2010 Lincoln MKX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Lincoln MKX, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The Lincoln in question belong to my wife who is the title holder of the car. I was using my wife's car on 06/14/2018 and was backing out of a parking area at union and liberty street in milford, mi,I came to the street at the end of the parking area, I pushed the break to stop so that I could continue onto union street as soon I applied the break, the car accelerated at high speed backward and even though I was pressing the break it didn't stop until crashing into a home next to the parking area. …”
NHTSA complaint #11103094, filed 2018-06, 125,000 miles“I love my Lincoln MKX. High performance vehicle of safety and luxury and in comfort and style. I love it. However, my gas is terrible and the car acts like it is going to loose power as the gas isn't getting a full line to go through. I haven't had this problem until 2-3 months ago. My gas mileage is very poor now> to have this fixed there gas been a safety recall for over 1 year maybe 2 years now. I have been on a toi call list agt local dealer to get it fixed. When is this going to happen., you guys owe me tons of wasted gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11122344, filed 2018-08, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. While the vehicle was idling at a red light with the contact depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward. The contact struck the preceding vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,858.”
NHTSA complaint #11197155, filed 2019-04, 49,858 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln mkz. While stopped and in reverse with the brakes applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm. The vehicle was towed to a local auto body shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10455020, filed 2012-04, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. While driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The entire instrument panel illuminated and other gauges became inoperative for a brief moment. The failure occurred intermittently and became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the throttle body assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760617, filed 2015-09, 68,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln MKX
54 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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