2010 Lincoln MKX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Lincoln MKX, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 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.
“Ptu (power transfer unit) which is a nonservisable unit fails and has been on numerous vehicles. This failur has the potential of causing a serious accident due to it possibly locking up and causing a vehicle lose of control. I drive on the highway and didn't notice an issue until I slowed down to get off when I heard a grinding noise. Transmission shop told me I was lucky mine didn't lock up.”
NHTSA complaint #10910092, filed 2016-09, 99,000 miles“Transmission slipping,then slamming into gear. Like everyone that has this problem, and there are many ford edge and Lincoln MKX forums on various web sites have been complaining about this problem. Take it to the dealer and they cant find any problem. Or they say it is normal, are they for real...im taking the TSB info to them this week and see what they say. Dont they even read these TSB reports? Here is five that I have found so far. Tsb 10-21-2 10-9-9 11-5-6 11-12-10 sb-21430 never seen anything on the service write up about these TSB issues after I picked up my MKX. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446072, filed 2012-01, 2,621 miles“Transmission range sensor bad- -on several occasions while vehicle was in drive, vehicle stopped moving, twice on highway (moving in middle lane), twice on downhill exit ramp (stopped at red light), and twice on city street incline (in motion), yellow wrench indicator flickered on at least two of these occasions which dealer said recorded a known problem, cost to replace sensor $930.40”
NHTSA complaint #11207075, filed 2019-05, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 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…
- 10058460May 1, 2015Lincoln/ford: an overhaul transmission motorcraft kit, available for some vehicles, contains an incorrect valve bode separator plate and would need to discard 7z490 part and use…
- 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.
- 10034629Jul 1, 2010Ford/lincoln: transmission built before 6/1/10 with 4th gear start, delay/hesitation on acceleration from a stop-no dtcs. This may be caused by a sticking multiplex shift valve…
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 2010 Lincoln MKX
54 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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