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SuspensionPart report

2013 Lincoln MKX Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 164 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 3% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 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.

“I purchased my Lincoln MKX 2013 new from sutton ford. The tires on the car at the time were pirelli scorpion tires. Within less than year from tire exploded from the side wall while on my way to work. No one was hurt. However, I had to replace the tire. Less than a month later two other tires began to leak with report initially that it was the 20 chrome alloy wheel which was malfunctioning. The remaining four tires and wheels were replaced less than a year later I was called a dealer close to work where I had taken the car for oil change and to report rumbling when I was driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10954243, filed 2017-02, 115,000 miles

“Rear end - rear differential I took car in many many times because of a strange noise it was making and they kept telling me nothing is wrong, well now my rear end sounds like it is falling apart. They gave me my car back and told me parts are on a national backorder. No warning lights in the car are on, nor ever came on. My car was serviced regularly by the Lincoln dealership, bob ferrando in girard, pa. I only drive to work and store so little mileage. I am just at 64,000 miles and it is a 2013. Dealership told me that they also have a 2016 Lincoln in the shop with the same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11432921, filed 2021-09

“1. Rear diff is making grinding noise, front ptu is making a grinding noise and pinion seal is leaking, front axle throwing grease out inner boot. 2. Car stopping in middle of travel. Had a hard time getting it off the road. 3. The problem was confirmed by the dealership car was purchased from. 4. Only inspected by dealership mechanic. 5. Only by dealership mechanic. 6. There were no warning lamps prior to failure. The grinding was happening at time of purchase.”

NHTSA complaint #11720331, filed 2026-02

“2013 Lincoln MKX. Consumer writes in regards to broken ball joints. The consumer stated 45 days after purchasing the vehicle the ball joints failed. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11096228, filed 2018-05

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201643%
201353%
201121%
201011%
200842%
200762%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
66 complaints
Electrical system
30 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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