Lincoln MKX years to avoid and best years
Newer Lincoln MKX years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 17 (155 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 2 (from 19 complaints), 2018 at 2 (from 31 complaints), and 2014 at 3 (from 35 complaints). On the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 25 of 155 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
Lincoln MKX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Lincoln MKX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → Fewest | 2 | 31 | 5 | Hydraulic brakes | 19.5 |
| 2017 → | 3 | 52 | 5 | Electrical system | 19.5 |
| 2016 → Most | 17 | 155 | 7 | Service brakes | 19.5 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 2 | 19 | 0 | Electrical system | 19.5 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 3 | 35 | 1 | Service brakes | 20 |
| 2013 → | 5 | 163 | 1 | Service brakes | 20 |
| 2012 → | 3 | 84 | 1 | Service brakes | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-20 (3.7L) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/60R18, 245/50R20, 265/40R22 (trim dependent)
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (2.7L turbo); 5W-20 (3.7L) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/60R18, 245/50R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Late second-generation MKX years keep the AWD PTU heat story: Ford SSM 47230 notes that certain 2007–2016 Edge/MKX and related AWD vehicles built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may show a propane/natural-gas odor at idle or low speed from PTU fluid broken down by heat, with an idler-bearing repair kit when the odor traces to the PTU. Confirm that messaging and any open campaigns on the VIN; continue scheduled PTU fluid attention even when the owner’s manual calls the fill lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln MKX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 2 (from 19 complaints), 2018 at 2 (from 31 complaints), and 2014 at 3 (from 35 complaints).
Which Lincoln MKX year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 17 (155 complaints). On the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 25 of 155 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Lincoln MKX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Lincoln MKX years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a Lincoln MKX take?
2012-2015: 5W-20 for the 3.7L. 2016-2018: 5W-30 for the 2.7L turbo and 5W-20 for the 3.7L. Confirm the filler-cap grade.
What tire sizes does the MKX use?
245/60R18, 245/50R20, and on earlier years 265/40R22 depending on trim.
What PTU odor issue is noted on late second-gen MKX?
Ford SSM 47230 notes that certain 2007–2016 Edge/MKX and related AWD vehicles built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may show a propane/natural-gas odor at idle or low speed from PTU fluid broken down by heat.