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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054565Nov 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: the banjo fitting that is attaching pressure hose to steering gear is experiencing a power steering fluid leakage. Model 2008-2013 edge, mkx.
- 10021218Dec 1, 2007Power steering fluid leaks from steering rack and pump attachment joints. *kb updated 2/27/08.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKX
157 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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