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2016 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
21%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
7,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 21% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We just described this dangerous, 5 times malfunction in a previous notice, today. My address is listed slightly incorrect and the 1st malfunction was oct 7, 2017, not the 2016, I see that was listed. It was purchased in 2016. The speeds were different. 70 twice, 55 twice and 50 once. The 70's were in heavy traffic on hwy 80 around chicago.”

NHTSA complaint #11219371, filed 2019-06, 14,000 miles

“2016 Lincoln MKX - under hard acceleration, I am getting exhaust fumes and also rotten egg smell coming into the interior with a.c. On and in recirculate mode with windows up. My SUV only has 27,000 miles on it. I should not be getting exhaust fumes of any kind inside of my SUV. This should be investigated because exhaust fumes inside of a SUV are dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11011586, filed 2017-07, 27,000 miles

“While driving on a highway in rush hour traffic, my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and warning light/wrench symbol came on. I could not accelerate over 10 MPH and limped to side of road. I turned off vehicle for about 20 minutes, after that turned back on and vehicle worked completely normal. I drove to dealer immediately, they replaced throttle body and updated software. My vehicle has 10,400 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10917221, filed 2016-10, 10,400 miles

“Sudden lack of throttle control. Three times during our trip the past two weeks from florida to maryland and back, going 75 MPH on interstate 95, the engine suddenly dropped to 1000 RPM and all throttle control was lost. My wife nearly had an accident trying quickly to get to the shoulder. I was nearly re-ended by an escalade as my vehicle so quickly decelerated. Two times a wrench appeared and a driver airbag warning. The third time we got the service engine soon light. …”

NHTSA complaint #10892676, filed 2016-08, 5,400 miles

“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

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018310%
2017713%
20163221%
2015632%
2014720%
2013159%
2012810%
20112416%
201044%
200923%
2008156%
2007176%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
56 complaintsElectrical system
27 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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