2007 Lincoln MKX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 578miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 578 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“White flakes of dust coming out of vents. According to ford it is a hazard and has risk warnings as follows: may cause eye an respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged repeated exposure may cause bone damage and harm to the respirator system. Avoid inhaling dust, avoid contact with eyes. However after 3 attempts so far, my Lincoln dealer is unable to stop the dust from coming out of the vents!! Further research shows ford is aware of this problem but seems to hope customers wont know what it is! …”
NHTSA complaint #10426822, filed 2011-09, 13,000 miles“Dangerous windshield glare. Times when all forward view is obscure,dealer has no answers and claims Lincoln is no help. Must someone be injured before this dangerous situation is fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10197425, filed 2007-07, 10 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11241079, filed 2019-08, 258,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The next day after the vehicle was purchased, the contact experienced poor visibility from the windshield while driving. The glare from the dashboard is the cause of failure. Ford is aware of the design flaw. The failure speed was unknown. The current mileage was 850 and failure mileage was 578. The consumer stated oc welsh suggested getting the windows tinted to solve the problem but the problem still exists. Updated 08/28/07”
NHTSA complaint #10198613, filed 2007-08, 578 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact cannot see the instrument panel while driving during the day. The panel becomes invisible and he cannot tell how fast he is driving. He also stated that the windshield has a tremendous glare. The service manager at the dealer drove the vehicle and agreed that the glare was very bad, but stated that nothing could be done. The windshield glare constantly remains during the daytime. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 3,000 and failure mileage was 50. Updated 03-19-08 the consumer stated the windshield is made by carlite co. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219279, filed 2008-02, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln MKX
154 complaintsFuel system
48 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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