2011 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 16%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Lincoln MKX, 16% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a 35 miles/per hour zone without any warning I heard the car making clicking noise and completely shut down. I had someone checked it for me. My coolant was going into my engine. I got it towed to dealer the engine has to be replaced for almost $10,000.00. I had the car service 2 months ago at the dealer and I still over 3,000.00 miles until my next service.”
NHTSA complaint #11055435, filed 2017-12, 103,000 miles“The brake booster failed on my vehicle and was just replaced by the dealership for nearly $900 dollars. This is the 2nd major safety issue I have had with this vehicle because the throttle body had an issue that caused the vehicle to completely shut down while driving with no warning. That was replaced at no cost but I had to do my own research for the repair and that issue could have caused an accident with injuries or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11145116, filed 2018-11, 109,000 miles“As I was going to pull out of a parallel parking spot, the car immediately stalled and lost all power while in drive. I placed the car in park and attempted to turn the car back on. The car turned back on then as I was about to leave the parking spot again it shut off immediately as I pressed the acceleration. This is very dangerous and left me out in the middle of the street with on coming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10735445, filed 2015-07, 26,435 miles“While driving the vehicle and approaching a stop sign the vehicle just shut off on its own. I lost all engine power, brakes, and steering capabilities., etc with no warning. Luckily no other vehicles were near me at the time. I was able to roll backwards in neutral to a somewhat safe location off the road. Several days after that it happened again. I was in a parking lot and had just started the vehicle and then it warned low oil pressure and then just shut off on its own. I checked the oil and it's not low. Oil level is perfect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362249, filed 2020-10, 89,000 miles“This is the first of three incidents with this vehicle. On this occasion I was traveling downhill approximately 35 MPH, one block from my home and the engine stalled. I lost all power and coasted to a stop. The car did start back up and I resumed my travel. The car was immediately taken to the dealer and the problem was checked out. The car was returned to me the next day. They were not able to duplicate the problem or give any explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #10641074, filed 2014-10, 26,000 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…
- 10044230Mar 1, 2012Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles exhibit a cold weather phenomenon where fluid has expelled out of vent on rear drive units (rdu) and fluid, on occasion, would burp out.
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 2011 Lincoln MKX
41 complaintsBrakes
30 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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