2011 Lincoln MKX problems
Owners have filed 193 complaints about the 2011 Lincoln MKX with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 21.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 12.4%.
Complaints193
Crashes9
Fires5
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 21.2% · 41
Unknown or other 12.4% · 24
Engine 12.4% · 24
Service brakes 9.3% · 18
Structure 6.7% · 13
Power train 6.2% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.7% · 11
Exterior lighting 3.6% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Lincoln MKX in this data, 2011 draws comparatively few complaints; 2007 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 25 in the last three years against 36 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Passenger door switch defected stays on at the dash can not lock doors when driving and over head lights stay on till I reach a certain speed as well as when I lock doors the alarm goes off for no reason due to it picks up that the driver door is a jar this is a big safety issue as and when you investigate this you will see for yourself this is all happening when the car is parked as well as in motion Electrical system · reported at 130,054 miles
The door ajar sensor is malfunctioning ausing the lights to remain on while driving. This problem has progressively gotten worse to the point the interior lights stay on all the time which is a driving hazard at night. This is a common problem with the ford edge and MKX as it is all over the internet. Ford has a bulletin out however will not cover cost of replacement. Electrical system · reported at 60,000 miles
The driver side door ajar sensor is malfunctioning ausing the lights to remain on while driving. This problem has progressively gotten worse to the point the interior lights stay on all the time which is a driving hazard at night. This is a common problem with the MKX as it is all over the internet. Ford has a bulletin out however will not cover cost of replacement. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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