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2010 Lincoln Mkx
Common Problems

Ranked from 68 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Takata Airbag Recall Delays and Deployment Issues

    40complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall, where driver and/or passenger airbags may deploy improperly or not at all during collisions. Parts remain unavailable for extended periods, leaving occupants at risk.

  2. 2

    Brake Booster Failure with Hissing Noise

    19complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake booster fails intermittently or completely, causing the brake pedal to become stiff and difficult to depress. A hissing sound is often heard during braking, indicating a loss of power-assisted braking.

    $500–$1,300est. brake booster replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Driver's Seat Track Failure and Movement

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The driver's seat track becomes loose or breaks, causing the seat to shift forward during braking or backward during acceleration, creating a safety hazard.

  4. 4

    Engine Overheating and Coolant Issues

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine overheats due to coolant loss, often accompanied by steam from the engine compartment and milky oil, indicating a possible head gasket failure.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Fuel Tank Corrosion and Gas Spillage

    2complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The fuel tank develops corrosion at the seam welds, leading to fuel odor inside the cabin and gasoline leakage during refueling, posing a fire hazard.

    $300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 15V712000

  6. 6

    Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Leaking and Humming Noise

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    PTU leaks dark fluid and emits a humming noise during acceleration, indicating a design flaw that could lead to failure.

  7. 7

    Unintended Acceleration During Braking

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates forward while braking at idle, leading to collisions.

Other years & sources

2016 Lincoln MkxAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.