2011 Lincoln MKX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,780miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Lincoln MKX, 9% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,780 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Door ajar warning - I have had to replace both my driver's door latch and the left rear door latch in the past 4 months. When the left rear door ajar warning light came on interior lights would stay on or the security alarm would go off at random times of the day or night. I replaced the door latch problem solved. Then the door ajar warning for the drivers door started coming on earlier the month at random times. When driver side door ajar warning light comes on, the door locks do not work. I can try to lock them and they will lock and then 2 seconds later they unlock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946952, filed 2017-01, 132,000 miles“This vehicle has been producing a strong exhaust/burning/sulfur smell in the cabin while using the climate control system/recirculator. There is a technical service bulletin out for this exact problem that states under certain conditions exhaust fumes can be pulled back into the cabin when using the climate controls. I took the vehicle to the dealership and paid $105.00 for them to tell me exactly what I already know. I would like to know what they did to pinpoint this specific problem. They told me TSB is not paid for by ford. They quoted me $500-600 to fix the problem following the TSB. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809901, filed 2015-12, 40,000 miles“Door ajar will not turn off even when the door is closed. It keeps all the dome lights on and the car will not lock while in motion, therefore causing a fall out hazard while the vehicle is in motion. While in park, the dome lights remain on for a significant amount of time causing battery drainage and doors do not lock. They unlock themselves creating a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11119413, filed 2018-08, 100,000 miles“2011 Lincoln MKX - problem - intermittent driver door ajar warning shown on instrument cluster - cause dome lights to illuminate, and repeated door closing attempts to end door a jar warning. Warning happens when stationary and / or in motion, resulting in an unplanned stop. If diving with door ajar warning, doors will not stay locked, questioning if doors are really closed.”
NHTSA complaint #10924157, filed 2016-11, 16,649 miles“Roof hatch and windows open with nobody in car. Heater goes to full heat upon starting vehicle. Relates to technical bulletin issued regarding leakage in assembly but we have been advised correction is not covered by warranty even though service bulletin states it should be covered under warranty. Can you help us correct this deficiency? Thank you for your prompt response to this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10746941, filed 2015-08, 55,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V659000Dec 29, 2010Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier…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…
- 10235153Apr 4, 2023For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to…
- 10169994Dec 12, 2019Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX and 2013-2014 Model Year Explorer, Flex, and MKT Vehicles Left Front Door Latch Extended Coverage
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10140287Jan 18, 2018Some 2011-2013 Edge/MKX, 2013 Flex/MKT vehicles built on or before 15-Jul-2013 and 2013-2014 Explorer vehicles built on or before 15-Aug-2013 may exhibit a door ajar lamp…
- 10138508Jan 18, 2018Some 2011-2013 Edge/MKX, 2013 Flex/MKT vehicles built on or before 15-Jul-2013 and 2013-2014 Explorer vehicles built on or before 15-Aug-2013 may exhibit a door ajar lamp…
- 10056292Apr 24, 2014Lincoln/ford: when all the doors are closed, the lamp for door ajar, is illuminated. Model 2011-2013 edge, flex, explorer, 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.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 | 10 | 12% |
| 2011 | 13 | 9% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKX
41 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsOther or unknown
24 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology