2013 LINCOLN MKX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
199
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 LINCOLN MKX
The 2013 LINCOLN MKX has received a total of 199 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (60 complaints), Electrical System (29 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (20 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX, potentially affecting up to 83,250 vehicles.
Recall 14V393000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 83,250 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the...
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX
199 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Brake failure. Pedal drops, especially when ABS is activated. Dealer diagnosed ABS control module and HCU hydraulic leak. Parts for this are on back order per dealer leaving me with a dangerous driving situation or inability to use my vehicle. No warning lamp or message displays. The fact that the parts to fix a major safety item are not available is unacceptable.
Brake failure. Pedal drops, especially when ABS is activated. Dealer diagnosed ABS control module and HCU hydraulic leak. Parts for this are on back order per dealer leaving me with a dangerous driving situation or inability to use my vehicle. No warning lamp or message displays. The fact that the parts to fix a major safety item are not available is unacceptable.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera displayed a distorted image and an upside-down image. In addition, the contact stated that an error message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH and while attempting to make a right turn, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle on the front passenger’s side. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
When shifted into reverse the screen for my Lincoln MKX is upside down and occasionally lines blur seeing anything
Safety Rating for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX
The 2013 LINCOLN MKX received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ASI-45212 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FORD: SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION WITH THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL BECOMING INOPERATIVE AND ON DEMAND TEST FAILURE. MODEL 2014-15 FUSION, 2011-15 MKX, 2013-15 SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKS, MKT, 2015 F-150, MKZ, MKC, 2011-15 MKX. *PE
44975 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
FORD 2013-2015 F-SUPER DUTY, MKX, 2013-2014 EDGE: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING 3 NEW TERMINAL REPAIR KITS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS WITH POOR PINFIT OR TERMINAL PUSHOUT AT THE BATTERY JUNCTION BOX. *LJ
TSDB-14-0201 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD/LINCOLN: WHEN CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS IN RECIRCULATION MODE, AN EXHAUST ODOR, LIKE SULFUR, IS NOTICEABLE AFTER HILLY DRIVING CONDITIONS OR A HARD ACCELERATION. MODEL 2011-14 EDGE, 2011-15 MKX. *PE. UPDATE.06/11/15. *TA
TSB-14-0154 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LINCOLN/FORD: WHEN ALL DOORS, ON SOME VEHICLES, ARE CLOSED, LAMP ILLUMINATES DOOR IS AJAR. MODEL 2011-13 EDGE, EXPLORER, FLEX, MKX, MKT. *PE
TSB-14-0096 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LINCOLN/FORD: THE REMOTE START AND DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WOULD BLOW COLD AIR AT REMOTE START AND THE DEFROST IS NOT AVAILABLE IN SETTINGS OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2013-2014 FUSION, MKZ. *PE
ASI-44141 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
FORD: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE, FROM BRAKE BOOSTER, A GRUNTING NOISE DURING FIRST PORTION OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND HIGH VACUUM CONDITIONS AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE BOOSTER. MODELS 2011-2014 EDGE, MKX. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 LINCOLN MKX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKX
- 2008 LINCOLN MKX — 303 complaints
- 2009 LINCOLN MKX — 77 complaints
- 2010 LINCOLN MKX — 125 complaints
- 2011 LINCOLN MKX — 188 complaints
- 2012 LINCOLN MKX — 108 complaints
- 2013 LINCOLN MKX (current)
- 2014 LINCOLN MKX — 48 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKX — 26 complaints
- 2016 LINCOLN MKX — 190 complaints
- 2017 LINCOLN MKX — 55 complaints
- 2018 LINCOLN MKX — 33 complaints
Other LINCOLN Models
- LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 4,328 total complaints
- LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — 2,542 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKZ — 1,957 total complaints
- LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 1,711 total complaints
- LINCOLN LS — 1,366 total complaints
- LINCOLN MARK VIII — 984 total complaints
- LINCOLN AVIATOR — 650 total complaints
- LINCOLN MKC — 644 total complaints