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SteeringPart report

2008 Lincoln MKX Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 253 total for the year
Median mileage
115,575miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 1% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,575 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.

“Upon entering an on-ramp to the thruway, the driver side lower ball joint was completely gone, disabling the vehicle while my wife was accelerating. The wheel came almost completely off the vehicle. I'm not sure where or how the ball joint came off. My infant son was in the back seat, had the vehicle been going thruway speed, this incident could have been deadly.”

NHTSA complaint #11003015, filed 2017-07, 96,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. While driving 20 MPH, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle and the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The brakes and steering became inoperable. The vehicle eventually stopped independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10919761, filed 2016-10, 149,000 miles

“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2008 Lincoln MKX. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed and the power steering became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11271626, filed 2019-10, 115,575 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201826%
201664%
201515%
201413%
201342%
201143%
201011%
200912%
200831%
200731%

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
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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