2009 Lincoln MKX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 194,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Lincoln MKX, 5% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 194,000 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.
“I've replaced a starter / alternator/ battery/ coil packs/ tune up/and my truck is still having problems with staying started..I have to push the gas in park because it seems like it will shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11395690, filed 2021-02, 153,000 miles“The ptu (power transfer unit) is causing engine light to flash and loss of power when accelerating. Transmission sputters and seems to buck as if not finding the gear (almost always around 2nd gear).”
NHTSA complaint #11317069, filed 2020-03, 235,000 miles“Automatic transmission is slipping badly. Results in temporary loss of power & speed. Taking my foot off the gas pedal, for two-to-three seconds, seems to remedy the situation. It's quite scary losing control of the vehicle during that period. Below, I am identifying an approximate date ; however, this issue has been ongoing for quite some time - At least one, perhaps two, years. A mechanic's remedy may be checking the transmission fluid, or having the fluid replaced. I ensure I keep the fluid at its' proper level and I'm not replacing the fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11450657, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 10095858Feb 27, 2017Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a…
- 10053274May 27, 2013Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, transmission 5th gear start at stop, speed control drops or inoperative, backup camera on in drive, 5th gear start from stop and transmission…
- 10039121May 10, 2011Ford: there may be a sluggish acceleration or hesitation feeling when rolling to a stop. This will be followed by a harsh bump.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 | 16 | 10% |
| 2012 | 11 | 13% |
| 2011 | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 30 | 12% |
| 2007 | 35 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKX
35 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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