2015 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 32%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Lincoln MKX, 32% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 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.
“Engine recall once I try to stick it in park, it tells me transmission is not in park! Does this every time I try to put it in park! My car isn't even 2 years old yet and just hit 30,000 miles! Very frustrating!”
NHTSA complaint #10944202, filed 2017-01, 30,000 miles“While traveling on interstate 90 a approx 60 MPH. The vehicle started slowing down. I looked at the speedometer and it read 0. Seconds later the dash power flashed and went completely dark. I'm had absolutely no power at 60mph on an interstate. Fortunately, I was able to cruise along at make it to the next exit and stop on the side of the road. Once stopped, I took gear out of drive and put it in park. I push the start button and it started up. Fortunately, I was able to make it home but I was completely terrified that it would happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233991, filed 2019-07, 27,000 miles“Car stalls and looses power in 5-10 seconds while driving. Once stopped, the car will restart and drive. The problem indicator yellow wrench tells the dealership nothing relating to the problem. This problem is life threatening because it often happens while traveling at high rates of speed (interstates) in environments with lots of traffic. Since the car begins immediate deceleration, getting to safety without getting into an accident in these circumstances, is frightening at best. On wed, 4/17/19, I was traveling on I-40, 5 lanes of traffic at 5:05 p.m. …”
NHTSA complaint #11197354, filed 2019-04, 43,250 miles“While driving my vehicle changes from automatic to sorts mode and shows shift changing on dash, which causes it to go from any speed to 5mph instantly. It pulls car back and causes sudden speed change and is very dangerous. I have taken it to the dealer since purchased various times and the still do not find anything and I am still paying for the car that I bought a yr ago while it continues to do the same thing. Last time it happened was sept 15 2018 (has happened over 20 times).”
NHTSA complaint #11132719, filed 2018-10“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKX. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled an oil odor emitting from the air vents in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/10/16”
NHTSA complaint #10852766, filed 2016-03, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10091201Jul 7, 2016Some 2015-2016 edge and 2016 mkx vehicles equipped with a 2.7l ecoboost engine and built on 10/29/2015 and through 4/1/2016 may exhibit a knocking/tapping noise that can be heard…
- 10058611Jul 1, 2015Ford/lincoln: some vehicles will experience, between intake valve and throttle body, and air leak in engine. Model 2015 f-150, edge, mkx.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 7 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 21% |
| 2015 | 6 | 32% |
| 2014 | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 | 8 | 10% |
| 2011 | 24 | 16% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 17 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKX
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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