2016 Lincoln MKX problems
Owners have filed 213 complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKX with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 17.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 15%.
Complaints213
Crashes13
Fires4
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 17.4% · 37
Engine 15.0% · 32
Electrical system 12.7% · 27
Unknown or other 9.9% · 21
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.9% · 19
Fuel/propulsion system 5.6% · 12
Power train 5.2% · 11
Wheels 4.7% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Lincoln MKX in this data, 2016 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2007 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 62 in the last three years against 48 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 12,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My vehicle is very hard to stop . The recall was in August of2025 for my back break hoses, as of today Ford/Lincoln doesn't have the part . This is very Dangerous. I'm financing my vehicle therefore I don't have funds to repair it myself. I'm at risk of crashing and I take my kids to school daily, I'm putting my family life in danger every time I get behind the wheel Please can someone help me keep my family safe Service brakes
Unreasonable amount of time for a manufacturer recall repair. Given the severity of this recall for the front brake flex lines the amount of time from notification to current date with no replacement parts available which is still on going. As seniors we feel that our car is very unsafe to drive as we have been told we may not be able to stop the vehicle without warning. Service brakes · reported at 66,000 miles
Rear brake hose rupture. Have previously experiences rupture in front hose while driving associated with recall.Repaired April 2024. This time I was leaving a grocery store and had similar experience. Was thankfully still parked. Had car towed to dealership. Diagnosed as rear brake hose rupture. No brake light warnings, nothing noted during last oil change. Service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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