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Lincoln Mkx

23 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V384000·2016-05-31

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2005-2011 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN MUSTANG, FORD GT, FUSION, MILAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V158000·2021-03-10

    Ford Recalls Vehicles for Driver-Side Airbag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2006-2012 vehicles because the driver-side airbag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, LINCOLN, FORD MILAN, MKZ, ZEPHYR, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V081000·2021-02-16

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2004-2014 models because replacement air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, MERCURY, LINCOLN GT, MILAN, MUSTANG, RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21E013000·2021-02-16

    Ford Recalls Air Bag Inflator Parts for Collision Repair

    Ford is recalling specific air bag inflator and module replacement parts used in collision repairs. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, FORD, LINCOLN MILAN, FUSION, MKZ, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V469000·2020-08-10

    Ford Recalls 2015-2018 Edge and 2016-2018 MKX for Brake Hose Defect

    Ford is recalling specific Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V414000·2020-07-17

    Ford Recalls Lincoln MKX and Nautilus for Air Bag Wire Damage Risk

    Ford is recalling 2016-2020 Lincoln vehicles because seat tilt functions may damage air bag wiring, causing unintended deployment or failure to deploy.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN MKX, NAUTILUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V809000·2019-11-12

    Ford Recalls 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX Vehicles for Battery Cable Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles with 3.7L engines because the battery cable harness may contact a bracket, causing a short circuit and increasing fire risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V632000·2019-08-29

    Ford Recalls 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, Edge, and MKX for Steering Defect

    Ford is recalling 116,160 vehicles because road salt may corrode steering bolts, causing loss of power steering assist and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, EDGE, FUSION, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V001000·2019-01-07

    Ford Recalls Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a serious injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY MUSTANG, RANGER, EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V612000·2018-09-11

    Ford Recalls 2018 Edge and Lincoln MKX for Door Striker Bolt Defect

    Ford is recalling 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because shorter-than-intended door striker bolts may cause doors to open in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V548000·2018-08-20

    Ford Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Electrical Arc Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2018-2019 Edge, Flex, MKX, and MKT vehicles because improperly secured power supply cables may cause an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX, MKT, FLEX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V046000·2018-01-11

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2009-2013 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERCURY — MERCURY, FORD, LINCOLN MILAN, FUSION, MUSTANG, MKZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V123000·2017-02-27

    Ford Recalls 2016-2017 Edge, MKX, Continental for Air Bag Defect

    Ford is recalling 2016-2017 Edge, MKX, and Continental vehicles because the driver's air bag may not fully inflate or detach during a crash.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKX, CONTINENTAL, EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V024000·2017-01-10

    Ford Recalls Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Ford is recalling specific 2005-2012 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD, MERCURY ZEPHYR, MKZ, FUSION, GT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V712000·2015-10-27

    Ford Recalls 2009-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX for Fuel Tank Leak

    Ford is recalling 2009-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in 22 states and D.C. because salt water corrosion may cause the fuel tank to leak, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V682000·2014-10-29

    Ford Recalls 2007-2008 Edge and Lincoln MKX for Fuel Tank Corrosion

    Ford is recalling 2007-2008 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in specific states due to fuel tank corrosion that may cause leaks and fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V393000·2014-07-02

    Ford and Lincoln Recall Vehicles for Halfshaft Retention Defect

    Ford is recalling 2012-2014 Edge, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, and MKT vehicles because a halfshaft may disengage, causing loss of power or vehicle roll-away.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKS, FLEX, EDGE, TAURUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V128000·2011-02-24

    Ford and Lincoln Trucks Recalled for Body Control Module Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a faulty Body Control Module could cause an electrical short and vehicle fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-450 SD, F-250, F-550 SD, EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V659000·2010-12-29

    Ford Recalls 2011 Trucks and SUVs for Body Control Module Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a body control module defect may cause an electrical short and unattended vehicle fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-450 SD, F-250, F-550 SD, EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V442000·2025-06-27

    Ford rearview cameras may show a blank or persistent image

    Ford is recalling a wide range of 2018-2024 vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or leave the image on screen after backing has ended.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-250 SD, ECOSPORT, EDGE, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V343000·2016-05-24

    Ford Recalls 2016 Lincoln MKX for Blocked Child Seat Tether Anchors

    Ford is recalling 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles because an incorrect seat back trim cover blocks child seat tether anchors in the second row center position.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V516000·2010-10-27

    Ford Recalls 2011 Edge and Lincoln MKX for Liftgate Lock Defect

    Ford is recalling 2011 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because electronic settings may disable the liftgate locking function, violating federal safety standards.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20185/5

    2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20175/5

    2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20165/5

    2 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20144/5

    2 trims tested for 2014; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2013 · brakes 56 complaints, median 96,000 mi
  • 2012 · brakes 32 complaints, median 70,000 mi
  • 2007 · powertrain 31 complaints, median 104,300 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2008 · powertrain 30 complaints, median 93,000 mi
  • 2013 · electrical 29 complaints, median 40,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

510 manufacturer service bulletins across 12 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2018: 3.7/5 · 30 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2017: 3.6/5 · 52 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2016: 3.1/5 · 154 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2015: 4.3/5 · 19 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2014: 4.0/5 · 35 complaints · most complained-of: brakes

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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