2011 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 28%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Lincoln MKX, 28% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Signal appears all the time saying driver door ajar and now the panic alarm goes off on its own multiple times day and night. Key is in house when alarm goes off. Received recall notice, but I am over mileage by 9,000. Portsmouth ford in nh who I bought it from wont do the recall work.”
NHTSA complaint #11316518, filed 2020-03, 129,000 miles“Passenger door switch defected stays on at the dash can not lock doors when driving and over head lights stay on till I reach a certain speed as well as when I lock doors the alarm goes off for no reason due to it picks up that the driver door is a jar this is a big safety issue as and when you investigate this you will see for yourself this is all happening when the car is parked as well as in motion”
NHTSA complaint #11080125, filed 2018-03, 130,054 miles“The drivers door ajar warning is activated even tho the door is fully closed. I cannot lock the doors while driving because the sensor thinks the door is ajar. Even when I try to lock the doors, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors as soon as the car is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10993113, filed 2017-06, 52,000 miles“I keep get the check fuel fill inlet system error on my vehicle. I've had it fixed but the light comes right back on. My car jerks as I am driving and sometimes stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11081920, filed 2018-03, 104,501 miles“My passenger door agar sensor does not work properly. Even if my door is closed, it remains on and I can spend hours opening and closing my door for it to remain on. I cannot lock the car when unoccupied since my alarm will go off within an hour trying to alert me that my door is open, even though it is not. While driving, my doors do not lock and my lights remain on.. My child could open her door in the back seat while I am driving down the road because of their failure to lock. I also cannot see at all at nights with the interior lights on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079139, filed 2018-03, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V128000Feb 24, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through…Covers: Lincoln MKX 2011, Ford Edge 2011, F-350 2011 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10078990May 13, 2016Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- 10058110Sep 19, 2014Ford/lincoln: the ambient lighting on lincoln (mylincoln touch) vehicles will default to white and on ford (myford touch) vehicles will default to ice blue after the ignition…
- 10056702Aug 25, 2014Lincoln/ford: when all doors, on some vehicles, are closed, lamp illuminates door is ajar. Model 2011-13 edge, explorer, flex, mkx, mkt.
- 10054930Jan 15, 2014Ford/lincoln: when all doors are closed, the door ajar lamp will illuminate. Model 2011-2013 edge, explorer, flex, mkx, mkt.
- 10053472Jun 18, 2013Lincoln ford: the remote function actuator (rfa), on some vehicles, keeps controller area network (can) awake, due to accessory protocol interface module (aprim) excessive iod…
- 10044851May 2, 2013Lincoln/ford: see document search button for owner letter. A software program has been provided to improve response to touch, screen refresh rates, overall system functionality…
- 10045083Nov 8, 2012Ford/lincoln: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding improve overall software system functionality upgrade on voice recognition, response to touch…
- 10044853Nov 8, 2012Ford/lincoln: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding upgrade of touch software to improve overall system functionality and to simplify…
- 10041257Jan 7, 2011Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Software update.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 | 13 | 25% |
| 2016 | 27 | 17% |
| 2015 | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 | 5 | 14% |
| 2013 | 30 | 18% |
| 2012 | 17 | 20% |
| 2011 | 41 | 28% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKX
30 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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