MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lincoln MKX

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Lincoln MKX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:31.574Z

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

Complaints per year, Lincoln MKX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2009: 65 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2013: 162 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 145 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 29 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2013: 162 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007298
2008253
200965
2010111
2011148
201284
2013162
201434
201519
2016145
201752
201829
20190
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 37%

37% of complaints: service brakes — 60 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20240220

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, 20240212

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20150125

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20211110

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 162
R 20140804 — power train

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.

Campaign 14V393000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V393000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

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 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.