KnownCarProblems2007 Lincoln Mkx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lincoln Mkx, most often about the air bags (52% of complaints, typically around 96,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Mkx model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2007 Lincoln Mkx problems
Air bags
154 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 ( air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted…
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer air bag recall for which the local dealer removed the passengerâs side front air bag. No warning light was illuminated. The contact most recently received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v158000 (air…
Fuel system
48 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the fuel tank was corroded and leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
I am original owner of 2007 Mkx. Received recall notice in dec.2014. Unable to get vehicle to dealership until 02/03/15. I have not had my vehicle since that date. Corrosion at fuel tank and leaking. Dlr informed me the vehicle cannot be driven. He had no idea when the part(s) would be available. It would be months. I…
Transmission
35 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My Lincoln Mkx was having unusual loss of power issues while driving for some time. In mid-september, I discovered a thick, black fluid leaking from the car. On inspection by a mechanic, the problem was with the transfer case and a complete replacement of the transfer case was required. On further research, I…
Driving at 40 MPH on a five lane state highway in metropolitan area. Sudden loss of power, lost throttle response, dash send odo data error message, with no odometer reading, wrench symbol. Car coasted to stop in left turn lane. Loud cluck when attempting to shift to/from park, reverse, neutral or drive. Unable to…
Engine
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkx. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the water pump fractured and spilled water into the engine. The contact…
When we purchased the vehicle from valley cadillac in roanoke va in 2014. We smelled something burning a few days later. We took it back to the dealer who kept it for over a week. They told me that they would have to send it to the ford dealer because they couldn't repair it.I was never was told what the issue was…
Brakes
17 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles.
The brakes shutter when making stops and the pedal becomes hard then goes all the way down. This has happened many times whether at slow speeds in the city and highway speed, which almost LED to an accident because the vehicle almost did not stop. Also the ABS light comes on when driving on highway. I've had many…
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal was applied but was hard to depress and slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake booster and brake light…
Electrical
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Multiple low beam headlamp harness plugs have melted. Other running light plugs have also shown heat damage and caused the light to fail to work. Bulbs are not failing but the receptacle/plug where they connect to the vehicle shows heat damage and melting until the light looses connection. I have replaced both low…
Vehicle misfire and stall while driving caused by damaged power control module (pcu) and faulty/damaged ignition coil. Service bullitn issued: tsb 14-0059 mil on with dtcs - p0351, p0352, p0353, p0354, p0355, and/or p0356 - built on or before 3/1/2008 publication date: march 20, 2014
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles.
I was driving on 295 heading to foster ri. I was driving on the highway going about 55 MPH when my SUV started to buck then the check engine light started blinking and my SUV wouldn't even do 40 MPH so I got off the highway and pulled into a parking lot on hartford ave johnston waited for a tow truck while waiting my…
The brakes shutter when making stops and the pedal becomes hard then goes all the way down. This has happened many times whether at slow speeds in the city and highway speed, which almost LED to an accident because the vehicle almost did not stop. Also the ABS light comes on when driving on highway. I've had many…
Body and structure
10 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Wheels on car are so corroded air will not hold in them lost of air pressure results in tire wear lost control of vehicle unsure braking redoing balance on tires and host of other problems such as wear on shocks and struts vibrating of car causing structure parts to come loose and are fall out of line(hood…
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkx. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle and the engine stalled. The contact was not sure exactly from where the noise originated. The failure occurred without warning. The contact noticed fuel pouring out onto the road along with all the other…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Lincoln Mkx recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and november 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s12.
Full defect summary
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. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s05.
Full defect summary
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. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing march 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s01.
Full defect summary
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, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain 2009 ford ranger, edge, fusion and mustang, lincoln mkx, mkz and zephyr and mercury milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, ford is recalli
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s01.
Full defect summary
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 mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana,
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s22.
Full defect summary
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, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front suspension lower ball joint
Summary
On july 13, 2009, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe09-031 to investigate allegations of front lower ball joint separation in model year (my) 2007 and 2008 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles.the investigation was based on three owner complaints alleging that the front lower ball joint separated and caused the front suspension to collapse while driving.odi also identified information related to the alleged defect in early warning data submitted by ford.preliminary analysis indicated that the failures were related to the pinch bolt used to secure the front lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.one complaint alleged that a crash occurred which re
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Lincoln Mkx
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Mkx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (154 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles); fuel system (48 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); transmission (35 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln Mkx have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 10, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkx?
- It is the most complained-about Mkx model year since 2000, with 298 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.