2016 Lincoln MKX: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / lincoln / mkx
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-23)
complaints	155 on file (2015-10-08 → 2026-09-08)
recalls	7
investigations	1
fars	12 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Exhaust fumes and odor entering the cabinUNKNOWN OR OTHER10 complaints2016-09 → 2020-022016-lincoln-mkx-exhaust-fumes-cabin

11311789 CAR IS GETTING CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR WITH A STRONG SULFUR SMELL, ESPECIALLY AFTER HARD ACCELERATION. CAR IS BACK AT LINCOLN FOR THE SECOND TIME TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM
11011586 2016 LINCOLN MKX - UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, I AM GETTING EXHAUST FUMES AND ALSO ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING INTO THE INTERIOR WITH A.C. ON AND IN RECIRCULATE MODE WITH WINDOWS UP. MY SUV ONLY HAS 27,000 MILES ON IT
11012053 SINCE PURCHASING BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER 2015, VEHICLE HAS EMITTED STRONG SULPHURIC SMELL IN CABIN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM ANY SPEED OR FROM STATIONARY POSITION

Swollen or rounded lug nuts preventing wheel removalWHEELS6 complaints2021-12 → 2024-022016-lincoln-mkx-swollen-lug-nuts

11574530 Told by Diamond Ford in Lancaster CA that my Lug Nuts need to be replaced at the cost of $225.00. I have been driving for 60 years and Never had to replace Lug Nuts
11459743 Brought vehicle into the dealer for tire rotation service. They said they could not take my wheels off the car because the lug nuts have become swollen
11443824 The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts needed to be replaced due to the lug nut edges being rounded

Brake hose rupture and recall parts delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC43 complaints2019-05 → 2026-082016-lincoln-mkx-brake-hose-recall-delay

11754664 The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The ABS warning light was illuminated
11744532 I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding the extreme delay in the recall remedy for my vehicle. Despite the recall being issued months ago, Ford Motor Company/Lincoln has failed to resolve this critical safety issue in a timely manner
11660238 Right rear brake line ruptured while driving. I felt the pedal go to the floor, pulled over and got towed home

Throttle body failure and sudden loss of powerFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM35 complaints2015-10 → 2024-082016-lincoln-mkx-throttle-body-stall

10906061 I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER LANE ON THE BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING HOME FROM ASTORIA, QUEENS TO MY HOME IN BROOKLYN. HAVING PASSED THE ATLANTIC AVENUE EXIT AT APPROXIMATELY 3:15 PM AND PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR LOST ACCELERATION
10888737 I WAS ON I 10 HEADED WEST WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I HAD A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME TO CROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER (WHICH WAS VERY SMALL). SO THERE I SAT
10917221 WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND WARNING LIGHT/WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH AND LIMPED TO SIDE OF ROAD

Electrical system failure and no-startELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 complaints2020-02 → 2022-102016-lincoln-mkx-electrical-recall-nostart

11484035 The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact's husband replaced the battery, and the vehicle restarted; however, the failure reoccurred twice
11408346 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING OUT OF A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE STATED "A TRAIN MAINTENANCE NEEDED" WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE
11326497 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V809000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE

Power liftgate closing unexpectedly on occupantsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE4 complaints2017-09 → 2023-042016-lincoln-mkx-liftgate-unexpected-close

11318773 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2016 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LIFTGATE INADVERTENTLY CLOSED TRAPPING HER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED TWICE AND OTHERS WERE ABLE TO ASSIST HER
11279506 WHEN LOADING GROCERIES IN THE TRUNK OF THE SUV, I HAD KEYS IN MY POCKET AND MY 8 YEAR OLD WAS LEANING OVER IN THE TRUNK PUTTING THE BAGS IN THE BACK- HER FEET WERE UNDER NEATH THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THE TRUNK STARTED CLOSING BC I WAS WITHIN RANGE FOR THE HANDLESS ENTRY
11519580 In 2019 the rear liftgate on my 2016 Lincoln MKX would open correctly and then immediately start automatically closing causing whomever was standing at the rear of the vehicle to abruptly jump out of the way of the closing hatch to avoid serious injury

Water pump failure and coolant leak into engine oilENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 complaints2018-04 → 2026-052016-lincoln-mkx-water-pump-coolant-leak

11739238 The internal water pump failed, dumping a half gallon of antifreeze into the engine oil. This caused the engine to suddenly stall and lose all power while driving in the middle of active traffic, creating a severe crash hazard
11089559 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKX. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE RADIATOR AND RESERVOIR CONTAINERS WERE EMPTY
11507461 At this months regular oils change my current mechanic Dahl ford said the water pump was leaking. The estimated repair is $5000

Rear differential and driveline failurePOWER TRAIN4 complaints2018-10 → 2026-062016-lincoln-mkx-rear-differential-failure

11747526 Tuesday June 2, 2026 my car went into the shop. At which time the viscous coupler was replaced for the rear AWD differential. This was a Ford OEM Part that had failed
11634018 The rear differential appears to be an issue on these vehicles. 2021-2022 models/vehicles were recalled for having an issue with the rear differential. Fortunately there was not an accident with my vehicle as I was able to determine that it shouldn’t be driven
11144491 THE SUV PTO OR POWER TRANSFER UNIT OVER HEATS LEAKS GEAR OIL AND BURNS ON EXHURST PIPES. HAVE TO PULL OVER TO BREATHE AND LET COOL DOWN. DEALER SAYS IT IS A SEALED UNIT AND SHOULD NOT LEAK

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
155	2015-10-08	2026-09-08	6	3	SERVICE BRAKES:62; ENGINE:32; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:27; HYDRAULIC:22; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:21

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
19V632000	29/08/2019	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.	If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
20V469000	10/08/2020	SERVICE BRAKES	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.	A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
19V809000	12/11/2019	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.	An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be the end of April 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.
20V414000	17/07/2020	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST	Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.	An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
17V123000	27/02/2017	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."	During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
16V343000	24/05/2016	CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."	An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09.
25V544000	22/08/2025	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.	A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
EA21002	open	Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	2021-09-17	·	·	From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	12	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/lincoln/mkx

@misc{wrenchpro_2016_lincoln_mkx_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Lincoln MKX},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/lincoln/mkx}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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