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2017 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
25%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
34,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Lincoln MKX, 25% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“We had taken our Lincoln for warranty work on the navigation/stereo and it was determined a part needed to be ordered. We were told we could drive the car while waiting on the part to arrive but when we went to pick it up our car would not start. The dealership charged the battery and ran it through some tests and everything checked out so we picked it up the next day. One day later the vehicle once again would not start. Dealership once again charged battery and ran it through tests and once again everything checked out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11231310, filed 2019-07, 27,000 miles

“The car shuts off without warning when you are driving. It has happened 6 times in the last 3 months. The power steering shuts off and the car comes to a complete stop before you are able to try to restart the car. This is a very serious safety issue when this happens on a busy highway and you are in the fast lane or making a left turn across oncoming traffic. I took the car to a local dealer (jerry's ford of leesburg va) and it is not showing any maintenance codes for the issue and they said there is nothing they can do. …”

NHTSA complaint #11182361, filed 2019-02, 42,000 miles

“The contact owns 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at highway speeds. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would operate normally. The contact stated that during the failure, the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable the determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11514440, filed 2023-03, 58,000 miles

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Battery drain How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? stranded due to battery failure Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No”

NHTSA complaint #11605060, filed 2024-07

“During a manufacturer-mandated software module update, North Central Ford (Plano, TX) bypassed continuous power supply safety protocols. This negligence caused a voltage drop, interrupted the software flash, and completely corrupted the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). The dealership returned the vehicle to me, stating the update was complete. The corrupted module failed to power down, causing a severe parasitic drain that completely killed the battery overnight, leaving the vehicle immobilized and immune to jump-starting. The APIM is completely corrupted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730101, filed 2026-04

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
16 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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