2013 Lincoln MKX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 10% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving the wrench icon pops up and then the car goes into limp mode. The only way out of this is to put the car in park press the stop button then restart the vehicle. This happens every couple of weeks. I called the dealership in memphis and they couldn't tell me what to do other than to bring the car in for 4-5 days and they would try to determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11258162, filed 2019-09, 39,000 miles“When you put the gear shift in park and turn the SUV off, the warning light will come on the dashboard stating that the vehicle is not in park. You have to either restart the SUV and take it out of park a few times or do not restart and hit the button on the shifter a few times to get the light to turn off. This is a reoccurring issue that has occurred since 2015.”
NHTSA complaint #11000811, filed 2017-06, 45,000 miles“2013 MKX does not recognize when gear shifter has been moved to park . Error message light shift to park comes on. P light is not illuminated. Driver has to repeatedly shift from park to another gear (neutral, drive, park, reverse) and back to park until p is illuminated and recognized to be in park. Vehicle is stationary when this occurs. This began in early 6/2018 and occurred intermittently until a new gearshift switch fp #gt4z-3f988-b was installed on 6/22. This error has been frequently reported in multiple Lincoln and other forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11104094, filed 2018-06, 58,000 miles“I was driving to work & my vehicle started making weird noises. I parked at work & had it towed to my mechanics shop. For some reason my differential had gone out for no reason”
NHTSA complaint #11515679, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the transmission warning light illuminated. Occasionally, the contact was forced to shut off the vehicle and wait a few moments before restarting, after which the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was initially towed to the dealer twice; however, the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and another service appointment was made. …”
NHTSA complaint #11742681, filed 2026-06, 155,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V393000Jul 2, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013…Covers: Lincoln MKX 2012–2014, Ford Edge 2012–2014, Lincoln MKS 2013–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10095858Feb 27, 2017Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a…
- 10053412May 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: some vehicles may experience, a slippage during shifting or possible clutch damage might have hydraulic fluid leak in valve body. Models 2013 edge, mkx, flex…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 12 | 8% |
| 2015 | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 | 16 | 10% |
| 2012 | 11 | 13% |
| 2011 | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 30 | 12% |
| 2007 | 35 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKX
66 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 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 complaintsVisibility (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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology