KnownCarProblems2013 Lincoln Mkx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lincoln Mkx, most often about the brakes (41% of complaints, typically around 91,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Mkx model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Lincoln Mkx problems
Brakes
66 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake booster and the ABS module failed. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving up his driveway. The contact…
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated when the vehicle was started the "service brakes" warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several other unknown warning lights were illuminated when the vehicle was started several days later. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed who…
Electrical
30 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
This has been occurring since 2014. I have taken it to the dealership when I lived in ohio about this issue. The door ajar warning on the dashboard as well as the dome light while I'm driving stays on stating that the door is ajar which keeps the doors from locking and the dome light stays on which is a safety issue.…
Vehicle is stationary. The door ajar warning light, at times, remains on when the door is closed which affects several electrical components such as, automatic door locks, alarm system, courtesy lights and other electrical components. The door has to be slammed shut several times to make the warning light go off and…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Wife was driving to work on march 15, 2018, around 2 pm est, on a divided road around 35 MPH. Clear sunny day with no traffic around her. She heard a very loud noise and pulled into the nearest parking lot to see what happened. She looked at the body of car and tires and did not see anything. She continued to work…
I purchased this 2013 Lincoln Mkx in october of 2017. It was a used vehicle but appeared to be in excellent condition. In april, the sunroof flipped back and chipped the back glass of the panoramic roof. Considering this is a known problem regarding ford and their sunroofs, my insurance refuses to cover it. I am a…
Engine
17 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
At night, while at speed (60 MPH) in center lane of a crowded highway during evening commute, the engine stopped, resulting in loss of propulsion, power steering, and power brakes. Fortunately was able to coast to a stop on the right shoulder without collision. Was able to restart engine normally and proceed home…
Follow-up to NHTSA id number: 11047965 after filing NHTSA complaint 11047965, took car to dealer for investigation. Computer had recorded a code for the fuel pressure sensor which was then replaced. After the repair, drove about 2 weeks and 400 miles (including several hours at highway speeds) without further…
Transmission
16 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles.
When you put the gear shift in park and turn the SUV off, the warning light will come on the dashboard stating that the vehicle is not in park. You have to either restart the SUV and take it out of park a few times or do not restart and hit the button on the shifter a few times to get the light to turn off. This is a…
In regards to my 2013 Lincoln Mkx, the automatic transmission frequently does not engage in park --- about half the time. When stationary, the automatic transmission gear shift lever is pushed into the "p" position, but the vehicle warns via a dinging and dash warning that it is not in park. Stationary locations…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Primary and secondary hood latches come undone leaving hood completely unlatched. First time, car was being backed out on a concrete driveway after sitting for several days. The second time, another driver noticed it as I was leaving a parking lot. He exited his car at a stop sign to tell me about it and to close the…
I purchased this 2013 Lincoln Mkx in october of 2017. It was a used vehicle but appeared to be in excellent condition. In april, the sunroof flipped back and chipped the back glass of the panoramic roof. Considering this is a known problem regarding ford and their sunroofs, my insurance refuses to cover it. I am a…
Speed control
7 complaints · 4%This has been a continuous issue when using the cruise control at any speed. When the cruise control is on, and the vehicle is traveling on a downhill slope, there is a noise coming from under the hood while it is trying to maintain the speed. The sound is something like a humming/grinding/ticking noise. I have had…
On tuesday 10/3/2017 around 5:35 pm we were driving the 2013 Mkx on callaghan road under construction and stopped behind another car waiting for the one lane traffic to move forward when the Mkx unexpectedly revved up and lunged towards the rear of the car in front of US. We immediately recognized this as sua sudden…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
Lincoln Mkx 2013 stalls, the wrench displays, and slows down. Than you have stop and restart car. So far this has happened over 5 times in one year, more in the recent weeks. Very dangerous in traffic. After research on internet looks like throttle body but Lincoln says my car is not on the recall list
I'm getting exhaust smell coming out of vents. Making me sick & giving me headaches.. Took it to dealer did nothing, replaced cabin filte ? Happens when driving but not always. Been going on for weeks. Now it's making bad noise under car when I start driving for about 5 minutes then stops..
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Lincoln Mkx recalls
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s10.
Full defect summary
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, 2013; and 2013-2014 ford flex and lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured september 12, 2011, to november 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
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.
Questions about the 2013 Lincoln Mkx
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln Mkx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (66 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); electrical (30 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); other or unspecified (21 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln Mkx have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2014 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkx?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Mkx model year since 2000, with 163 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.