2011 Lincoln MKX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Lincoln MKX, 3% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 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.
“I'm experiencing some linkage of fluid from underneath my car that has to do with my front end and I have taken it to the dealership and they can't fix it but it needs to be replaced and the cost is way to much. Please help! And there is no given reason why!”
NHTSA complaint #11205183, filed 2019-05, 120,000 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“On i35, driving 70, vehicle suddenly lost acceleration completely and we were able to coast to shoulder, car still running. Warning light low oil pressure came on as well as sydtem trans alert. When put in gear would go 10 yards, would quit.”
NHTSA complaint #11298240, filed 2020-01, 77,089 miles“First incident 10-15-2019 (purchased used vehicle 09-30-19) Exiting freeway at 55mph and suddenly brakes stopped working( was able to pull aside) then brakes worked normal again. Took vehicle to check breaks and nothing wrong was found. Second incident 02-17-2020 Driving son to school at 35mhp brakes stopped working while doing a right turn and ran over sidewalk to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Bumper got a little damage. Brakes check again and nothing was found. Third incident 05-15-2022 Driving at 55mph on road and brakes stopped working before trying to stop at red light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494688, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 10059062Jul 1, 2015Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. Model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx…
- 10058601Jul 1, 2015Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self…
- 10054573Nov 1, 2013Lincoln/ford: when steering is fully turned to either right or left stop position, a squealing high pitch noise is heard coming from steering pump and needs to be replaced. Model…
- 10054565Nov 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: the banjo fitting that is attaching pressure hose to steering gear is experiencing a power steering fluid leakage. Model 2008-2013 edge, mkx.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKX
41 complaintsBrakes
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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