2010 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Lincoln MKX, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“Engine temperature suddenly spiked and the on-board computer shut down the engine while driving on local highway. Speed about 45 MPH and was able to pull to shoulder. Opened hood and found the coolant reservoir empty so added water and was able to drive the three miles to home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954936, filed 2017-02, 96,000 miles“Driving down the highway and my car started running weird and had no power. Pulled over and there was steam coming from the engine compartment. The coolant jug was empty. Checked the oil and it it was milky and steaming as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11277238, filed 2019-10, 191,000 miles“First it was the alarm system it would lock me out the car. Then it was the air conditioning it would only turn on when it wanted too. Then I would press the seat cooler and it malfunctioned and I had a second degree burn on my lower back. Then the check engine light came on and it started to overheat. I pulled over turned off the ignition and the car was still running. That happened twice my mechanic would come turn the car off even by disconnecting the battery the car was still on somehow he had to disconnect another part for car to turn off. He told me not move it anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422924, filed 2021-06“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10870593, filed 2016-05, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 7 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 21% |
| 2015 | 6 | 32% |
| 2014 | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 | 8 | 10% |
| 2011 | 24 | 16% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 17 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln MKX
54 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lincoln MKX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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