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2013 Lincoln MKX Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 164 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 1% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.

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 contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the heating and A/C units had increased to high levels. The defroster was fogging up the windshields. The driver had a limited visibility of the roadway. Additionally, the vehicle was running hot. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the thermostat and the center head module. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11562084, filed 2023-12, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. While driving various speeds, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the vehicle's undercarriage was coated with a sealant; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 0.”

NHTSA complaint #10903881, filed 2016-09

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201826%
201611%
201413%
201321%
201121%
200912%
200810%
200741%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
66 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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