2011 LINCOLN MKX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 LINCOLN MKX has 7 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems with the Body Control Module causing safety system malfunctions and issues with the rearview camera that either blacks out or displays upside down. There are also reports of deteriorating seatbelts.
Common Issues
- Body Control Module failure. Internal shorts cause safety systems, heating, air conditioning, and tire pressure monitoring to stop working. Replacement parts are often unavailable, and dealerships may refuse repairs citing prior recalls.
- Rearview camera malfunction. The backup camera intermittently blacks out or displays the image upside down, impairing visibility when reversing.
- Seatbelt deterioration. Seatbelts show signs of wear that could affect safety.
There are three recalls involving the 2011 LINCOLN MKX related to the electrical system, liftgate locking functionality, and the Body Control Module. These recalls address issues that affect vehicle safety and require dealer inspection or part replacement.
Recalls
- Body Control Module electrical short (Recall 11V128000). Affected 8,022 vehicles including 2011 LINCOLN MKX with faulty BCMs that may overheat and cause fire risk. Dealers must inspect and replace the BCM if needed free of charge. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Liftgate locking defect (Recall 10V516000). 71 vehicles shipped with improperly configured electronic modules disabling the liftgate lock, preventing locking via interior switches or remote. Dealers update control modules free of charge. Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.
- Body Control Module internal short risk (Recall 10V659000). Includes 14,737 vehicles with BCMs from one supplier prone to internal shorts that could result in unattended vehicle fires. Dealers replace BCMs as needed at no cost. Safety recall started January 11, 2011.
Owners facing multiple repairs or unresolved safety defects with this vehicle may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for protection related to recurring issues and incomplete recall remedies.
2011 LINCOLN MKX Summary
2011
Model Year
7
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
22830
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 LINCOLN MKX
8022 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Risk: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
14737 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Risk: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
71 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MODULE SETTINGS THAT DISABLE THE LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Risk: THE LIFTGATE LOCK MAY BE DISABLED AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK THE LIFTGATE USING INTERIOR LOCK SWITCHES OR REMOTE KEY FOB BUTTONS.
Complaints
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2107374BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rearview camera image failed to display as intended. The contact stated that an unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, and the contact was informed to contact the local dealer for assistance. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN nor the model vehicle was included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2101419UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear camera quits working or it works only upside down. The seatbelts are deteriorating.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2101418SEAT BELTS
Rear camera quits working or it works only upside down. The seatbelts are deteriorating.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2087768VISIBILITY/WIPER
My backup rearview camera blacked out one day. Then it came back upside down. Then one day it went back to a right-side up view. But then it is upside down again. It is EXTREMELY difficult to see anything now when I back up with the view being upside down. I talked to a mechanic and they said they see this issue frequently. There is a recall 25S42 from April 2025 for something similar but it includes a 2015 Lincoln MKC but not the 2011 Lincoln MKX. They need to add the 2011 Lincoln MKX to the recall.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2069063BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Body Control Module has developed an internal short that is causing safety systems not to work. It is also affecting the heating/ air conditioning, tire pressure monitoring system. This was recalled previously but the manufacturer wont do anything about it. I have had the vehicle at 2 separate dealerships who say the same thing, that the part is not available and can't be repaired. I called Ford directly and they are refusing to do anything about it since the old recall was performed but clearly never fixed the issue.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2069062LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Body Control Module has developed an internal short that is causing safety systems not to work. It is also affecting the heating/ air conditioning, tire pressure monitoring system. This was recalled previously but the manufacturer wont do anything about it. I have had the vehicle at 2 separate dealerships who say the same thing, that the part is not available and can't be repaired. I called Ford directly and they are refusing to do anything about it since the old recall was performed but clearly never fixed the issue.
2011 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2069061ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Body Control Module has developed an internal short that is causing safety systems not to work. It is also affecting the heating/ air conditioning, tire pressure monitoring system. This was recalled previously but the manufacturer wont do anything about it. I have had the vehicle at 2 separate dealerships who say the same thing, that the part is not available and can't be repaired. I called Ford directly and they are refusing to do anything about it since the old recall was performed but clearly never fixed the issue.