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2007 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
6%of 298 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 6% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 only that it cost upwards of $800. Here we are and I was stranded on i81 because the truck lost power and started vibrating . It was towed to a repair shop and I am mortified at the findings. The coil packs were bad. …”

NHTSA complaint #11052520, filed 2017-12, 91,000 miles

“I was driving out of the parking lot suddenly anxious about the gas pedal because however hard I pressed it, the car wouldn't move ahead. I managed to get onto the main road with the emergency wrench coming up along with the driver airbag and zero mileage for the car indicating. However, this was lucky because it didn't happen on highway, I was extremely stressed out standing in the lane to turn to highway. I changed my mind, turned around, and returned to the parking lot at a crawl. …”

NHTSA complaint #10550569, filed 2013-11, 40,000 miles

“Water pump failure: Lincoln MKX 2007 driving down the road at approximately 55 MPH, car was running great as usual when suddenly I lost all power except lights. At that speed, thankfully I had enough time to get over two lanes of traffic with no power and coast off the road. I had to car towed to a local mechanic where master certified technicians are working to replace my engine. The car had just been serviced for oil change, air filter, routine maintenance two weeks prior to this engine failure. Mechanic found that the water pump failed leading to oil and coolant in the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10939494, filed 2017-01, 122,112 miles

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11144995, filed 2018-11, 120,000 miles

“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”

NHTSA complaint #10811949, filed 2015-12, 72,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018310%
2017713%
20163221%
2015632%
2014720%
2013159%
2012810%
20112416%
201044%
200923%
2008156%
2007176%

Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

Air bags
154 complaints
Fuel system
48 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Lincoln MKX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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