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2016 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
17%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
14,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 17% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.

“On 5/11/19, I was driving about 50mph when the entire dash went dark, which also caused the engine to stop running (with 3/4 tank of gas) as I looked at an 'all power off' displayed in the information area of the dash (that normally displays the trip mileage indicator). I immediately pressed the emergency flash button which worked. Fortunately, I was in the right hand lane and had enough speed to simply coast to a safe area on the right shoulder. With the engine not running, I felt I had one chance to use the power brake pedal to stop the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11207822, filed 2019-05, 25,000 miles

“2016 Lincoln MKX has stalled numerous times. We left home and had driven about a mile in our subdivision when I slowed for and stopped at stop sign. The engine shuddered and shook, engine revolutions slowed down. Sped up, slowed down and engine quit. The message, full accessory power active' displayed on the dash and my wife got a pad and pencil and copied it down for me. This was the second time that has happened and evidently was the same message displayed when the engine quit while we were on vacation in new orleans. …”

NHTSA complaint #10887833, filed 2016-07, 6,700 miles

“On 3 separate occasions (most recent on 9/16/16) power to vehicle simply cuts out - on two occasions it has occurred at high speeds on busy interstate with heavy traffic. Extreme danger, as unable to timely pull to side of the road causing traffic jams and potential accidents/rear-ends. Selling dealer has been unable to resolve or fix problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10907519, filed 2016-09, 12,000 miles

“Sync 3 navigation unit faulted out freezing some of the controls on the center stack. Phone functions (including 911 assist became inoperative. Has happened several times with varying degrees of severity. Unit will automatically reset when car is turned off and door opened and closed. Lincoln's position: no fault code, no problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10853141, filed 2016-04, 290 miles

“The battery will discharge after three to five days without starting. The dealer has been unable to locate the battery draw after several visits. The battery was replaced on the first visit to the dealer service department but did not resolve this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11353291, filed 2020-09, 76,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018516%
20171325%
20162717%
2015526%
2014514%
20133018%
20121720%
20114128%
201033%
2009711%
2008114%
2007145%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
56 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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