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2015 Lincoln MKX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
26%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Lincoln MKX, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.

“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

“Keep getting transmission is not in park does not happen each time I put it in park but should not be having this problem only have 26,000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11196936, filed 2019-04, 26,000 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

“Vehicle loses power, steering and braking without warning. Orange wrench alert illuminates. Car must be shut off and restarted. Very dangerous condition. Several other complaints online. This has happened twice, luckily at low speeds and little traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #11482015, filed 2022-08

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201736%
2016128%
2015526%
2014720%
20131610%
20121113%
2011128%
201044%
200935%
20083012%
20073512%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKX

Engine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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