2007 Lincoln MKX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 16%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 48 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 16% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the car was parked in the garage overnight, I would come out to the strong smell of gas, when I took it to my mechanic, he told me the tank was coming apart at a seam at the top. After searching the internet for similar problems, I found many situation like mine. This is an extremely dangerous and expensive problem that one never expects.”
NHTSA complaint #10639228, filed 2014-09, 104,000 miles“I've been smelling gas and I thought it might have been from other cars on the road until today when my car started making a loud noise sounding like it was coming from the passenger front side.it stalled out on me around a month ago for no reason and when I went to park it today I kept smelling gas and noticed it's my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10554220, filed 2013-11, 131,632 miles“My gas tank is leaking, ford has been contacted and are unable to come up with a new gas tank. I am being told the earliest possible date to receive a tank (new or used) will be november 7, 2014 and that is no guarantee. The girl I spoke with at ford client services mentioned that I should not be driving the car. I believe this problem is widespread due to the lack of availability of this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10644220, filed 2014-10, 79,000 miles“I smelled the strong smell of gas while the vehicle was parked. Took it to a ford dealership and they found a leak in the fuel tank at the top of the tank. I was told the fuel tank would cost 1500.00 and then 500.00 for labor for a total of over 2000.00. I feel like this should not have happened to a vehicle 7 years old. I have had many vehicles over the years and have never had a fuel tank leak this bad before. This is a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10637865, filed 2014-09, 112,000 miles“After noticing same fuel leak under my car , I took them to ford dealership for inspection. Their technician found that fuel tank is heavily corroded around weld on the rear side of the fuel tank, and that fuel leaks at that place when the fuel tank is full. He told me that tank should be replaced. After that I talked with Lincoln representative and she told me that Lincoln doesn't cover fuel tank replacement after 5 year warranty or 50000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10555106, filed 2013-12, 64,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V682000Oct 29, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008…Covers: Lincoln MKX 2007–2008, Ford Edge 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10199497Jul 1, 2021Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger/Explorer, 2020-2021 Corsair, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light…
- 10076296Apr 28, 2016Certain 2007-2008 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles Not Covered Under Safety Recall 14S22 Fuel Tank Corrosion Inspection and Repair road salt use, moisture and salt may become…
- 10076517Sep 21, 2015Fuel Tank Corrosion Inspection and Repair REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM In some of the affected vehicles that are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with road salt use…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln MKX
154 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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