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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Lincoln MKX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
12%of 298 total for the year
Median mileage
82,320miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 12% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,320 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11398411, filed 2021-03, 118,000 miles

“My 2007 Lincoln MKX is suddenly decelerating and stopping or freezing up while driving. The problem started after premier ford Lincoln service repaired power brakes booster. I made several complaints to car maker and repairs shop. Premier shop appear unsure of problem and offered expensive solutions to force new car purchase. I believe Lincoln is aware of problem and refuses to issue recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10994633, filed 2017-06, 105,726 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11407552, filed 2021-04, 135,000 miles

“My 2007 Lincoln has had transmission problems since I purchased-it had 66,000 miles on it when I got it. When I went forward and excellarated made loud clunk, like it fell on the ground!took into dealer and they said no problem and took it back in 12/2015 for recall-checked and said they did an update for $780.00, now car won't move in drive and makes a loud clunk when put in reverse. Trying to contact dealer again save sinclair-but my after market extended warranty is up-of course!”

NHTSA complaint #11121128, filed 2018-08, 104,300 miles

“Transmission fluid was leaking. Was told it was not covered under my warranty as the transmission cooler was damaged by stones. I asked for the part and detected that there were many stones embedded in he transmission cooler. This is a defect that Lincoln will not admit to. Potential hazard if you spring a leak while driving on the highway.”

NHTSA complaint #10270259, filed 2009-05, 30,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201736%
2016128%
2015526%
2014720%
20131610%
20121113%
2011128%
201044%
200935%
20083012%
20073512%

Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

Air bags
154 complaintsFuel system
48 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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