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2008 Lincoln MKX Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 253 total for the year
Median mileage
160,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“My passenger rear door will not unlock. Tou can't open from outside or inside. My grandson got stuck. I had to have him use a didn't door to get out. If there was a accident he would have been stuck in there. It was stationary”

NHTSA complaint #11413674, filed 2021-04, 221,000 miles

“Takata recall we were driving down the road all of a sudden the wrench light come on and the speedometer quit working and tire pressure sensor monitor failure light came on. Then RPM picked up to 3000 was loosing power, drove 3 miles to nearest wide spot. Put vehicle in park cut engine off, let it sit , all lights went off , put it in reverse it jerked abnormally hard and when I put it in drive it would not pull out. Vehicle now will not drive forward at all. When we finally got home with our son I looked online to find that this vehicle has done this to other people. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955217, filed 2017-02, 128,000 miles

“Had all air filters replaced and air unit replaced due to over heating but still when turn air on and on seats jumps or loses throttle and lights go off and at times seats re adjust while driving, keeps happing can't figure it out”

NHTSA complaint #11351658, filed 2020-08, 160,000 miles

“Takata recall: since receiving our airbag recall (over 1 year ago) we have been to our local dealership over 3 times and no parts are available to fix the recall and driving the vehicle can cause death. Local dealership stated no date for parts was given by ford. Contacted ford and no date given and no resolution to fix vehicle which is not drivable without the risk of death.”

NHTSA complaint #11084916, filed 2018-04

“I am reporting a serious mechanical defect in my 2008 Lincoln MKX involving the internal water pump. This vehicle uses the Ford 3.5L V6 Cyclone engine, where the water pump is mounted inside the engine and driven by the timing chain. My water pump failed unexpectedly, causing coolant to leak into the engine oil. This design flaw poses a serious safety risk due to potential engine failure while driving. This could lead to the engine seizing without warning, loss of power steering and braking, and increased risk of a crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11658099, filed 2025-05

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018826%
2017713%
20162214%
2015632%
2014720%
20132213%
201278%
20112416%
201044%
200969%
200862%
2007124%

Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKX

Air bags
157 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Wheels
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