2013 Lincoln MKX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
205 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 49/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 92,109 miles.
Below average
Where 2013 sits among all MKX years
What owners report
“Stepped on brake, made noise and pedal went all the way to to the floor and would not stop almost hitting car in front of me.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 MKX
“Drivers side door constantly says door is ajar. Will not allow me to start car with my key fob. Causes alarms to go off while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 MKX
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 125 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 61,800 miles. Half of those reports fall between 35,600 and 93,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft…
Technical service bulletins
63 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2013 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 2013 Lincoln MKX reliable?
The 2013 Lincoln MKX drew 205 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 49/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2013 Lincoln MKX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Lincoln MKX are brakes & stability (66 complaints), electrical (34), and other (24).
At what mileage do 2013 Lincoln MKX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Lincoln MKX problems around 61,800 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 35,600 and 93,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2013 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.