2008 Lincoln MKX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 9%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 9% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been experiencing braking issues. I have brought my MKX to a dealer and was informed that I need a new brake booster. They have informed me that ford is aware of this design issue. Is this covered under any type of recall since they are aware of the issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11110749, filed 2018-07, 150,000 miles“I was goin down highway at 65, I smelled gas pulled over an gas was leaking on ground, took to ford dealer, they said I needed a gas tank, I told them I had esp warranty, they fixed, but warranty said they would not pay , said rust was cause. Leak was at top of tank, not bottom where rust would be.”
NHTSA complaint #10578863, filed 2014-04, 79,881 miles“Park my car after returning from work. A couple hours later my wife returned in her car and noticed the strong smell of gasoline in the garage. Upon further inspection, the weld seem on the gas tank has separated and leaking gas. There is a recall for this issue # 08s06 but the dealership has informed me that my manufacturing date does not match that of the recall. This to me seems suspicious.”
NHTSA complaint #10465516, filed 2012-07, 64,000 miles“The fuel system and tank leaked fuel in several places. The fuel line leaked fuel over the engine manifold. The fuel tank has a leak at the seam where upper and low tank halves joint. Both leaks presented a significant fire hazard. The fuel line leak was at the engine manifold. The fuel tank leak was next to the exhaust system.”
NHTSA complaint #10495050, filed 2013-01, 89,000 miles“Vehicle is leaking fuel. Took it to the dealership for repair to find out due to a manufacturing error one of the welds rusted thus creating a hole in the top of the fuel tank. Was told this is a very common problem with this vehicle and its twin, the ford edge. Was instructed that the repair cost would be 1800.00 and although it is a common problem due to a manufacturing error, it is not under recall with ford/Lincoln. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643903, filed 2014-10, 85,200 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
- 08V301000Jul 3, 2008Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during…Covers: Lincoln MKX 2008, Ford Edge 2008
Related service bulletins
- 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 2008 Lincoln MKX
157 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology