issues that resulted in replacement of the brake booster. This started a two year long journey to repair brake issues.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-12
Electrical system
18% · 30 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Went for a walk with 4 year old son at the mountain, came back to a melted MKX. Fire department came. With in a span of an hour fifteen minutes, the vehicle cab had melted and cooled to touch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-25
Back up camera don't work half the time or it is upside down and don't allow proper visibility to back up safely. Have to rely on mirrors and windows to back up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11
Also filed under Lane departure
Power train
10% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, a burning odor was detected. The burning odor affected the contact's asthma. Additionally, there was fluid leaking onto the garage floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-10
Engine
9% · 15 reportsStructure
5% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013Complaint volume 164 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-08-04Power train14V393000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30,...
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 66 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V393000 · Power train
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- Is the 2013 Lincoln MKX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Lincoln MKX is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.