2011 Lincoln MKX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
193 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Lincoln MKX, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 48/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 82,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2011 sits among all MKX years
What owners report
“Door drivers side ajar latch issue: even when the door is closed the vehicle still says the door is ajar. This has been fixed four times since i have had the car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 MKX
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the brake pedal became stiff while being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 MKX
“Rear camera quits working or it works only upside down. The seatbelts are deteriorating.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 MKX
“Water pump failure 3 times. Internal water pump failed causing engine to overheat dumping coolant into the engine oil. Original water pump replaced 5/16/21. Replacement water pump failed and was replaced 6/19/22. Second Replacement water pump has failed also as of January 1, 2023 resulting in…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 MKX
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 127 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 82,560 miles. Half of those reports fall between 50,000 and 110,235 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER…
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.
Fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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…
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Technical service bulletins
51 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2011 Lincoln MKX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Lincoln MKX reliable?
The 2011 Lincoln MKX drew 193 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 48/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2011 Lincoln MKX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Lincoln MKX are electrical (48 complaints), brakes & stability (30), and other (27).
At what mileage do 2011 Lincoln MKX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Lincoln MKX problems around 82,560 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 50,000 and 110,235 miles.
Does the 2011 Lincoln MKX have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2011 Lincoln MKX. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.