2016 LINCOLN MKX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 LINCOLN MKX has 9 complaints and 17 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the rear differential and brake hose ruptures. Complaints also include intermittent backup camera distortion and unexpected engine power loss with warning messages about overheating.
- Rear differential problems. Owners report rear differential failures requiring replacement. Some note part unavailability and concern over vehicles still on the road with this defect.
- Brake hose rupture. Several complaints describe rear and front brake hose ruptures causing brake fluid loss and brake pedal failure, sometimes without warning lights.
- Backup camera distortion. The backup camera image sometimes turns green and distorted intermittently, impairing rear visibility.
- Engine power loss. One vehicle lost power while driving, displayed a coolant overheating warning, and failed to restart. Diagnosis indicated an air intake valve fracture and abnormal oil consumption.
There are 17 recalls related to the 2016 Lincoln MKX, affecting various systems including brakes, steering, air bags, electrical wiring, child seat anchors, and battery cables. These recalls address safety defects that could result in increased crash risk or injury.
- Rear brake hose rupture. NHTSA recall 25V544000 affects 499,129 vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. The remedy is under development with owner notifications issued. Ford’s recall number is 25S87.
- Electric power steering. Recall 19V632000 affects 116,160 vehicles in specific states. Corrosion of steering gear motor bolts may cause detachment and loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace bolts and apply wax sealant free of charge. Ford’s recall number is 19S26.
- Front brake hose rupture. Recall 20V469000 covers 488,594 vehicles. Front brake hoses may rupture prematurely, causing fluid leaks and longer stopping distances. Ford will replace affected hoses free of charge. Recall number 20S42.
- Power seat wiring. Recall 20V414000 covers 19,299 vehicles with 16-way electric tilt seats. Seat frame edges may damage wire harnesses, risking inadvertent or failed air bag deployment. Dealers install protective tape and inspect wiring. Ford’s recall number is 20S37.
- Child seat tether anchors. Recall 16V343000 affects 5 vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers block child seat tether anchors, increasing injury risk. Dealers replace trim covers free of charge. Ford’s recall number is 16C09.
- Driver air bag inflator. Recall 17V123000 impacts 27,531 vehicles. Driver air bag may not fully inflate or cushion may detach, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers replace air bag modules free of charge. Ford’s recall number is 17C02.
- Battery cable short circuit. Recall 19V809000 affects 54,411 vehicles with 3.7L engines. Battery cable may contact transmission shifter bracket causing a short circuit and fire risk. Dealers install protective shields and sleeves free of charge. Ford’s recall number is 19S41.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall repairs, or ongoing safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those affected should review their legal options concerning persistent vehicle issues or safety hazards.
2016 LINCOLN MKX Summary
2016
Model Year
9
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1205129
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 LINCOLN MKX
499129 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
19299 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
488594 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk: 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.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
116160 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
54411 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
27531 vehicles affected
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."
Risk: 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.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
5 vehicles affected
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."
Risk: An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Complaints
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2121687ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message "Coolant Overheated" was displayed on the digital display screen. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an air intake valve fracture and abnormal engine oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2090479SERVICE BRAKES
Right rear brake line ruptured while driving. I felt the pedal go to the floor, pulled over and got towed home. Upon inspection of the line, I see that it split at the connection of the lies, no one else has inspected it, obviously people could have been killed, and Ford has recalled the same thing for the front lines...
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2088647SERVICE BRAKES
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.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2080621SERVICE BRAKES
Brake hose burst suddenly causing loss of all fluid and pressure. Hose is bent at an acute angle causing unnecessary stress on the hose.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2069077LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
My backup camera will become green and distorted when backing up. This is intermittent and not constant. When this happens I can’t see what is coming
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2069076ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My backup camera will become green and distorted when backing up. This is intermittent and not constant. When this happens I can’t see what is coming
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2052675SUSPENSION
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. However, I’m told by the dealership that there are 155 vehicles waiting for the same repair (a rear differential replacement), and that the part to repair it is unavailable. With this information, I can’t Imagine how many vehicles are still on the road with this problem. There does not appear to be a recall on older models, nor has this issue been reviewed by the mechanics that work for the company. At the very least, this issue should be reviewed during routine maintenance.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2052674STEERING
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. However, I’m told by the dealership that there are 155 vehicles waiting for the same repair (a rear differential replacement), and that the part to repair it is unavailable. With this information, I can’t Imagine how many vehicles are still on the road with this problem. There does not appear to be a recall on older models, nor has this issue been reviewed by the mechanics that work for the company. At the very least, this issue should be reviewed during routine maintenance.
2016 LINCOLN MKX
ID: 2052673POWER TRAIN
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. However, I’m told by the dealership that there are 155 vehicles waiting for the same repair (a rear differential replacement), and that the part to repair it is unavailable. With this information, I can’t Imagine how many vehicles are still on the road with this problem. There does not appear to be a recall on older models, nor has this issue been reviewed by the mechanics that work for the company. At the very least, this issue should be reviewed during routine maintenance.