NHTSA attached 2 advisories to recalls on this vehicle. Advisories apply to specific production runs — check your VIN with the manufacturer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls before driving it.
When it fails
09000090,000 milesMedian miles at failure
142 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.
Most common 2007 Lincoln MKX problems
153 of the 298 complaints (51%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
152
5
1
7
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system
28
0
2
0
Power Train · transmission
21
1
1
0
Service Brakes · brakes
14
3
0
1
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system
13
1
1
1
Engine
12
0
2
0
Electrical System
9
0
0
1
Unknown or Other
7
0
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration
4
1
0
0
Tires
4
0
0
0
2007 Lincoln MKX airbags problems
51% of all complaints
153 of the 298 complaints are about the airbags.
Share of the 153 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.
“My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 3, 2024
“The contact owned a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, he dosed off and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to his home after the accident. The contact sought medical treatment for an injury to his pelvis due to the accident.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 21, 2022 at 240,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2007 MKX peaked in 2017, with 82 filed that year. Owners had filed 3 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 16V384000 in May 2016; 150 more have come in since. In 2024 owners filed 2 so far.
6 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module21V158000
Filed Mar 10, 20212,602,668 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. 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.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V081000
Filed Feb 16, 20211,067 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. 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.
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.
Remedy. 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21E013000
Filed Feb 16, 2021249 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
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.
Remedy. Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V024000Do not drive
Filed Jan 10, 2017654,695 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. 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 recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V384000Do not drive
Filed May 31, 20161,892,343 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. 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, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly14V682000
Filed Oct 29, 2014186,024 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. 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.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. 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.
All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2007 MKX.
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTPreliminary evaluation PE09031Closed
Opened Jul 13, 2009Closed Nov 19, 2009suspension
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 …
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 …
Technical service bulletins
127 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 MKX. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
transmission 21electrical system 21equipment 18engine 17backup camera 7airbags 5brakes 5body and frame 4
25N17Service campaignMar 25, 2026backup camera
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 …
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version tested
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Frontal
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Rollover
Rollover risk
2007 Lincoln MKX 4-DR. w/SAB
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14.0%
New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 11, 2024IN
My 2007 Lincoln MKX had an SUA and within 10 feet totaled the front end when it was thrust into a cement building. This happened On [XXX] and the vehicle is available for inspection here in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. In 2010 Lincoln implemented an override device to the brake system knowing of the problem and there was no recall for vehicles prior to 2010. My safety was put at risk and that of others. If someone had been exiting the store or walking down the sidewalk they could have been killed. I am suffering with physical and mental problems as a result of this. Police report also states this was definitely a vehicle malfunction. There were no warning signs prior to the incident. Claim has been filed with the Office of General Council at Lincoln, but remains unresolved to date. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Sep 3, 2024IN
My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store. Continuing to depress the brakes made no difference in stopping the jarring unintended forward motion. The speed moving forward was so high that in the 10-12 feet from the curb to the store entrance the impact demolished the entire front of the vehicle even bending the front axels. The airbags did not deploy at all. The witness interviewed, reported loud screeching tires as her back was to the scene during the collision. Local PD, EMS and Fire all responded, with a full police report filed. It was extremely fortunate no person was either on the sidewalk or in the entrance to the storefront. My injuries included severe bruising to the right side of my neck, as well as a hematoma on my right tibia and an oblique fracture to bones in my right foot. There were no passengers in the car with me. The accident, and extreme concern over the malfunction of the vehicle allowing it to take control away from myself as the driver, has been reported to Ford Lincoln and a claim number established. My insurance company took possession of the vehicle from the tow lot after three days after determining it was a total loss. To reiterate, there was no warning at all before th
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Sep 21, 2022240,000 milesMO
The contact owned a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, he dosed off and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to his home after the accident. The contact sought medical treatment for an injury to his pelvis due to the accident. The vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000(Air Bags) but was never serviced. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Sep 16, 2022195,000 milesCA
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer was waiting for approval from the manufacturer to perform other unknown repairs due to corrosion near the fuel tank. The vehicle remained unrepaired at the dealer for 28-days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.
Air Bags
Filed May 29, 2022SC
I purchased the vehicle a few months ago from a small used dealership in Anderson, SC. The seller/owner raved about the condition of the car and all seemed well until after the purchase when I discovered there was an Open Recall for the driver's airbag. However, when I contacted the local Ford dealership and the NHTSA website I found there is "No Remedy" available from Ford. According to various websites, I find that the risk factor is listed as RED due to the extreme temp variation and perpetual humidity in South Carolina, but some state is getting these replacement bags, though not here. We do not have a garage or carport so the car is outside and subject to all the variations constantly. I can find no means of notifying Ford that I am the new owner of this VIN so will never receive the mandated mail notification. I am elderly and do not believe I should have to wait until there is an explosion in order to get some action. Takata cannot be the only manufacturer of airbags. My vehicle needs to be made safe NOW and not THEN. Somehow I would bet that a bag is available if I were able to afford it on my own.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 12, 2022230,000 milesOH
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side airbag warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 5, 2022MI
Manufacturer has not supplied the front air bag replacement part.
Power Train
Filed Dec 28, 2021NY
While driving between 35 to 60 the car is very noisy in Gear. checked all fluids and under carriage and it’s leaking oil from the ptu
Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 28, 2021NY
Dual climate control only heating on passenger side driver’s side is not heating it has 115000 it’s a 2007 mkx it is also leaking fluid from the ptu the car is only 10 months old this is ridiculous ford should be issuing recalls for these as there are many people that have the same complaints for the faulty parts someone is going to get hurt if ford doesnt recall these parts
Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 6, 2021FL
Transmission shudders at various shift points but mostly during slight increase in acceleration between 40 to 55 MPH.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 14, 2021CT
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Air BagsCrash4 injured
Filed Jul 22, 2021205,000 milesCT
The contact owns a 2007 LINCOLN MKX. The contacts husband stated while driving approximately 35mph when the driver side airbag inflated without warning which resulted in the contact's husband to lose control and crash the vehicle into a vehicle in front. 4 persons were injured (the contacts husband and 3 other individuals that were in the other vehicle) the occupants in the other vehicle went and sought medical treatment (contact does not know the type of injuries) while the contact's husband did not seek medical treatment for bruising. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jul 20, 2021260,000 milesMD
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
Air Bags
Filed May 18, 202195,000 milesFL
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 PASSENGER’S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MOST RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE AIR BAG, AND THAT THE PART FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power Train
Filed May 13, 2021171,000 milesPA
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TO THE STORE IN TOWN AT 25 MPH, AND A LIGHT CLANGING STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. UPON HEADING BACK TOWARD MY HOUSE THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A LOUDER CLANGING AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I THOUGH MY CAR WAS SEIZING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT DID NOT WANT TO MOVE FORWARD!! IT LOOSENED UP TO MAKE IT THE 2 BLOCKS HOME.WHEN BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY I WAS TOLD ONE OF MY TIRES WAS NOT MOVING AND THE OTHER ONE JUMPED. UPON HAVING THE CAR CHECKED OUT I AM TD THAT OT OS THE PTU CAUSING THE ISSUE. IT IS JUST LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THIS STARTED. HEAVEN FORBID IF MY CAR WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP LIKE THAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY AT 65 MPH! THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THIS ISSUE. LETS NOT WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE GETS REAR ENDED INTO OBLIVION BECAUSE OF THE FORD COMPANY FAILING TO BUILD.THESE VEHICLES SAFELY!
Power Train
Filed Apr 12, 2021135,000 milesTN
MY 2007 MKX ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES SINCE PURCHASE WE'VE HAD TO CHANGE FRONT AXLES, CALIPERS, 2 SETS OF LIFETIME BRAKES BUT MOST CONCERNING IS THE PTU HAS TO BE CHANGED. AS I WAS LOOKING INTO PTU INFORMATION I HAVE CAME ACROSS DETAILED INFORMATION THAT THE PTU IS A KNOWN ISSUE THROUGH THE MANUFACTURER SO I'M NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY THERE'S NO RECALL ON THIS ONGOING ISSUE. I WAS DRIVING AND STARTED HEARING A LOUD METAL THUMPING AND FELT LIKE WHEELS WERE TRYING TO LOCK UP AND WHEN BACKING INTO DRIVEWAY IT STARTED JUMPING.
Power Train
Filed Mar 1, 2021118,000 milesOH
ONLY 118,000 MILES ALL MY 2007 LINCOLN MKX AND THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT OH, I BOUGHT A LINCOLN BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE A GOOD VEHICLE TO BUY JUST BECAUSE THE NAME I GUESS BUT I GUESS I WAS WRONG BECAUSE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE A TRANSMISSION OUT AT 118000 MILES.
Service BrakesCrash
Filed Dec 7, 2020119,000 milesIN
NO PRESSURE AT ALL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE POWER KNOWN AS VAPOUR LOCK; IN WITCH CALL MY VEHICLE TO CRASH
Service Brakes
Filed Oct 14, 2020113,832 milesIL
TL* 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 SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED KEY SCALES FORD (1719 CITRUS BLVD, LEESBURG, FL 34748, (352) 787-3511) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,832.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Jun 29, 2020130,000 milesSC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 19V001000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A FAMILY MEMBER'S RESIDENCE TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLASSIC FORD LINCOLN OF COLUMBIA (177 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210, (888) 416-4559) BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical System
Filed Jun 25, 2020SC
I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON GREYSTONE IN COLUMBIA SC TO GET MY RECALL DONE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART I NEEDED FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT IN STOCK AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER IT. AFTER TWO WEEKS PASTED I CALLED TO SEE IF THE PART CAME IN AND I WAS TOLD, IT WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE TO COME IN AND THAT THEY WOULD CALL ME ONCE IT ARRIVED. I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL. *TR
Air BagsCrash
Filed Apr 14, 2020170,000 milesMI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLED ON SOME BLACK ICE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE HOOD, BUMPER, FENDER, MIRROR AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED YET. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Structure › Body
Filed Apr 7, 2020140,000 milesTN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO BEAMAN FORD INC (1717 TENNESSEE 46, DICKSON, TN 37055), WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Service Brakes
Filed Dec 26, 2019140,000 milesTX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Service Brakes
Filed Dec 21, 2019115,000 milesNJ
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 PARTS REPLACED SUCH AS SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, STABILIZER ARMS IN FRONT, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS ETC. BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE THIS ISSUE.
Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 20, 2019115,000 milesRI
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 CAR STALLED AND WOULDN'T START BACK UP. IF I DIDN'T GET OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN I DID I WOULD OF BEEN INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH BECAUSE I COULDN'T EVEN DO THE SPEED LIMIT. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO TASCA THEY SAID THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SAID IT WAS THE PCM, MIGHT HAVE BURNT OUT THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHAT IF I WASN'T WHERE I COULD GET OFF THE HIGHWAY IT COULD OF CAUSED A BAD ACCIDENT OR EVEN DEATH. SO I'M ASKING CAN THIS PLEASE BE A RECALL SO NOBODY JEOPARDIZE THEIR LIFE.
Power Train
Filed Oct 29, 2019150,000 milesNY
I RECENTLY SUBMITTED A LETTER TO FORD/LINCOLN COMPANY AS WELL AS THE NHTSA DATED 9/11/19. I REACHED OUT TO LINCOLN/FORD COMPANY LAST WEEK IN REGARDS TO STATED LETTER AND THE ERROR CODES OF P0356 AND P1299, WHICH HAS TO WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY (2) DIFFERENT CARE REPAIR SHOPS THAT THESE ARE COMMON ERROR IN FORD EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX. THESE CODES ARE RELATED TO THE PCU MODULE AND THE IGNITION COILS NOT BE READ BY THE PCU MODULE. I TOOK THE LIBERTY OF RESEARCHING AND I JUST WENT BACK TO 2013 AND FOUND THAT OVER 100 OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I REPAIRED MINE TWICE ALREADY AND ITS STILL AN ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE PCU MODULE , WHICH IS PRICED AT OVER $800 ALONE. I WAS CONVERSING WITH LISA RELAFORD, WHO IS THE CONCIERGE SERVICE MANAGER AT LINCOLN CLIENT RELATIONSHIP CENTER, WHO BASICALLY STATED THAT IF THE CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT THEY CAN NOT ASSIST WITH ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,. WHICH IS CLEARLY A LIE. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG AND A FUEL PUMP VIA LINCOLN, AT THAT TIME MY TRUCK WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THEY WERE REPLACED. SO, THAT IS CLEARLY A CONTRADICTION. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A FAULTY PART THAT OVER HUNDRED OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD AND I AM INQUIRING AS TO WHY IT WAS NEVER RECALLED OR THE PART REPLACED. I HAVE CHANGED MY IGNITION COILS TWICE , WHICH COST ABOUT $80 EACH ($160) AND THE IDIRIUM SPARK PLUGS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR MY TRUCK WHICH COST ABOUT $20 EACH ($40). I WOULD THIBNK THAT SOMEONE, WHILE DRIVING WHOSE TRUCK LOSES POWER ON THE HIGHWAY, USUSALL
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Filed Aug 1, 2019258,000 milesVA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 258,000.
Service Brakes
Filed May 23, 2019122,000 milesIL
THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE LEAVING THE VEHICLE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP
Power Train
Filed Apr 7, 201973,000 milesPA
THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND IS MISSING GEARS AND SMELL FUNKY
Electrical System
Filed Mar 3, 2019150,000 milesNY
I AM INQUIRING ABOUT WHY THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY ISSUES WITH THE LINCOLN MKX FROM YEAR 2007-2009 IGNITION COILS CONNECTING TO THE PCM OR COMPUTER AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN AN RECALLED ISSUED. I CALLED AN THIS TWO MONTHS AGO AND MADE A COMPLAINT AT THE [XXX] NUMBER. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED. I HAD NO ISSUES WITH MY TRUCK THEN ABOUT LAST MARCH I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY DRIVING AND JUST LOSE POWER. I WENT TO AUTOZONE AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD A MISFIRED. I HAVE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT AUTO REPAIR SHOPS TTO HAVE THIS ISSUE ADDRESSED AND CHANGE OUT THE COILS AND BOTH HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THE COMPUTER IS NOT READING THE COIL, WHICH IS STANDARD IN MY TYPE OF TRUCK. I AM MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK TO HAVE MY AIR BAG REPLACED FOR ANOTHER RECALL THIS IS THE SECOND ONE SINCE I HAVE THIS CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS MATTER ADDRESSED AND I ALSO WOULD LIKE A RETURN CALL OR EMAIL BACK IN RETURN TO THIS COMPLAINT. *JS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Air Bags
Filed Feb 7, 2019LA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. BOHN FORD (3737 LAPALCO BLVD, HARVEY, LA 70058) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 30, 2019114,000 milesWA
TAKATA RECALL - FOR THREE WEEKS NOW, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR ON MY LINCOLN MKX'S PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AFTER GETTING THE NOTIFICATION FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY + MY SAFETY RECALL NUMBER. ALL FOUR OF THE LINCOLN FORD DEALERSHIPS NEAR ME IN WASHINGTON ARE EITHER (1) NOT CALLING ME BACK, OR (2) HAVE A WAIT LIST OF CUSTOMERS THAT IS 450 OWNERS DEEP (EVERGREEN LINCOLN FORD)!!! THAT IS A TWO YEAR WAITLIST. THIS RECALL SOUNDS SERIOUS, BUT IT SEEMS THE DEALERSHIPS AROUND ME HAVE ZERO INCENTIVE OR DESIRE TO FIX A POTENTIALLY DEADLY DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG. MAYBE BECAUSE IT IS FREE? I'M UNSURE BUT I WANTED TO FORMALLY LOG THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE ALL OF THE VIDEOS, LETTERS, MESSAGES FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY STATE THIS DEFECT IS VERY DANGEROUS, BUT THE DEALERSHIPS DONT CARE. IT'S TERRIFYING THAT MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY CHILDREN, OR FRIENDS COULD DIE BECAUSE OF SHRAPNEL THROWN OUT BY THIS DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SHOULD THERE BE AN ACCIDENT.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 9, 2019MS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LANDERS FORD SOUTH (95 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671, (662) 349-4300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TR *JS
Air Bags
Filed Dec 27, 2018FL
ODI #11163521 HAS BEEN REPAIRED. I NO LONGER HAVE A COMPLAINT.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 26, 2018FL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (VELDE FORD, 488 US-1, VERO BEACH, FL 32962, 772-569-3400) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG WAS REPLACED *JB
Air Bags
Filed Nov 26, 2018FL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BRANDON FORD (9090 EAST ADAMO DRIVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619, (813) 246-3673) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2018. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 26, 2018OK
LOOKED UP ON NHTSA SITE, FILING FOLLOW UP FORM
Air Bags
Filed Nov 20, 2018GA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY (4355 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (770) 674-6075) AND ALLAN VIGIL FORD (6790 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260, (678) 364-3673) WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALERS DID NOT PROVIDE AN OPTION OF A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 14, 2018GA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN 2017. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 11, 2018121,000 milesAL
TAKATA RECALL NOTICE 16S26 / NHTSA RECALL 16V-384 .RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY JULY, 2016 THAT PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY RUPTURE IN EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.DECEMBER 2017, LINCOLN SENT NOTIFICATION THAT REMEDY PARTS HAVE BEEN DELAYED, EXPECTING SOME REMEDY PARTS IN SPRING OF 2018. AS OF NOVEMBER 11 2018.STILL NO REPAIR 2 1/2 YEARS AFTER.PROBLEM IDENTIFIED. LOCAL DEALERS ARE NO HELP.ARE THERE ANY PROJECTED REPAIR DATES AVAILABLE FOR THESE VEHICLES
Air Bags
Filed Nov 9, 2018DC
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. EAST WEST LINCOLN (7591 ANNAPOLIS RD, NEW CARROLLTON, MD 20784, (301) 459-1750) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 6, 2018CA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FORD OF ORANGE (1350 W KATELLA AVE, ORANGE, CA 92867, 888-721-6635) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 5, 2018NY
THE TAKATA RECALL IS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING AND UNFORTUNATELY LINCOLN OFFERS NO SOLUTION TO THE CUSTOMER AND THAT IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY THE COMPANY . I HAVE RECEIVED LETTER AFTER LETTER WARNING ME THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DIRECTIONS TO TAKE THE TO A LINCOLN DEALER. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER OVER 3 TIMES AND EVERYTIME ITS A DIFFERENT EXCUSE AS TO WHY NOTHING CAN BE DONE. I SMELL GAS FUMES ALL THE TIME AND HAVE SEEN VISIBLE RUST ON THE FUEL TANK. I RECEIVED LETTERS SAYING I WOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE A TEMPORARY RENTAL AND AS USUAL EVERY RENTAL IS ALREADY OUT WITHIN 100 MILES OF ME. I CALLED LINCOLN AND ASKED IF THERE ARE ANY NEAR NEW YORK A METROPOLITAN AREA AND NONE WHAT SO EVER CAN BE FOUND. SO IN ENDING I HAVE A ROLLING DEATH TRAP THAT CAN POTENTIALLY IGNITE IN FLAMES OR SERIOUSLY INJURE IF NOT KILL ANYONE WHO SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP HOWEVER POSSIBLE AS THIS IS A COMPLETE LACK OF ATTENTION FROM THE COMPANY.
Engine
Filed Nov 3, 2018160,000 milesGA
TAKARA RECALL - TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE CAUSING TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHICH RESULT IN REPLACEMENT. FOUND SEVERAL REPORTS ONLINE. CAR SHUTTERS HORRIBLY AT 40 MPH UNTIL 50 MPH.
Engine
Filed Nov 2, 2018120,000 milesCA
WATER PUMP FAILURE, NOW PULLING LIQUIDS INTO ENGINE. DROVE APPROX 2 MILES ON CITY STREET WHEN NOTICED GAUGE FOR ENGINE TEMP WAS IN THE RED. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. DIAGNOSED WITH WATER PUMP FAILURE AFTER TOW TO MECHANIC. 120,000 MILES ON VEHICLE
Air Bags
Filed Nov 2, 2018DE
TAKATA RECALL
Air Bags
Filed Nov 2, 2018FL
"TAKATA RECALL"I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY LINCOLN IN DECEMBER 2017.AND MY VEHICLE HAVE NOT YET HAD MY TAKATA AIRBAGS REPAIRED. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LINCOLN IN PINES BLVD MANY TIMES AND THEY DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WAS IN THERE WITH THE RECALL NOTICE IN SPRING OF 2018 AND NOTHING HAPPENED.THAT WAS THE DATE PROVIDED ON THE NOTICE. WE ARE IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND THEY ARE PASSING ALMOST TWO YEARS. THE LINCOLN ARE EXPENSIVE CARS AND THE MAINTENANCE ALSO COST TOO MUCH. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY CAN NOT ASSIST PEOPLE IN THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION.IF TAKATA AIRBAGS DEPLOY, THEY SPRAY METAL DEBRIS TOWARD VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26/NHTSA RECALL 16V-384. I AM FEELING SO BAD WITH THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF THE CAR.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 1, 2018TX
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAG) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPEAK WITH A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY IF PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR REMEDY. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 1, 2018MN
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *DT*JB
Complaints 1-50 of 298, newest first, reproduced as filed.
Going by the federal record, it is one of the MKX years to avoid: owners filed 298 complaints, 2.7 times as many as a typical MKX year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (51%).
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
The airbags: 153 of the 298 complaints (51%) are about it. The typical report comes at 95,800 miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln MKX have?
6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Mar 10, 2021. 2 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 21V158000, covered 2,602,668 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2007 Lincoln MKX problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 90,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 95,800 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
Yes, 2 times. The latest, PE09031 ("FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT"), was opened Jul 13, 2009 and closed Nov 19, 2009.
Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
The manufacturer filed 127 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the transmission (21), the electrical system (21) and the engine (17). They include a service campaign, 25N17, filed Mar 25, 2026. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Mar 10, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.