2020 LINCOLN MKX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 LINCOLN MKX
The 2020 LINCOLN MKX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX, potentially affecting up to 200,334 vehicles.
Recall 25V442000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
| 200,237 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain...
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
View full details →Recall 20V550000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 97 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Consequence: Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX.
Safety Rating for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 LINCOLN MKX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 25-2466 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
TSB 25-2466 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
SSM 52076 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine. This may be due to the rear drive unit (RDU) actuator learning process. Reprogram the software in the AWD module to...
SSM 52051 — POWER TRAIN
Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This may be due to fluid contamination in the rear drive unit (RDU). Drain and refill the RDU, refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 5 miles...
TSB 23-2307 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. This may be due to the SYNC Software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the SYNC module (APIM) software.
SSM 49993 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine, which is associated with rear drive unit (RDU) actuator learning process. Update the all wheel drive module (AWD) calibration to minimize...
SSM 49968 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2021 Corsair/Nautilus/Navigator/Aviator, 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Phone-as-a-Key may have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15**:31, B15**:49 and/or B15A5:56 stored in the remote function actuator (RFA) module. If any of these DTCs are detected during normal diagnostics, clear the DTCs, reflash RFA to the latest software...
SSM 49769 — POWER TRAIN
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise/vibration/chatter/shudder/grind/bind from the rear of the vehicle during low speed turning events. To correct the condition, reprogram the AWD module using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming use casual part RECAL...
SSM 49426 — EQUIPMENT
Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit the vehicle locator feature display the vehicle location incorrectly when using the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app. Customers may report that the vehicle location that is displayed is the Ford manufacturing facility were the vehicle was assembled, yet all other features work...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 LINCOLN MKX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKX
- 2015 LINCOLN MKX — 26 complaints
- 2016 LINCOLN MKX — 190 complaints
- 2017 LINCOLN MKX — 55 complaints
- 2018 LINCOLN MKX — 33 complaints
- 2019 LINCOLN MKX — 0 complaints
- 2020 LINCOLN MKX (current)
- 2021 LINCOLN MKX — 0 complaints
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- 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